Cultural corner and writing

1、Module 2,Module 2 Traffic Jam,Cultural Corner and Writing,What problem will come about if there is too much traffic in a city,Suppose you are the mayor of London, and what measure will you take to solve the traffic problems caused by too much traffic,2. Why are there traffic jams in London? 3. Would

2、 a congestion charge be a good idea in your town,1. What is a congestion charge,A tax for cars entering the city center,Because the city of London was planned and built before cars,Read and answer the questions,Read again and answer the question,Most Londoners think the congestion charge is expensiv

3、e, and limits their freedom. But there are a few people who think the charge should be much higher,What are peoples attitude towards this policy,1. Los Angeles, which was built with the motor car in mind, and is famous for its six-lane highways, is now the USAs most congested city. 洛杉磯, 一座關(guān)注機(jī)動(dòng)車的城市,

4、并以其六車道的公路而聞名, 現(xiàn)在是美國最擁擠的城市,Language points,本句是一個(gè)復(fù)合句。句子的主體為L(zhǎng)os Angeles is the USAs most congested city; which . highways 為非限制性定語從句, 修飾先行詞Los Angeles; 該從句中, and連接兩個(gè)并列的謂語部分,2. The situation in central London, where drivers spent fifty percent of their time in queues, became so bad that the local governm

5、ent decided to do something about it. 這種狀況在倫敦中部變得非常嚴(yán)重：司機(jī)們要用百分之五十的時(shí)間來排隊(duì), 于是當(dāng)?shù)卣疀Q定為此做點(diǎn)什么,本句是一個(gè)復(fù)合句。句子的主體是The situation . became so bad that .; where引導(dǎo)非限制性定語從句修飾先行詞central London; that . about it為結(jié)果狀語從句, 其中, to do .是動(dòng)詞不定式短語作decided的賓語,Complete the sentences,whats more, carry out, such as, occur, suffer,

6、 even though,1. We should try our best to prevent such a silly mistake _ again. 2. How can we make up to you for what you have _,occurring,suffered,Exercises,3. How could he get the plan _ without anyone supporting him? 4. We should make full use of these energies, _ coal, oil and natural gas. 5. _

7、you do not like it, you must do it. 6. We invited a new speaker and, _, he was happy to come,carried out,such as,Even though,whats more,II. Fill in the blanks with proper preposition. 1. Every day I went to work by bus, so I am quite used to waiting _ queues. 2. If you are not happy _ your life, the

8、n change it. 3. The price of cotton was reduced _ 20%. 4. Youd better keep iron _ _ water to avoid rust,in,with,by,out of,Read the passage on page18 and answer the questions. 1. How many problems does the writer talk about? Four (too many cars; terrible air; buses stuck; accidents with cyclists,2. W

9、hat are the causes of the problems? The town is old, and the streets are narrow. 3. How many solutions does the writer find? Two (close the city center to all traffic except buses and bikes; build car parks outside the town.,4. Who are they in They should close the city center? The local government/ city council. 5. Why does the wr