Out of step.ppt

1、Out of step,Author The meaning of out of step Text structual The benefit of driving and walking The damage of always using cars Some suggestions,The author,Bill Bryson,born in Maine,lowa in 1951,is one of the worlds most beloved and best-selling writers.A backpacking expedition in 1973 brought him t

2、o England,where he met hie wife and decided to settle.He wrote for English newspaper THE TIMES and THE INDEPENDENT for many years,writing travel articles to supplement his income.He lived with his family in North Yorkshire in 1995,to Hanover,New Hampshire,with his wife and four children.In2003,he an

3、d his family moved back to England,where they currently reside.Bill Bryson bestselling books include A walk in the woods,I am a stranger here myself.,What is out of step,“Out of Step”is an exposition that presents the absurdity of the Americans dependence on cars.The Americans,being so accustomed us

4、ing cars,have almost forgotten the existence of their legs.Wherever they go,they go in cars.As a result,pedestrain facilities are neglected in city planning or rejected by inhabitants,Text Structure,Part1(1-6):The author introduces his idea with an anecdote. Part2(7-12):The author presents the fact

5、that Americans now are habituated to using cars for everything. Part3(13-20):The author explains that pedestrian facilities are neglected or discarded.,Why more and more people like to drive cars when they go out,To avoid walking Save time.some people think that time is money and they can make much

6、fortune if they can save some minute.Also,people can do much more things if they drive cars. A symbol of status.Even though more and more people have their own cars,there are also people who do not have cars.Besides,each car has its value,the cars often act as a Symbolize of the owner. Cars can prov

7、ide a room to listen to music.talk with other people without thinking the weather.,The benefit of walking,Walking is a great way to get in shape without breaking the bank (its free and you do it everyday). Promotes Good HealthFrom a health perspective, walking is the key to managing weight, controll

8、ing blood pressure, and reducing the risk of a stroke, breast cancer, diabetes and myriad other ailments. A brisk daily walk lengthens your life, decreases the risk of depression and elevates your mood and sense of wellbeing. According to Harvard teaching hospital Beth Israel Medical Centre, walking

9、 lowers total cholesterol and increases high-density lipoproteins (HDL) or the “good cholesterol”. Keeps You Mentally RefreshedFrom a psychological viewpoint, walking offers an opportunity to clarify thoughts, to solve problems and to reduce stress. If you establish a rhythm that is relaxing and pea

10、ceful, walking can also become a form of meditation.,If we always drive cars,To environment 1:Exhaust pollution 2: waste of resources 3:Caused traffic jams To human 1Noise deafness噪聲性耳聾 2Cervical vertebra disease頸椎病 3Visual fatigue syndrome視力疲勞綜合征,If you can,Walk to your Destination if not too far Exercise in daily life