外研版Book4Module2CulturalcornerandwritingPPT.ppt
What problem will come about if there is too much traffic in a city? Suppose you are the mayor of London, and what measure will you take to solve the traffic problems caused by too much traffic?：2. Why are there traffic jams in London?3. Would a congestion charge be a good idea in your town?1. What is a congestion charge?A tax for cars entering the city center. Because the city of London was planned and built before cars. Read and answer the questions. Read again and answer the question:Most Londoners think the congestion charge is expensive, and limits their freedom. But there are a few people who think the charge should be much higher. What are peoples attitude towards thispolicy?1. Los Angeles, which was built with the motor car in mind, and is famous for its six-lane highways, is now the USAs most congested city. 洛杉矶洛杉矶, 一座关注机动车的城市一座关注机动车的城市, 并以并以其六车道的公路而闻名其六车道的公路而闻名, 现在是美国现在是美国最拥挤的城市。最拥挤的城市。本句是一个复合句。本句是一个复合句。句子的主体为句子的主体为Los Angeles is the USAs most congested city; which . highways 为非限制性定语从句为非限制性定语从句, 修饰先行词修饰先行词Los Angeles; 该从句中该从句中, and连接两个并列的谓语部分。连接两个并列的谓语部分。2. The situation in central London, where drivers spent fifty percent of their time in queues, became so bad that the local government decided to do something about it. 这种状况在伦敦中部变得非常严重：这种状况在伦敦中部变得非常严重：司机们要用百分之五十的时间来排队司机们要用百分之五十的时间来排队, 于是当地政府决定为此做点什么。于是当地政府决定为此做点什么。本句是一个复合句。本句是一个复合句。句子的主体是句子的主体是The situation . became so bad that .; where引导非限制性定语从句修饰先行词引导非限制性定语从句修饰先行词central London; that . about it为结果状为结果状语从句语从句, 其中其中, to do .是动词不定式短语是动词不定式短语作作decided的宾语。的宾语。I. Complete the sentences.whats more, carry out, such as, occur, suffer, even though1. We should try our best to prevent such a silly mistake _ again.2. How can we make up to you for what you have _?occurringsuffered 3. How could he get the plan _ without anyone supporting him?4. We should make full use of these energies, _ coal, oil and natural gas.5. _ you do not like it, you must do it.6. We invited a new speaker and, _, he was happy to come.carried outsuch asEven thoughwhats moreII. Fill in the blanks with proper preposition.1. Every day I went to work by bus, so I am quite used to waiting _ queues.2. If you are not happy _ your life, then change it.3. The price of cotton was reduced _ 20%.4. Youd better keep iron _ _ water to avoid rust.inwithbyout ofRead the passage on page18 and answer the questions. 1. How many problems does the writer talk about? Four (too many cars; terrible air; buses stuck; accidents with cyclists). 2. What are the causes of the problems? The town is old, and the streets are narrow.3. How many solutions does the writer find? Two (close the city center to all traffic except buses and bikes; build car parks outside the town.)4. Who are they in They should close the city center? The local government/ city council. 5. Why does the writer divide the passage into two parts? The first part talks about problems; the second about solutions. Write a similar passage about your town.
