Module 2 Traffic Jam Introduction & Reading and Vocabulary（）,Learning aims 1. Get information about means of transport(交通方式). 2. Develop students reading ability. 3. Raise environment awareness(意识)and a sense of social virtue(道德).,Introduction: Questions?,1.Have you ever been stuck in a traffic jam? 2.If you havent met a traffic jam, can you imagine what will happen in it?,Leading-in,means of transport,bike,bus,ship,helicopter,motorbike,taxi,train,Which means of transport can you use to get around your town？,underground/subway,double-decker bus,air-conditioned bus,minibus,trolleybus,pedicab,If you have a chance to travel on holiday, where do you want to go?,Question,Getting Around in Beijing,travel 旅行,The Forbidden City,The White Pagoda (in Beihai Park),Suggestions :Looking at the heading（小标题） of each paragraph is a good way to get a general idea.,Read the passage quickly and answer the question: How many transports are mentioned in the text? What are they?,Fast reading,taxis,buses and trolleybuses,pedicabs,minibuses,underground,Getting Around in Beijing,Read and fill in the blanks. Taxis are on the streets 24 hours a day. Simply raise your hand, and a taxi appears _. They are usually red, and they _ the price per kilometre on the window. You _ check the cab has a business _, and _ you ask for a _.,in no time,display,should,permit,make sure,receipt,Part 1 Taxis,Careful reading,air-conditioned bus,bus,trolleybus,double-decker,Part 2 Buses and trolleybuses,1. True or False (1)Its a good idea to avoid public transport during the rush hour. (2)The fares of air-conditioned buses are one yuan.,T,more than one yuan,F,2.Questions,(1)Which bus cant be found within the city centre? A. No.2 bus. B. No.68 bus. C. No.106 bus. (2)Whats the problem with buses? Theyre often very crowded during the rush hour.,3.Choose the best meaning of the underlined word. Bus No.103 offers an impressive route. A.按压 B.给人印象深刻的 C.印象 D.感人的,Youll have a good view of the rapidly changing city.,好好观赏,4. Replacement （替换）: Which sentence of Part 2 can be replaced by the following one?,Youll enjoy the beauty of the city which is changing rapidly.,with seats for 12 passengers,get a seat even in rush hours,rush hours can be terrible,fast and convenient,open from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm,Find out the features（特点） of minibuses and underground.,Parts 3、4 Minibuses and underground,minibuses underground,Listen to Part 5 and choose the best answers.,1.Which transport can you take if you want to explore the narrow alleys of old Beijing? A. Buses B. Underground C. Pedicabs D. Minibuses 2.Before you begin your journey by pedicabs, you should_. A. stay at the station B. make sure you know the price C. buy a ticket D. ask for a receipt,Discuss what we have learned this class and fill in the chart.,Discussion,24 hours on the streets / convenient/easy to find,expensive,cheap,crowded,regular/always get a seat,only in some areas,fast & convenient,terrible in rush hours,tourists like /worth using,expensive,Advantages,Disadvantages,Imagine one of you is traveling in Beijing, the others in your group are drivers such as a taxi driver, a bus driver and so on. Work in groups, and make a dialogue about advising the traveler to use your transport by telling the advantages and disadvantages.,Group work,26,You may begin with Traveler: Excuse me. Which means of transport can I use to get around in Beijing? Taxi driver : Bus driver : Minibus driver : ,Its our duty to live a low-carbon life!,Thinking How can we live a low-carbon life?,Homework,Make a travel plan for the May Day and list what means of transport you would like to choose.,A thousand-li journey is started by taking the first step. 千里之行，始于足下。,