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Unit 1 The Changing World
Section B 1a-1f
Learning Objectives
At the end of the class, we will be able to:
understand the main idea and details of the passage about the Mombasa–Nairobi railway;
use key words and sentences to describe the changes brought by the railway;
analyze how the railway improves people’s lives and transport;
understand the importance of cooperation between different countries.
Starting Station (Lead-in)
1. What color is the train
2. Where does the train travel
It’s red and white.
From Mombasa to Nairobi.
1. What do you think the text may talk about
Maybe it’s about a fast railway.
Maybe it’s about a fast train.
The Express Way (Fast Reading)
The Express Way (Fast Reading)
2. What type of writing is the text
A. Narrative writing.
B. Expository writing.
C. Argumentative writing.
D. Practical writing.
It provides facts and real people's comments about a specific event.
The Express Way (Fast Reading)
Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Comments from local people
The fast new railway
The introduction of the old railway
The two countries working together
Careful Reading: Detailed Stations
We will stop the train at four specific stations for a detailed observation.
The History Station (Para 1-2)
The History Station hides some important numbers. Let’s find them!
about 4 10 480 1901 2017 over 2 million
1. _______: the year the new railway was opened
2. _______: the year the old railway line was built
3.____________ : the number of people who use
the new train every year
4. _______: the length of the Mombasa-Nairobi
railway in kilometres
5. _______: the hours it used to take to reach
Nairobi from Mombasa by train
6.________ :the hours it takes to reach Nairobi
from Mombasa now by train
2017
1901
over 2 million
480
10
about 4
Numbers can tell the stories.
History
Popularity
faster
improve people’s life
importance
The History Station (Para 1-2)
1. What was the problem with the old railway
Before then, the only transport links between Mombasa, Kenya’s main port, and Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, were rough roads and an old railway line built in 1901.
the only transport links
were rough roads and an old railway
line built in 1901
an old railway line built in 1901
=an old railway line that/ which was built in 1901
e.g. The library has many storybooks (that were) written for middle school students.
The old roads were rough and the trains were slow.
However, the new railway, built with China’s help, has already cut the travel time between Mombasa and Nairobi to about four hours for passengers.
the new railway
has already cut
the travel time
the new railway, built with China’s help
=the new railway, which was built in 1901
e.g. The reading club, (which was) started last semester, has helped many students love reading.
2. Who helped build the new railway
China.
The People Station (Para 3)
We’ve arrived at The People Station. Wow! There are a lot of people.
Who is talking
The People Station (Para 3)
"I am happy because my people have become rich." (________)
"The train is cheap and helps me make deals easily." (________)
"I can sell fresher food to people now." (________)
Local people have benefited a lot from the new railway.
The railway makes life____________________.
better/ easier/ more convenient
A
A
B
C
B
C
Does the railway only bring good things Why or why not
Critical Thinking
It makes travel faster.
It helps business grow.
It is more convenient for people to live.
Building railways may cost a lot of money.
It may affect animals or nature.
Some places may become noisy.
Development is important, but protecting people and nature is important, too.
The Cargo Station (Para 3)
2. Why is it important to make food transport easier
Convenient transport
Fresh food
Better life
1. What is the change in food transport
Stop 4: The Friendship Station (Para 4)
1. What does “on the fast track” mean
The train runs fast.
Kenya's development/people's life is improving quickly.
Why
Stop 4: The Friendship Station (Para 4)
2. Why is the railway a sign of “working together”
Because it runs faster now and saves a lot of travel time.
Because China and Kenya built it together to help people.
Because it makes food fresher and improves daily life.
Because more people can travel easily and quickly than before.
Working together
Shared benefits
Better world
The Destination: Group Work
Requirements
1. Before vs Now Comparison Use simple words or short sentences with arrows to show changes.
2. People and Benefits Write at least two groups of people and their benefits.
3. One Key Sentence Write one complete concluding sentence.
4. Display Design Simple and beautiful layout with difficulty reduction.
You are invited to design a poster for an international exhibition: “Railway Changes the World”.
The Destination: Group Work
Checklist
Contents 1. Include "Before vs Now" comparison with simple words and arrows.
2. Cover at least 2 groups of people and their benefits.
3. Have one complete key concluding sentence.
Language 1. Use simple words or short sentences.
2. Have few spelling and grammar mistakes.
Design 1. Draw simple icons (train / food / money as required).
2. Use different colors to distinguish "Before" and "Now“.
From Kenya to the World
The railway changed Kenya.
