陈媛5月工作室公开课学案

Book 4 Module 2 Traffic Jam

Reading& vocabulary

Getting Around in Beijing

Learning objectives:

1.Learn about the means of transport in Beijing and how to avoid getting stuck in traffic jam by choosing the most suitable vehicle when getting around Beijing.

2. Grasp the important words, phrases and sentence structures.

I Lead in: Vocabulary(by using some pictures)

Which means of transport do you prefer to get around in Chengdu? Why?

II Vocabulary

Match the words in the box with their meanings on P13. 3.

III Pre-reading

1. Predict the theme(主题) of the passage by reading the title and subtitles.

A. Where do we get around in Beijing?

B. How do we get around in Beijing?

C. Why do we get around in Beijing?

2. Can you infer(推断)who might find this information useful?

A. Researchers  B. Experts  C. Tourists

IV Fast reading--read the text fast and answer the questions:

1. How easy is it to find a taxi in Beijing?

2. What's the problem with buses?

3. Which is the best bus for tourists?

4. How many people can get in a minibus?

5. What are the advantages of the underground?

6. What can you visit in a pedicab?

V Careful reading—read the text carefully and fill in the chart.

Means of transport in Beijing

Advantages

Disadvantages

Taxis

Buses& trolleybuses

Minibuses

Underground

pedicabs

VI Post reading--fill in the blanks(individually)

You can use different means of transport to get around in Beijing. Simply raise you hand, and a taxi appears _________. You should check the cab has a business ______, and __________ you ask for a ______. There are 20,000 buses and trolleybuses in Beijing, but they can get very crowded during the __________. There is also a night bus service, ________ by buses with a number in the 200s. _________ in which you can always have a seat run regular services and follow the same route as the public buses. Underground trains are fast and ______, but rush hours can be terrible. If you want to go to the narrow alleys of old Beijing, ________ are worth using.

VII Group work- Discussion&Writing&Present

1.Suppose your foreign friend Nancy is traveling in Chengdu, how to help her avoid getting stuck in traffic jam by choosing the most suitable vehicle when getting around Chengdu. Discuss and share your advice in groups .

2. Write some advice for Nancy individually.

提示：第一天：武侯祠(Temple of Marquis)、杜甫草堂(Du Fu Thatched Cottage)了解四川的文化历史。（what to do/how to get there）

     第二天：宽窄巷子(Broad and Narrow Alley)、锦里(Jinli)感受一下成都的地方风俗，品尝美食。（what to do/how to get there）

     第三天：市区逛逛春熙路(Chunxi Road)购物。(what to do/how to get there)

     第四天：都江堰(Dujiangyan Irrigation System)了解四川历史，传承工匠精神(spirit of craftsman)。(what to do/how to get there )

     第五天：青城山(Mount Qingcheng)领略四川的宗教文化。(what to do/how to get there)

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VIII Assignment& Reflect

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