1. LESSON 28 I USUALLY GO BY BUS

2. Agenda Learn more expressions Learn more expressions Listen to a conversation Talk about the bus Have more discussion Have more discussion

3. HELPFUL WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS commute to work 通勤上下班 public vehicles 公共交通工具 less polluting 带来较少污染的 offer seat 让座 zebra crossing 斑马线 red/green/ amber light 红 / 绿 / 黄灯 traffic flow 车流量 passenger 乘客 fare 车费 coach 长途大巴 / 客车 traffic lane 车道 public transportation 公交服务 pedestrian 行人 give way 让路 rush hour 车流量高峰期 environmentally friendly 环保的

4. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What public transport is available in your hometown?

5. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 2. What type of public transport do you prefer?

6. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 3. What are the main causes of road accidents in China?

7. WORDS FOR THE LISTENING monthly bus pass 公共汽车月票 hill 小山，山丘 bus system 公交车系统 crowded 拥挤的 comfortable 舒适的

8. MORE EXPRESSIONS traffic jamsIt is common to see traffic jams in Beijing. bus systemThe bus system is very developed. crowdedIt is very crowded on the bus. choiceYou have two choices, bus or subway. convenientIt is convenient to get around by taxis. comfortableSome buses can be quite comfortable to travel in. stolenMy bike was stolen last week. slipperyIt is difficult to ride a bicycle during the winter because the roads are slippery. narrow/wideThe lane is quite narrow.

9. QUESTIONS ASKED How do you usually get around in your hometown? Why? How is the bus system in your hometown? How has transportation changed in your hometown ?

10. MATCHING 1. The worst time of the day A. are too many cars. 2. I think the traffic in my hometown B. is built. 3. I would say that, overall, the traffic situation C. is getting increasingly serious. 4. Taxis D. is between 2 to 3 pm. 5. The best time to travel around the city E. is during rush hour. 6.The big problem is that there F. has been improved. 7. Many people G. are not well controlled. 8. The intersections I. are just too narrow. 9. It might help if a new subway line J. are too common. 10. Many people think the roads K. are not familiar with the rules.

11. MATCHING: THE RULES FOR RIDING ON THE BUS AB Take your seatwith the driver’s permission. Stay in your seatdamage any part of it. Talkquickly. Always keep all body partsbus driver and other riders. Keep aislesfor the entire ride. Obey the rulethere is an emergency. Be courteous to theclear at all times. Carry your belongingsinside the bus. Think of the bus as your property; Don’t quietly Talk to the driver only ifand the bus driver.

12. A SSIGNMENT Have a discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of bus.