Unit 2 Welcome to the unit & Reading

1. Unit 2 Welcome to the unit & Reading

2. Free Talk Do you like to move to a new place? Why or why not? Why do people move to other places?

3. It is because … The reason is that … I think … is the most important.

4. Which place do you prefer to stay? VS Warm place Cold place

5. VS Your own country Foreign country

6. Town City VS

7. With the development of the global and local economy, population movement has become a new trend in the world.

8. Including the internal migrants, there are close to 1 billion people on the move every year.

9. Discussion • What is the topic of the unit we are studying now? People on the move. 2. What does the phrase ‘on the move’ mean? It means ‘to move to another place’.

10. 3. Can you think of any reasons why people are on the move? to study in a university to work in a company / school to be with their family to live in a nicer environment to move somewhere for a better quality of life

11. Pair work Ask some questions about your partner and try to find as much information as possible about his / her family. If her / his family once moved from another place, try to get the reasons and some relative information.

12. Discussion Have a discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of people moving within China.

13. ● Moving to live in big cities Reasons: for work / study, family moves ... Advantages: lots of entertainment, better quality of life ... Disadvantages: pollution, too crowded, traffic problems, crime ...

14. ● Moving to live in a small town Reasons: old age, have children and start a family ... Advantages: a slower pace of living, safer than a big city, closer community ... Disadvantages: lack of job opportunities, lack of entertainment, ...

15. ● Moving to live in the countryside Reasons: tired of city life, health reasons ... Advantages: quieter, peaceful, beautiful scenery, less pollution, ... Disadvantages: lack of shopping and entertainment facilities, lack of career opportunities, ...

16. Population movement in the USA

17. Nowadays, more and more people move from place to place in USA, and they will never live in the same place for a long time. They change their jobs and living place frequently. Is this common in China?

20. From the title of the article, what do you think the article is about? The article is about people in the USA who have recently left their home town and moved to another place.

21. Careful reading Read the article again and answer these questions.

22. Why is Florida ‘the oldest place’ in the USA? Because it is home to the largest population of people aged 65 and older. This group accounts for over 17 percent of the state’s population.

23. 2. Why is Florida a popular choice for older people? Because the climate there is pleasant and the cost of living is low.

24. 3. What has been done in Florida for older people? More changes have been made to cater to them. For example, ambulances respond faster, and many houses have bathrooms designed for older owners, with things like easy-to-use bathtubs that reduce the risk of slips and falls.

25. 4. What is the percentage of American people who move each year according to a recent survey? 12.5%. 5. Why are young people moving to cities? Because cities are more exciting and have more good jobs.

26. 6. How many people were interviewed for the article? Five people.

27. What are the reasons each person below has for moving? Fill in the table with the correct information from the article.

28. afraid of falling on ice and getting hurt 78 Florida Female to live in a community that understands the needs of older people; to play bingo; to plant his herb garden; to watch seagulls at the beach; to meet friends his age; to get good medical care 68 Male Florida to meet people; to find entertainment; to go to the theatres, museums and big sporting events; to have an exciting life 27 Male a big city Los Angeles to work in a big company; to become a successful accountant 21 Female

29. Free Talk • What do you think will happen to cities if people continue to move there? • 2. What do you think will happen to small towns if all the young people move away?

30. Writing 随着经济的发展，人口的流动已经成为 了世界化的趋势。越来越多的人搬到大 城市去，近来你们班就是否应该到大城 市去生活展开了热烈的讨论，讨论的结 果如下。请写一篇150词左右的短文。

31. 部分同学的观点: 找工作容易; 交通便利; 有公园、饭店等休闲场所; … 其他同学的观点: 生活消费高; 人口多, 拥挤; 空气污染、居住环境差; … 你的观点: …….

32. One possible version With the development of economy, population movement has become a new trend in the world. More and more people are moving to big cities. Recently, our class had a heated discussion about whether we should live in a big city. The opinions are divided. Some of my classmates are in favour of living in a big city. Firstly, there are more career opportunities in big cities which they

33. think are very important to their future development. Because big companies usually have their headquarters located in big cities. Secondly, they think living in a big city is very comfortable. For one thing, it is convenient to take a bus or a taxi. On top of these, cities have parks, restaurants and other entertainment places where they can seek excitement. But small towns have none of these.

34. However, some other students hold a different opinion. They think the expenses of living are high in big cities. Furthermore, big cities are very crowded with too many people. The air is polluted which contributes to the poor living environment. As far as I’m concerned, every coin has two sides. But no matter where we live, we should work hard, protect our natural environment and save energy. Let’s fill the world with love.