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Unit 5 Here and Now
Section B 1a-1d
Learning objectives
In this lesson you will be able to:
find out what people are doing at the same moment in
different time zones;
2. read and find out some details about the article;
3. talk about the city you like to visit the most and be
a vlogger to introduce your city to others.
Time difference(时差) is because of the earth rotation (地球自转). And the world is divided into 24 different time zones(时区).
Why the time is different in each city at the same moment in time
zone /z n/
n. 地区；地带；区域
time zone 时区
Time is ___________ from places to places at the same moment.
different
What time is it in Chongqing
It’s 8 p.m./ It’s eight o’clock in the evening.
What are they doing
They are having a class.
What time is it in Chongqing
It’s 8 p.m./ It’s eight o’clock in the evening.
What are they doing
They are getting home from work.
Chongqing
evening / night / p.m.
What time is it in Chongqing
It’s 8 p.m./ It’s eight o’clock in the evening.
What are they doing
They are having a class.
What time is it in Nairobi
It’s 3 p.m./ It’s three o’clock in the afternoon.
What are they doing
They are looking at the giraffe in the zoo.
Nairobi
afternoon / p.m.
What time is it in Chongqing
It’s 8 p.m./ It’s eight o’clock in the evening.
What are they doing
They are having a class.
What time is it in New York
It’s 7 a.m./ It’s seven o’clock in the morning.
What is he doing
He is having breakfast.
New York
morning / a.m.
Let’s know more about these cities.
Prediction
1. What kind of article is it
3. What cities does it mention
It’s a video script.
Chongqing, Nairobi, New York
2. What is the video script
about
A. Life in different cities.
B. Interesting places to visit.
C. People around the world.
4. What can you see in each picture
Prediction
4. What can you see in each picture
Beautiful river.（Jialing river.）
Bridge and bight lights.
Colourful boats.
High buildings.
High mountains.
Lights ___________ brightly across the city.
Colourful boats _________ slowly down the river.
are shining
are moving
shine / a n/
v. 发光；照耀
bright /bra t/
adj. 鲜艳的；明亮的
brightly / a n/
adv. 明亮地
colourful
/ k l f( )l /
adj. 色彩鲜艳的
slowly / sl li/
adv. 缓慢地
Prediction
4. What can you see in each picture
A giraffe.
Buildings.
Grassland.
A giraffe ___________on the grassland.
People live _________ with animals.
is wandering
side by side
side /sa d/
n. 边；侧
side by side并排；并肩地
Prediction
4. What can you see in each picture
Busy street.
Bright yellow taxis.
High buildings./ Many shops.
People ___________ to work.
They are ___________.
are rushing
rush /r /
v. 冲；奔
in a hurry
hurry / h ri/
v. 匆忙；急忙
in a hurry匆忙
Fast reading
Read the video script and add the times from 1a into the text.
8 p.m.
3 p.m.
7 a.m.
8:00 p.m. Chongqing, China
3:00 p.m. Nairobi, Kenya
7:00 a.m. New York, USA
happen / h p n/
v. 发生
around the world
世界各地
Careful reading
Read the first video script: What are people in Chongqing doing
Activities
View
Food
Lights:
Colourful boats:
8 p.m.
Careful reading
Activities
Read the first video script: What are people in Chongqing doing
rushing to get home from work
enjoying the city at night
eating delicious food
View
Lights:
Colourful boats:
Food
eating Chongqing hot pot and noodles
shining brightly
moving slowly down the river.
8:00 p.m. Chongqing, China
Thinking
What do you like about life in Chongqing
I love living in Chongqing. Many people in Chongqing are relaxed. The food here is super delicious. What’s more, Chongqing looks amazing at night. The lights on the tall buildings light up the city. This city full of energy makes me feel happy every day!
Careful reading
Read the second video script: What are people in Nairobi doing
Many people
Some people
Many others
3 p.m.
Careful reading
3:00 p.m. Nairobi, Kenya
Many people
Some people
Many others
Read the second video script: What are people in Nairobi doing
are working hard in their office.
are shopping for gifts, such as paintings and bags, in the markets.
are walking in the parks and looking at elephants and giraffes.
