高三英语高考Learning Handout学案

1、.Name_Learning HandoutContent: Thematic exploration for the theme of Transport and SafetyLesson Type: Reading for writingWarm prompt温馨提示: Please constantly fill the mind map with the relevant information you get during the course of the class.taxidisadvantages advantages traffic problems convenientP

2、assage 1crowdedTransport & Safety Passage 2causes drivers Suggestions solutions blame oncauses cyclists your voice causes pedestrians expectation u Activity 1: Free-talkSituation: In the National Day Holiday, where did you go? How did you go there?Topic: What means of transport did you choose to

3、 travel? Why? 3m_Passage 1 Adapted from FLTRP Textbook Book 4 Module 2 ReadingGetting around in Chengdu Different means of modern transport can be used to get around in Chengdu. For example, if you raise your hand, a taxi will appear in no time. Also, there are many buses in Chengdu and fares are ch

4、eap, starting at 2 yuan. Some buses are limited to travel within the city center and some have destinations in the suburbs. But they can also get very crowded. In some areas, minibuses with 12 seats and Didi taxi offer an alternative to expensive taxis and crowded public transport. At present, there

5、 are 10 underground lines in Chengdu and several other lines are under construction. They are preferred by citizens, for they are fast and convenient. In addition, tricycles are also worth using. They are specially for those who want to feel the slow pace of life in Chengdu. And of course, you can a

6、lso choose your own private cars to get around if you can stand frequent traffic jams in Chengdu.u Activity 2: Read Passage 1 and answer the questions. 5m1.What is passage 1 mainly about? _Passage 2Adapted from Oxford English Book7 Unit 4 Traffic Accidents and Road SafetyThe number of road accidents

7、 and the deaths arising from those accidents has increased over the past year. This passage is aimed at increasing peoples knowledge of the problem. We must all be aware of the potential causes of traffic accidents and act to prevent them. This is true of everyone as accidents affect drivers of vehi

8、cles as well as cyclists and pedestrians. We all have a responsibility to prevent accidents. The following are some of the chief causes of road accidents related to drivers, cyclists and pedestrians行人, and what they should do to prevent accidents. Driversl Drivers not paying attention-This is the mo

9、st common cause of accidents. When drivers do not pay attention to surrounding traffic, they are not ready when another driver does something wrong, like turning without signaling or giving wrong signals. l Drivers speaking on mobile phones-Recently the number of people fined for speaking on their m

10、obile phones while driving has increased by 30 percent. l Drinking and driving-If you drive after you have consumed alcoholic drinks or are drunk, you are violating the law and risking your own life as well as the lives of others. If you are with someone who has been drinking alcohol, even if it is

11、just a couple of beers, do not allow them to drive.l Drivers speeding-Speed kills. This is a fact that is easily ignored, but driving too fast through city streets is very dangerous. Cyclistsl Cyclists not paying attention-Many cyclists fail to pay attention to the cars that surround them, and often

12、 ride too close to cars to allow them space and time to stop. Some cyclists make the assumption that traffic laws do not apply to them, but this is not true. Cyclists should always signal at turnings and stay on the correct side of the road. l Riding bicycles on the pavement-Sometimes bicycles are a

13、llowed on the pavement, but cycling on the pavement can be dangerous to pedestrians. When on the pavement, cyclists had better walk next to their bicycles to avoid causing any accidents. l Bicycles without lights-It is recommended to have a light on your bicycle at night. Check your light regularly

14、to make sure it works.Pedestrians l Pedestrians crossing the road in the wrong way-Road safety is important for pedestrians too. They should remember to be cautious, and look both ways and listen for cars that they might not be able to see. Pedestrians should always cross the road on a crossing, and

15、 should never run across the road. Parents and teachers have responsibility to teach children how to cross the road safely.l Pedestrians ignoring traffic lights-Traffic lights are there to guide traffic in a reasonable way. Pedestrians, cyclists and drivers must all obey traffic lights, stopping whe

16、n the light is red and waiting for it to turn green to go. It is up to all of us road users to make sure that we avoid accidents by paying attention to road safety. u Activity 3: Read the title, the subtitles and the first paragraph of Passage 2 and answer the following questions. Add the key inform

17、ation into your mind-map. 5m1. What is passage 2 about? _2. What motivates the author to write this passage? _3. Whats the aim of the passage? _4. What do you think will be talked about in the rest parts？_u Activity 4: Read the rest of Passage 2 carefully in groups of 6 and pick out the causes relat

18、ed to traffic accidents and the offered suggestions. Add the key information into your mind-map. 7m_u Activity 5: Discuss with group members to think out other causes related to traffic accidents and come up with relevant suggestions based on your own experiences. Add the key information into your m

19、ind-map. 5m_u Activity 6: Post-readingThink about the following three questions 5m1. Who should be to blame for the traffic accidents? Why? _2. What is the writers purpose to give the last paragraph? _3. What do you want to say to all the road users, including yourselves? _u Activity 7: Writing 10m Last Sunday afternoon, you were stuck in a traffic jam due to a traffic accident ahead for such a long time that you missed the whole n