Book 4 module 2 Getting around in Beijing Introduction, reading & vocabulary

the Forbidden City 紫禁城

Bird Nest

Water Cube

Beihai Park

Getting Around in Beijing

trolleybus helicopter

get on (off) get into (out of) ride drive take off (land) bus \ trolleybus \ plane/bike \ ship\ car / helicopter bike / motorbike train / taxi / bus plane / helicopter Match the verbs with transport

Reading and Vocabulary

1.Tokyo was our final________ ( 目的地）. 2.He will get his driving______( 执照 ) next week. zxxk 3. C___ is another word for taxi. 4. The airport is designed to accommodate 80 million p_______ a year. zxxk 5. I would like to book a _______( 往 返 ) ticket to London. 6. If it is _________( 方便的 ) for you, please call on me. words destination permit ab assengers return convenient

1. Read the passage and find what means of transport are mentioned in it. zxxk Fast reading 2.Who might care about the transportation information ?

means of transportation

Minibuses

the underground (train) (B.E) the subway (train) (A.E) the tube (inf.)

pedicab

Who might care about the transportation information ? Tourists in Beijing

Answer the following questions 1. If you want to explore the narrow alleys of old Beijing, you should choose___ zxxk _______ A. taxis zxxk B. minibuses C. pedicabs D. underground

2. The rush hours include _________ A. 5: :00 in the morning B. 4: :30 in the afternoon C. 6:30 am----8:00 am and 5:00pm----6:30pm D. 8:00 am----9:00 am

3. Tourists shouldn’t miss the 103 bus because_________ A. The fare is cheap, at 1 yuan B. You always get a seat even in rush hours C. It is fast and convenient D. It offers one of the most impressive routes

4. When you take a taxi in Beijing, you should________ A. Bargain with the driver B. Define the price per kilometer C. Talk to the driver D. Check the business permit and ask for a receipt

means of transportatin Time limitsadvantagesdisadvantages cabs Buses/trolley buses minibuses underground pedicabs Ⅲ complete the table 24 hours a day fast ; convenient expensive From 5 am to midnight cheapcrowded have a seat for everyone more expensive From 5 am to 11 pm fast; convenient crowded during rush hours Useful for exploring the narrow alleys expensive

Retell and compare two means of Transport, for example: Buses are …… while taxis …….. Taxis are…. While….

1.You’d better do…… 2.You should/could do…… 3.Why (do) not (you) do…… 4.It is a good idea to…… 5.I advise you to do…… 6.How/what about doing……

Find some tips that the writer gives to visitors in Para. 1, 2 1.You should check the cab has a business permit …… 2. It is a good idea to avoid public transport during the rush hour. 3.Tourists shouldn ’ t miss the 103 bus which offers …..

Student A is a tourist and is wondering how to get around in Beijing. Students B and C are natives of Beijing and are introducing the means of transport in Beijing to A. (Using how to make suggestions) Discussion

A: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to ….. B: You ’ better take a taxi because ……. A: That is a good idea. But is there another choice ? …….. C: You should …. ……….. A: Thanks. B.C:

 Language points for Reading

1.Simply raise your hand, and a taxi appears in no time. = If you simply raise your hand, a taxi appears in no time. in no time = at once, suddenly 立刻，马上 in no time = at once, suddenly 立刻，马上 孩子们很快就要离开家了。 孩子们很快就要离开家了。 The kids will be leaving home in no time. The kids will be leaving home in no time. in time: 及时 in time: 及时 Will we be in time for the six o ’ clock train? Will we be in time for the six o ’ clock train? on time: 按时 on time: 按时 We should go to school on time. We should go to school on time.

2.Public transport provides a cheap way to get around in Beijing. ______ _________________ 向某人供应某物；供给，提供 provide 向某人供应某物；供给，提供 supply sth to sb supply sb with sth provide sth for sb provide sb with sth The government provides / supplies these orphans with food and clothes. Our parents provide food for us. Our parents supply food to us.

It is + a (an) + n. + to do sth. it ：形式主语 it ：形式主语 to do sth. ：真正的主语 to do sth. ：真正的主语 处理这件事是我们的责任。 处理这件事是我们的责任。 deal with this matter. It ’ s our duty to deal with this matter. 否定了这个计划是个错误。 否定了这个计划是个错误。 have rejected the plan. It ’ s a mistake to have rejected the plan. 下面该轮到你背课文了。 下面该轮到你背课文了。 recite the text. It ’ s your turn to recite the text. 3. It’s a good idea to avoid public transport during the rush hour.

