Module 2 Traffic JamIntroduction Listening and SpeakingPeriod 1Brainstorm How many means of transport do you know? Please work with your partner, and write down as many as you can.coachIts a bus used for long distances.It is connected to electric wires.trolleybus/tramair-conditioned busa bus with air-conditionersminibusa large van fitted with seats so that between 6 and 12 people can travel in itdouble-decker busa bus which has two floorsPedicaba small 3-wheeled bicycle like passenger vehicleReviewbike truckboat taxibus motorbike minibus double-decker bus coach pedicabhelicopter trolleybus/tram underground/subway Match each verb in the box with the means of transportcatch drive get on get off get in get out of miss ride take 1 bus: _ _ _ _ _ _2 train: _ _ _ _ _ _3 taxi: _ _ _ _4 bicycle: _ _ _catchdriveget on get offmisstakecatchdrive get on get offmisstakedrive get in get out oftakeget on get offride Listening Have you ever been stuck in a traffic jam? If not, can you imagine what will happen in it?Listen to people of Beijing speaking about traffic problems in the city. aSpeaker dSpeakbSpeaker eSpeaker cSpeaker Listen to the tape, then fill in the blanks. n nSpeaker 1On my way _ a few days ago, I got _ again in the traffic. While I was waiting, I saw a group of _ drivers in front of me getting out of their cars. They seemed to know each other. They had _ and one of them carried a thermos flask and poured out some hot water to _. It was quite _! But even after the tea party was over, the traffic was still _ and we still couldnt move.homestucktaxicoffee cupsmake teafunnyjammedSpeaker 2 Try to retell his experiencen n a few weeks ago,.n n at 5:30 pmn n at 2:30 pmn n at 5:00 pmn nSo.Speaker 3nWhat annoyed the speaker?nHow long does it take to get through it?nWhat is the cause of traffic jams, in the opinion of speaker 3?There will be a traffic jam as I get near the west fourth ring road every day.It takes at least 15 or 20 minutesIt caused by people disobeying traffic rules.Speaker 4 True or FalsenBeijing traffic seems to have improved recently.nThe causes is a huge increase in new car owners and new drivers.nThe speaker thinks that we should make some rules to solve traffic jam.nThese days I only go out in my car at night after 8 pm.been worselimit the number of cars, build more underground lines and more roads in the sky.Speaker 5n nSpeaker 5_ a) had an accident near the Summer Palace b) drove on the wrong side of the road c) got stuck in a traffic jamn nSpeaker 5 is surprised at _a) There are too many cars on the road.b) Some drivers beak the rule.c) The traffic was jam, and it happened again.Good phrases and expressionsn nKeep cool.n nIts enough to drive you mad.n nThere was no way I was going to catch the plane.n nPedicabs are worth using if you want to explore old Beijing.n nI got stuck in the traffic.n nThe traffic was still jammed.SpeakingWhat kind of problems does the traffic jam cause? (environment, people, resources)As we know, Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is coming. And how to solve the traffic jam in Beijing attracts peoples attention. Do you have any good solutions? Here are some expressions you can useThey/ We should / shouldntThey/ We could/ shouldWhy not?/ Why dont you.?Example:-Taxis are very expensive. - Why not use public transport?Team work同学们同学们来学校和回家的路上要注意安全来学校和回家的路上要注意安全同学们同学们来学校和回家的路上要注意安全来学校和回家的路上要注意安全