课件17张PPT。The Road to DestructionLesson 4 Car CultureObjectives:By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to:
analyze the costs caused by cars and have a deeper understanding of the traffic problems
2. talk about the problems caused by cars, some measures and give supportive reasons by using improved language
What was she complaining about?traffic jamroad accidentconstruction worksheavy trafficrude behavior( cut in line) How do people feel about getting stuck in a traffic jam?tired
angry
stressed-out
adj. tense or anxious
Anger and stress are nothing compared to the real costs of the motor car. (line 10) real
costsanger
stressn. Destruction is the act of destroying something, or the state of being destroyed.? What has been destroyed?31% Car
P43 para1: We know that cars are bad for us, so why do we carry on using our cars so much? We all make excuses: “The buses are terrible.”“The trains are always late!”“I haven’t got time to walk.” I’m talking about myself, too. I admit: I am addicted to my car!
I admit: I am addicted to my car!can’t stop doing sth.
n. addiction (to)A: The problems are really serious, so what can we do to reduce the costs?
B: I think we should…. because… .
A: Right! I think we can… because… . Think and share: Read and compare: Rules:
1. Use your colored pen to write down the improved language in chart1
2. Add new measures and reasons given by Jenny to chart 2 Oral report model: In order to …, I think… . My partner believes… . While Jenny advises… .
Among all of the ideas, I think… suits me best./… is the most suitable one for me because… .
Summary: People have always been complaining about… . When getting stuck in the traffic jam, they feel… . But… are nothing compared to… which includes… .The costs are so high that they can even destroy… . I admit : I am… my car! To reduce the cost, we are advised to:
Use our legs : save money, keep fit, live longer, cut the risk of heart disease
Use public transport: relax , read a book,
talk to someone, meet the love of your life
Think before you go:
go to shops around the corner, think about whether we need to make that journey
Share cars: be cheaper and kinder to the environment
Don’t believe advertisements: The new car won’t make you more attractive; You will be stuck in a traffic jam
Take actions somehow:
talk to neighbours, write to the papers, go to the city government, ask for a speed limit, ask for a pedestrian area
Don’t just sit around and complain! Homework: Write a summary of this passage entitled “The Road to Destruction” in about 100 words.
clear structure( costs & solutions )
supportive reasons
improved languageLanguage support (Giving advice) :
… advise someone to do sth.;
… believe it is a good idea to do sth.;
… suggest sb. (should) do sth. ;
We are advised to… ;
We are supposed to… .; ……