Unit 17 Avoiding gridlock Reading 1 Smashing Stereotypes Reading 2 Avoiding Gridlock 创思英语 http://www.tronest.cn

R1 Smashing Stereotypes If you are to write an essay titled Smashing Stereotypes, how will structure your article? First present the stereotypes, and then provide evidence, usually from studies, against the stereotypes.

R1 Smashing Stereotypes Scan the first paragraph and point out what the stereotype is. Women drivers are more likely to be involved in accidents. In other words, gender is the most important factor in the accident risk.

R1 Smashing Stereotypes Then what are the other factors contributing to accident risks? age, driving experience, weather, speed, alcohol, etc.

R1 Smashing Stereotypes Scan the text and circle the key words or sentences of each paragraph. A study Insurance premiums Age the biggest factor Bend accidents Driving in the dark

R1 Smashing Stereotypes Distance they keep from others Higher speeds Drinking alcohol Driver fatigue Andrew’s opinion NB All other factors are discussed in relation to gender and age.

R1 Smashing Stereotypes Task 1－Simple answers Task approach: Examine the questions. Skim and locate the information. NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. Keys: 1 (they seek/to gain) independence 2 women (drivers) 3 age 4 55

R1 Smashing Stereotypes Task 2－Classification Task approach: Questions are not listed in order of text information. Examine questions for key words. Skim to find parallel expressions. Keys: 5 B 6 A 6 C 8 A 9 B

R1 Smashing Stereotypes Task 3－T/F/DNS Task approach: Examine questions for key words. Look for parallel expressions. Decide True, false or DNS. Keys: 10 T 11 T 12 F 13 T 14 DNS 15 F

R2 Avoiding Gridlock Answer the questions before reading: What is gridlock? What causes gridlock? How can gridlock be avoided?

R2 Avoiding Gridlock The general text pattern is . A. cause-effect B. problem-solution C. general-specific

R2 Avoiding Gridlock Let’s predict how the text goes: (What is gridlock?) How did the problem come into being? What are the effects? What are possible solutions? What about the prospect of its solution?

R2 Avoiding Gridlock Task 2－Matching Task approach: Keys: Study examples in the text. Examine questions for key words. Skim to find parallel expressions. Keys: 1 G 2 B 3 I 4 F 5 D

R2 Avoiding Gridlock Task 3－Sentence completion Task approach: Keys: Questions appear in the same order as the text information. Examine questions for key words. Skim to find parallel expressions. Ensure your answers fit logically and grammatically. Keys: 6 E 7 G 8 F 9 B 10 D

R2 Avoiding Gridlock Task 4－Diagram completion Task approach: Keys: Pay attention to the directions. Analyze the diagram structure. Examine questions for key words. Skim to find parallel expressions. Keys: 11 Global car fleet 12 cars 13 Nearly a million 14 a watershed 15 air pollution

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