Careful reading
2. Where can people in Nairobi see big animals like elephants and giraffes
In the parks.
Nairobi National Park
1. What is so special about life in Nairobi
People live side by side with many wonderful animals, like seeing elephants and giraffes in parks.
Thinking
Do you like Nairobi National Park Why
Yes, I do.
Because it is a place full of rich biodiversity, where various wild animals and plants live, offering a wonderful opportunity to get close to nature.
Also, its beautiful natural scenery is very charming.
Humans live side by side with nature in harmony
Careful reading
Read the third video script: What are people in New York doing
Many people
Bright yellow taxis
Some people
Others
7 a.m.
Careful reading
What are people in New York doing
are rushing to the subway to go to work.
Many people
Bright yellow taxis
Some people
Others
7:00 a.m. New York, USA
are picking up and dropping off passengers.
are jogging, walking, and riding bikes in Central Park.
are drinking coffee and eating breakfast in coffee shops.
Thinking
Why does the author write about the bright yellow taxis in New York
The writer talks about yellow taxis in New York because:
They're famous - Yellow taxis are a special symbol of NYC (like pandas for Chengdu!).
They show busy life - Taxis picking up/dropping off people help us imagine the fast city movement.
Different from:
Chongqing’s night boats (relaxing)
Nairobi’s animal parks (wild)
3.They make the article vivid- Words like "bright yellow" make the story more fun and colorful.
Let’s enjoy the busy life in New York.
Careful reading
1d People from the places in 1a are saying the sentences below. Write the names of the places.
1. “Look at that giraffe! It’s drinking water.” ________
2. “Our family are taking part in a boat tour right now. We can
see the city well from here!” _________
3. “I’m jogging with my dog. The air is clean, and the morning
sunshine is great.” _________
4. “We’re shopping because I want to buy some gifts for my
friends.” _________
5. “I’m driving to work today, but it’s taking a long time
because it’s rush hour.” _________
Nairobi
Chongqing
New York
Nairobi
New York
Further thinking
1. What kind of life do you think people in each city have
Chongqing – Nightlife & food culture
People are enjoying night views, eating hot pot, and taking boat tours.
Nairobi – Mix of work and nature
Some people are working, some are shopping in markets and watching animals in parks.
New York – Fast-paced routines
Some are rushing to work (subways/taxis), some are relaxing in parks.
Further thinking
2. Do you think people in these three places have something in common
Yes, people in these three places have something in common.
Firstly, they all lead busy lives.
In Chongqing, some are rushing home from work.
In Nairobi many are working hard in offices.
In New York, folks are dashing to the subway for work.
Secondly, they all seek to enjoy life.
savoring delicious food like Chongqing hot – pot
shopping for gifts in Nairobi's markets
having coffee and breakfast in New York coffee shops
They are all engaging in activities to enhance their quality of life.
Further thinking
3. Which city would you like to visit the most Give your reasons.
I’d like to visit…the most because… I like the… there. In …, I can…
… is too… for me.
… is … but I prefer…
So I think …would be the most fun.
Group work
Work in group of 3 and try to be a travel vlogger!
Hey everyone! It’s…here in ...
Right now, some people are [动词+ing]. Others are …
Look! They’re ...
What do you think about …
Now, you’ll become travel vloggers! Each group has three cities to introduce.
Group work
Work in group of 3 and try to be a travel vlogger!
Hi guys! It’s 8 a.m. here in New York! The city is waking up!
Right now, people are rushing to the subway—it’s so crowded! Look! A man in a suit is drinking coffee and running!
Over in Central Park, some friends are jogging with their dogs. The morning sunshine is perfect!
What’s your favorite morning activity Tell me in the comments!
Remember: New York never sleeps! Bye!
Video script sample
Checklist
Checklist Clear theme
Complete content
Correct language
Connected structure
Good Pronunciation
Nice Performance
Suggestion
Though we live in different time zones, our shared love for food, nature, and connection makes the world feel like one big family.
Cities like Nairobi remind us that even in busy lives, we can still walk alongside wild animals—if we choose to protect them.
New York teaches us to run after dreams.
