高 三 英 语Module 10 Unit 2People on the move

Reading

Population mobility in the USA

授课教师：黄 长 泰

USAUSA

Where is Florida located?

The picture is about a very common phenomenon in USA. 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 places frequently.

Is this common in China?

Go through the passage as quickly as possible and try to find answers to the three questions in part A on Page18 .

Answers: 1. The movement of people in the USA.2. American Living.3. People over 60 years and young adults.

According to the subtitles, what do

you think they are about?

Aging in the sun

Bright lights, big city

Becoming old in a warm place where the sun is shining

A bright and colorful life in a big city

Read the passage a second time and complete Parts C1 and C2 on page 20.

1.From the Midwest and the Northeast.2.2. Florida.3. It is home to the largest population of people aged 65 and older. This group accounts for nearly 18 percent of the state’s population.4. Ambulance response time has been decreased and many houses have bathrooms designed for elderly homeowners with things like walk-in bathtubs that reduce the risk of slips and falls.

5. 17%

6. Cities are more exciting and have more

job opportunities.

7. He thinks that cities are more exciting and

he can meet young people like himself and

go to theatres, museums and big sporting

events for the entertainment.

8. Five people.

Name Age Sex Move to Reason

David

68Male

Florida

The community understands the needs of older people; to play bingo; to plant his herb garden; to watch seagulls at the beach; to meet friends of his own age; to get good medical care

Name Age Sex Move to Reason

Angela 21Femal

eLos

Angeles

To advance her career in a big company to become a top accountant.

Name Age Sex Move to Reason

Daniel 27 MaleA big city

Enda 78 Female Florida

To meet people; to find entertainment; to go to the theatre; to have an exciting life Afraid of falling on ice and getting hurt

1. What is the topic of the article? A. The population of people in the USA. B. The life people in the USA. C. The beautiful scenery of USA. D. The movement of people in the USA.

D

2. Why are young people in the USA moving to cities? A. Cities are more exciting and have more job opportunities. B. Cities are more beautiful than country. C. Young people don’t like country life. D. There are no job opportunities in the country.

A

3. Which of the following is NOT the reason for many people spending their later years in Florida? A. wanting better health care. B. looking for communities of older people. C. they like the climate there. D. they can get lot of money from the government.

D

4. What two groups are discussed in the article? A. people over 60 years old and young adults. B. children and their parents C. old people and their relatives D. young people who want jobs and old people.

A

5. With the number of older Americans moving to Florida, many changes are made to cater to them. Which of the following is not the change? A. ambulance response time has decreased B. many houses have bathrooms designed for elderly homeowners C. the communities that understands the needs of people. D. big houses with lower price. D

6. How many people are quoted in

the article?

A. Three B. Four

C. Five D. Six

B

Go through the text quickly and pay attention to the meaning and usage of some words. Then finish the following vocabulary exercise. Part D and Part E.

1 d 2 a 3 g 4 e

5 b 6 f 7 C8 h

E (1) accountant (2) career (3) rent (4) edition (5) boom

(6) opportunities(7) elderly (8) trend(9) seasonal (10) adaptations