Reading(3)：Thefirstundergroundintheworld.doc

M7U4 Reading-The first underground in the world常德市六中 刘颖颖学习目标 At the end of this period you will *learn how to read a tourist brochure *learn about the London Underground课前预习 1. Reading strategyreading a tourist brochure What will you find when you read a tourist brochure? When you read a tourist brochure, you will probably find _of its development. This includes _ in chronological order(时间顺序). _ who influenced or contributed to the development are referred to sometimes. _ are often given in it as well. Finally, the brochure will _you to visit the place for yourself. 2. Useful expressions3 have the distinction of (L2) 享有盛名 the first half of the 19th century (L4) 19世纪上半叶 the outer city limits(L5)城市边界 give approval to (L11)确认，批准 at regular intervals (L24) 每隔一段 under the authority of (L39)在管理下 function as (L44)起作用 link with (L51) 与相连 in honour of (L53) 为了纪念，为了庆祝 the twenty-fifth anniversary of (L53) 的二十五周年庆课堂学习1. Fast-reading Read and divide the text into four parts using scanning and skimming skills.Part Paragraph(s)Main ideaPart 1Why the first underground system in the world was developedPart 2Developments of the underground system before the World War IIPart 3Some unusual uses of the underground system during the World War IIPart 4Expansion (扩展) and popularity of the first underground system2. Detailed-readingPart 1 (Paragraph 1) Read and answer the question. Why was an underground system first developed in London? (Fill in the blanks) Most railway tracks _ (not) go into the London city centre, so buses, trams, cabs and carriages _(require). The number of vehicles on the road caused _ (believe) traffic jams. The traffic problem _(lead) to the development of the underground system.Part 2 (Paragraphs 2-4) Read and answer the questions. (1) What was the London Underground like in 1863?_ (2) Two important people are mentioned. Who are they and what contributions did they make to the London Underground?_Part 3 (Paragraph 5)Read and answer the question. What unusual uses did the tube have during World War? Choose the correct answers. A. a bomb shelter (防空洞) B. an airplane factory（飞机工厂） C. a tourist attraction（旅游胜地） D. a centre for directing the defence against air attacks （防空袭指挥中心） E. a museum of World War II F. meeting rooms for the government administration（政府行政会议室）Part 4 (Paragraphs 6-7)Read and answer the questions. (1) What happened to the London Underground after World War?_ (2) What does it mean when the brochure says that the underground system is user-friendly? A. unusual B. complex C. famous D. convenient3. ConsolidationRead the whole passage again and draw a mind-map.Brief history of the London Underground1854186318681884189019331918-19381979The British government gave approval to the construction of _.The _was provided in the middle of the city. The first _ under the River Thames was dug.4. Role playingSuppose you are a guide in London. Some tourists are visiting the London Underground. They are curious and ask many questions. Act out the conversation. The following sentences might b