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1、Unit 4Public transport牛津高中英语第七模块牛津高中英语第七模块ReadingThe first underground in the world London is an important economic center in the world.When talking about London,what will come into your mind?Lead-inSome Scenery Spots in BritainBig BenLondon TowerBuckingham PalaceThe City of Fog贝克汉姆贝克汉姆女皇陛下女皇陛下J.K罗琳
2、罗琳莎士比亚莎士比亚双层公交车双层公交车泰晤士河泰晤士河伦敦地铁伦敦地铁1.When was the first underground system opened?In 1863.2.What did Charles Holden do?Read the brochure quickly and answer these questionsHe designed the most famous of the news stations constructed between 1918 and 1938.3.Why was the Victoria Line important?It was
3、important because it linked with other lines at almost every station,helping make the system more user-friendly.Reading strategy:reading a tourist brochure Key facts of a tourist brochure1.the history of its development2.important people who influenced or changed the development3.Interesting facts4.
4、Persuasive and interesting language1.Why was the underground system developedin London?Most railway tracks did not go into the London city centre,so buses,trams,cabs and carriages were required.The number of Vehicles on the road caused unbelievable traffic jams.So the underground system was developp
5、ed in London.C1 2.What was the London Underground like in 1863?The tunnels were just beneath the surface of the ground.The carriages did not have windows and were pulled by steam engines through narrow tunnels.3.What did Charles Yerkes do to improve the underground system?He obtained ownership of ma
6、ny different lines and set up the Underground Electric Railways Company of London.4.What unusual uses did the tube have during World War II?It was used as 1.a bomb shelter 2.an airplane factory,3.a center for directing the defence against air attracks 4.meeting rooms for the government administratio
7、n.5.What happened to the London Underground after World War?After World War II,the underground system was enlarged and More lines were added because more people traveled on the underground.6.What does it mean when the brochure says that the underground system is user-friendly?It means it is very con
8、venient for passengers to go to different places in the city from any station.Timeevent1854186318681884An underground railway was approved to be built by the British government.The first tunnels were opened.The next section of the underground system was opened in the south of London.The two companie
9、s linked up to provide underground service in the middle of the city.The first railway tunnel under the River Thames was dug.C2 189019331918-19381977The London Passenger Transport Board was created.Many new stations were constructed.The Jubbilee Line was open.The first electric underground railway w
10、as open.Keys to Part D1d 2-f3-e4-c5-g6-b7-a E Read the following article about one of the largest undergrounds in Asia.Complete it with the words in the box.user-friendly postponed undertook enlarge section convey tunnelsThe oldest subway system in China in the Beijing subway.Before the government _
11、 the building of a subway system,the only means of public transport in Beijing were buses and trolleybuses.In 1965,the Chinese government approved the construction of a subway line.The _for the line were all dug by 1969.However,the opening of the new subway line was _until 1971,when the platforms an
12、d stations were finally completed.In 1984 a second subway line was completed.The BeijingundertooktunnelspostponedSubway grew slowly until 2000,with only one new _ being added to the two lines.Then in 2001,Beijing was chosen to host the 2008 Olympics.As a result,between 2002 and 2008 the system was _
13、.Altogether,six new lines were built in order to _ the many crowds of people coming to the Olympics and to make transport in Beijing more _.even after the Olympics,the growth of the Beijing Subway has continued,and there will be 19 lines in total in the coming few years.sectionenlargedconveyuser-fri
14、endlyLanguage points 1.distant:adj.far away in the distant past/future:far away in the past or future:distance:noun C or U the amount of space between two places:He travels quite a distance(=a long way)to work every day.Does she live within walking distance of her parents?高考时刻高考时刻 (2004全国全国)The face
15、s of four famous American presidents on Mount Rushmore can be seen from a _ of 60 miles.A.length B.distance C.way D.spaceB 2.choke:noun C v.窒息；堵塞；阻塞窒息；堵塞；阻塞 1)The child swallowed a pen and chocked to death.2)The roads to the coast were choked with traffic.3)At lunchtime the streets were choked with
16、traffic.4)Children can choke on peanuts.引申：引申：chock back 忍住，抑制忍住，抑制 chock up 因激动等说不出话来因激动等说不出话来 典型题例典型题例 During the rush hours the roads are usually _ up with traffic.A.chocked B.crowded C.blocked D.checked A 3.link:verb T to make a connection between two or more people,things or ideas:1)The explosi
17、ons are not thought to be linked in any way.link up:to form a connection,especially in order to work or operate together:2)The organizations aim is to link up people from all over the country who are suffering from the disease.3)They linked up two areas by telephone.用法拓展用法拓展:be connected with 与与相接，相
18、接，和和有联系有联系 4.honor:a quality that combines respect,pride and honesty:a man of honorWe fought for the honor of our country.noun C a reward,prize or title that publicly expresses admiration or respect:She received an honor for her services to the community.in honor of sb./sth.in order to celebrate or
19、show great respect for someone or something:a banquet in honor of the president高考时刻高考时刻 My sister was against my suggestion while my brother was _ it.(2006陕西陕西)A.in favor of B.in memory of C.in honor of D.in search ofA 5.permit:verb-tt-T to allow something:The regulations do not permit much flexibil
20、ity.+ing form of verb The prison authorities permit visiting only once a month.+object+to infinitive The security system will not permit you to enter without the correct password.6.order:noun U 顺序顺序 in order of:以以的顺序的顺序out of order:杂乱无序杂乱无序 The children lined up in order of age/height.I cant find th
21、e file I need because theyre all out of order(=they are no longer arranged in the correct way).Put the files in alphabetical order.高考时刻高考时刻 You have been sitting on my hat and now it is badly out of _.(2006 广东广东)A.date B.shape C.order D.balanceB 7.refer to:phrasal verb 1 to talk or write about someo
22、ne or something,especially briefly 提到，谈到提到，谈到 In her autobiography,she occasionally refers to her unhappy schooldays.2 If writing or information refers to someone or something,it relates to that person or thing:涉涉及到，与某人或某事相关及到，与某人或某事相关 The new salary scale only refers to company managers and directo
23、rs.高考时刻高考时刻 (2007上海）上海）_ he referred to in his article was unknown to the general reader.A.That B.What C.Whether D.WhereB 8.discount:noun C a reduction in the usual price:折扣折扣 They usually give you a discount if you buy multiple copies.They offer a 10 percent discount on rail travel for students.at a discount:打折打折典型题例典型题例 They sell the sweater _ a discount of 30 percent.A.on B.for C.at D.withCHomework 1.Preview Word Power.2.Do the exercises of Reading Part A on page 130 and Reading Part B on page 131 in Workbook.