Language Date Bank We must the expense of the trip. We must set a limit to the expense of the trip. 我们必须对这次旅行的费用定一个限度。 我们必须对这次旅行的费用定一个限度。 limit: 界限，限度 n. limit: 界限，限度 n. 限制，限定，作为 …… 的界限 v. 限制，限定，作为 …… 的界限 v. 我愿意有限度地帮助你。 我愿意有限度地帮助你。 I ’ m willing to help you___________. I ’ m willing to help you___________. 我会无限度地帮助你。 我会无限度地帮助你。 I ’ ll help you____________. I ’ ll help you____________. 4. Buses numbered 1 to 100 are limited to travel within the city centre. within limits without limits

Language Date Bank : 看到 have a view of: 看到 : 对 …… 有很好的看 法 have a good view of: 对 …… 有很好的看 法 能很好地看 见 …… 能很好地看 见 …… : 鸟瞰，俯视 have a bird view of: 鸟瞰，俯视 我看不清舞台。 我看不清舞台。 I don ’ t __________________ the stage. I don ’ t __________________ the stage. 从山顶看，你可以很好地俯视整个城市。 从山顶看，你可以很好地俯视整个城市。 Seeing from the top of the mountain, you can _____________________ the whole city. Seeing from the top of the mountain, you can _____________________ the whole city. 5. You’ll have a good view of the rapidly changing city. have a good view of have a bird view of

: 正在建设当中 under construction: 正在建设当中 under 一词后常跟名词，表示主语所处的 状态 under 一词后常跟名词，表示主语所处的 状态 The road is. The road is under repair. These are the problems. These are the problems under discussion. I ’ m a bit. I ’ m a bit under the weather. Don ’ t worry ---- everything is ! Don ’ t worry ---- everything is under control! 6. There are four underground lines in Beijing, and several lines are under construction.

: 值得干 …… ( 主动表 被动） be worth doing sth: 值得干 …… ( 主动表 被动） 他说这本书很值得一读。 他说这本书很值得一读。 He said this book. He said this book was well worth reading. 她说人生若没有友情就不值得活下去了。 她说人生若没有友情就不值得活下去了。 She says life wouldn ’ t without friendship. She says life wouldn ’ t be worth living without friendship. sth. sth be worthy of doing sth.  sth  sth be worthy to be done 7.Tricycles are worth using if you want to explore the narrow alleys (hutong) of old Beijing.

Fill in the blanks. 1. 只要你招招手，立刻就会有出租车。 Simply raise your hand, and a taxi appears _____ ______ ______. 2. 你要做的，就是确认司机有营运照，并且索要 发票。 You should check the cab has a business ________, and ______ ______ you ask for a receipt. 3. 公共交通为人们游览北京提供了低价位的出行 方式。 Public transport provides a cheap way to ______ _______ in Beijing. inno time permitmake sure getaround

4. 车费便宜，一元起价。 _______ are cheap, starting at 1 yuan. 5. 公交线 1 到 100 路都是仅限于在市中心内行使。 Buses numbered 1 to 100 ___ _______ __travel within the city centre. 6. 你可以一览这个飞速发展城市的亮丽风景。 You ’ ll ______ ______ ______ ______ _______ the rapidly changing city. 7. 北京有四条地铁线，还有几条线也正在建设之 中。 There are four underground lines in Beijing, There are four underground lines in Beijing, and several lines are _________ _____________. and several lines are _________ _____________. Fares are limited to have a good view of under construction

8. 如果想去老北京的胡同探秘，三轮脚踏车绝对 值得一坐的。 Tricycles _______ _______ _______ if you want to explore the narrow alleys (hutong) of old Beijing. 9. 最明智的做法是避免在高峰期乘坐公交车和电 车。 It ’ s ______ ______ ______ to avoid public transport during the rush hour. 10. 如果你乘坐双层公共汽车，请务必坐在上层。 If you ______ ______ a double-decker bus, make sure you sit upstairs. are worth using a good idea get on

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Make up a dialogue : 1. A visitor wants to visit places of interest in Beijing, such as the Bird Nest, the Forbidden City ……. You can give some suggestions using the box.