Lesson4CarCulture.docx

Study sheet of lesson 4 Made by TR1. Lead- in : If you had a car, how would you use it?e.g If I had a car, I would go to visit scenic spots.And you?2. Pre-reading: Guess some words about traffic based on the given picture and the first letter.3. First reading: Skimming Tip 1: Skimming refers to the act that one reads the text very quickly, pays attention to the first sentence and key words to find out the main idea of the text.The content on P42 is mainly about _ (PART 1)The content on P43 is mainly about _. (PART 2)4. Second reading: ScanningTip 2: Scanning refers to the act that one reads a specific part in order to get a detailed information.Task one: Read part one and fill a chart.Numberofcars:Increaseinthelasttenyears:ThepercentageofCOproducedbycarintheair:Numberofroaddeaths:Numberofdeathscausedbyairpollution:Task two: read part two and fill in a chart.Reasons for advice:Advantages of walkingAdvantages of busesWhat to think before goingAdvantages of sharing a carReasons for not believing adsActions we can take to make streets saferTask three: Read the last paragraph and discuss about the writers attitude.Tip 3: In order to know the writers attitude, one ought to pay attention to the words used by the writer.a. He thinks they have more advantages than advantages.b. He knows what he should do, but often uses his car because it is convenient.c. He thinks it would be easy for us all use our cars less.5. Post-reading:Q1: What are the advantages and disadvantages of driving a car?Advantages: convenient, comfortable, save timeDisadvantages: cause traffic jams, air /noise