1. Have you seen or heard of any similar changes in the world over the last several years Where was it and what happened
Yes, the China-Laos Railway (中老铁路). It connects Kunming to Vientiane. It has helped Laos become a land-linked country instead of a land-locked one. It brings tourists and trade.
I heard about the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (雅万高铁) in Indonesia. It was also built with Chinese help. It makes travel between the two cities much faster.
From Kenya to the World
2. In what other ways can China work together with other countries to build a better world
Summary
Paragraph 1 introduction The new train line was________ in 2017.
old railway
Paragraph 2 new railway
Paragraph 3 comments from locals government worker:
businessman:
supermarket manager:
Paragraph 4 conclusion
opened
It was built in 1901; travel took 10 hours.
Travel time was cut to about 4 hours; over 2 million people use it yearly.
People have become rich.
Convenient, cheap, good for business deals.
Countries can work together to build a better world.
Food transport easier,
more fresh food.
Let’s look back and see: How did the railway change people’s lives
What’s the benefits of “Belt and Road”
Policy coordination
Infrastructure connectivity
Unimpeded trade
Financial integration
Belt and Road
Win-win cooperation
Bring benefits to the world.
Bring benefits to the people.
The Future Station
Self-assessment
How well can you do these things Very well OK Needs work
1. I have understood the main idea and details of the passage about the Mombasa–Nairobi railway. 2. I can use key words and sentences to describe the changes brought by the railway. 3. I can analyze how the railway improves people’s lives and transport. 4. I have understood the importance of cooperation between different countries.
Must do:
Retell the changes brought by the Mombasa–Nairobi railway in your own words.
Choose to do:
Interview your parents or classmates: “How has modern transport changed our lives ” Write down at least 3 ideas.
Homework
Language points
1. As a result, people now have more fresh food to eat.
结果，人们现在能吃上更多新鲜食物了。
as a result ：结果、因此
as a result of 由于……的结果（介词短语，后接原因）
result in 导致，造成（结果）
result from 由……引起，起因于（后接原因）
例
讲
句
1. As a result of the heavy rain, the match was cancelled. 由于大雨，比赛被取消了。2. Hard work can result in success. 努力工作能带来成功。
3.Success results from careful planning and effort. 成功源于周密的计划和努力。
Language points
2. Before then, the only transport links between Mombasa and Nairobi were rough roads and an old railway line.
在那之前，蒙巴萨和内罗毕之间唯一的交通连接是崎岖的公路和一条旧铁路线。
例
讲
句
transport v.运输，运送；n. 交通运输，运输工具
public transport 公共交通
transport...from...to... 把……从……运到……
transportation (n.) 运输，交通（美式常用，与transport同义）
Trucks transport fresh vegetables from farms to supermarkets.
卡车把新鲜蔬菜从农场运到超市。
The railway has also made the transport of food easier.
这条铁路还让食品运输变得更加容易。
Language points
3. I am able to get to places on time and make business deals with ease.
我能准时到达各地，轻松地达成商业交易。
deal n.交易，协议 ；v. 处理，应对
deal with 处理，应对
a great deal of 大量的（接不可数名词）
make a deal 达成协议/做交易
例
讲
句
1. We need to deal with this problem immediately. 我们需要马上处理这个问题。
2. The project requires a great deal of time and effort.
这个项目需要大量的时间和精力。
3. The two companies made a deal to share technology.
这两家公司达成了技术共享的协议。
Language points
4.It is very convenient and doesn’t cost much money.
它非常方便，而且花费不多。
例
讲
句
convenient adj.方便的，便利的
convenience (n.) 方便，便利。at your convenience 在你方便的时候
inconvenient (adj.) 不方便的
1. The supermarket is open 24 hours for the convenience of customers.
这家超市24小时营业，方便顾客。
2. The bus schedule is really inconvenient for night workers.
这个公交时刻表对夜班工人来说很不方便。
3. You can pay the bill at your convenience. 你可以在方便的时候付款。
Language points
5. Local Kenyans have benefited a lot from the new railway.
当地的肯尼亚人从这条新铁路中受益良多。
例
讲
句
benefit v.使受益；获益；n.好处，利益
benefit from 从……中获益
beneficial (adj.) 有益的，有利的
反义词：harm (v./n.) 伤害
1. We can all benefit from regular exercise. 我们都能从经常锻炼中获益。
2. Fresh food is beneficial to our health. 新鲜食物对我们的健康有益。
3. Smoking will benefit no one; it only harms your body.
吸烟对谁都没好处，只会伤害你的身体。

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