Chongqing teaches us to savor moments.
Nairobi teaches us to breathe with nature. There’s no ‘right’ way to live—only what makes us happy.
Homework
Must-do必做
Review all the new words and phrases from the passage.
Retell the passage according to the mind map.
Choose-to-do选做
Pick up one city and introduce it by using the present continuous tense.
Make the video according to your video script.
Language points
Language points
It’s __________ in Chongqing, China. Some people are rushing to get home from work. But others are not in a hurry! They’re enjoying the city at night. Lights are shining brightly across the city, and colourful boats are moving slowly down the river. People are eating delicious food, such as Chongqing hot pot and noodles.
8 p.m.
Some… others… 一些…另一些…
rush to do sth. 急于做…
get home from work 下班回家
shining brightly 明亮地照耀
in a hurry 匆忙
沿着…向下
例如
Language points
In Nairobi, Kenya, it’s ________. Many people are working hard in their offices. Some people are shopping for gifts, such as paintings and bags, in the markets. Many others are walking in the parks and looking at elephants and giraffes. In this city, people live side by side with many wonderful animals!
3 p.m.
work hard 努力工作
many others 许多其他人
look at = have a look at 看
side by side 并排；一起
Language points
It’s _________ in New York, USA. It’s early, but the city is getting busy! Many people are rushing to the subway. They’re going to work. Bright yellow taxis are picking up and dropping off passengers. Some people are jogging, walking, and riding bikes in Central Park. Others are drinking coffee and eating breakfast in coffee shops.
7 a.m.
get busy 变得繁忙
go to work 去工作
pick up 开车接人；搭载
drop off 开车把人送到某处
骑自行车
Language points
1. What is happening in different time zones around the world right now
We hope more people around the world will pay attention to environmental problems.
我们希望全世界有更多的人关注环境问题。
介词短语，相当于all over the world。
around the world 世界各地
Point
Language points
2. Some people are rushing to get home from work.
rush to do sth. 匆忙去做某事
Point
Every morning, I rush to catch the school bus.
When the bell rings, we rush to enter the classroom.
get home from work 下班回家
Point
拓展 rush into 冲进… rush out of 冲出…
in a rush 仓促；匆忙 at rush hour 交通高峰期
Language points
3. But others are not in a hurry!
in a hurry 匆忙
Point
Why are you in a hurry to buy a new bike
你为什么急着买新自行车呢？
I’m in no hurry to get back home.
我不急着回家。
拓展 in a hurry to do sth. 急于做某事
in no hurry (to do sth.) 不着急（做某事）
Language points
4. Lights are shining across the city, and colourful boats are
moving slowly down the river.
across作介词还有“在......另一边；在......的对面”的意思。
The news spread quickly across the town.
across有介词和副词两种词性，在这句话中，across作介词，意思是“在......各处；遍及”，即“灯光照亮了整座城市”。
The library is just across the road.
Language points
5. In this city, people live side by side with many wonderful
animals.
We walked along the beach, side by side.
side by side的意思是“并排；并肩；一个挨着一个；紧密相连”。在这句话里指人和动物紧密相邻地生活在一起，没有距离间隔
We planted the trees side by side in the garden.
rush to do sth. 匆忙去做某事
Point
Language points
6. Bright yellow taxis are picking up and dropping off
passengers.
pick up 接（某人）
Point
Every afternoon, my dad picks me up from school.
After the party, my friend’s dad dropped us off at our homes.
drop off（用汽车）捎带......（至某地）
Point
Exercises
Exercises
1. The teacher speaks ______ (slow) and carefully so that we can understand her better.
2. The moon shines _______ (bright).
3. Jack rushed _______ (help) his classmate.
一. 用所给词的适当形式填空。
to help
brightly
slowly
Exercises
二.选出合适的选项。
【 】1. It's 8 o'clock in the evening and people are ____ home from work.
A. rush B. rushed C. rushing D. to rush
【 】2. What time is it ____ New York
A. on B. at C. in D. by
C
【 】3. She is always ____. She never has time to have breakfast.
A. in a hurry B. in hurry C. on hurry D. at hurry
A
C
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