(共20张PPT)
Reading for writing---
Thematic Exploration for Theme
---Transport & Safety
Reading for writing---
Thematic Exploration for Theme
---Transport & Safety
Learning objectives
1. To pick up expressions related to the theme---Transport and Safety
2. To talk about the theme Transport and Safety using the expressions in a rational way---the traffic problems, causes and solutions
3. To practice theme-related expressions into proper use in writing
4. To enhance the awareness of traffic safety and social responsibility
Warm prompt: Please constantly fill the mind map with the key information you get in the process of the class.
Thematic Exploration for Theme
---Transport and Safety
Reading for Writing
Activity 1 Warming up
(3m)
Topic: What means of transport did you choose to get around in Chengdu and why?
Situation Free Talk: You had a 1-day holiday for Mid-autumn festival and you took a trip around Chengdu.
Thematic Exploration for Theme---Transport and Safety
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means
of
Topic
advantages
Transport
convenient
taxi
fast
comfortable
safe
disadvantages
tricycle
bus
minibus
Didi taxi
underground
private car
cheap
Activity 2 Reading for main idea
Read Passage 1 and get what is mainly talked about in the passage, focusing on useful expressions. (5m)
expensive
crowded
traffic
problems
traffic jam
Thematic Exploration for Theme---Transport and Safety
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Reading for writing---
Revision for topic---Transport
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means
of
Topic
advantages
Transport
convenient
taxi
fast
comfortable
safe
disadvantages
trycicle
bus
minibus
Didi taxi
underground
private car
cheap
expensive
crowded
problems
traffic accidents
traffic jam
Thematic Exploration for Theme---Transport and Safety
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Activity 2 Reading for main idea
Read Passage 1 and get what is mainly talked about in the passage, focusing on useful expressions. (5m)
Activity 3 Reading for main idea and passage structure
Read the title , the subtitles and the first paragraph of Passage 2 and answer the following questions (3m‵)
?1. What is the passage about?
?2. What motivates the writer to write the passage?
?3. What’s the writer’s purpose to write the passage?
?4.What do you think will be talked about in the rest parts?
Thematic Exploration for Theme---Transport and Safety
Reading for Writing
means
of
Topic
advantages
Transport
convenient
taxi
fast
comfortable
safe
disadvantages
trycicle
bus
minibus
Didi taxi
underground
private car
cheap
expensive
crowded
problems
causes
suggestions
traffic accidents
traffic jam
Thematic Exploration for Theme---Transport and Safety
Reading for Writing
Activity 3 Reading for main idea and passage structure
Read the title , the subtitles and the first paragraph of Passage 2 and answer the following questions (3m‵)
Activity 4 Reading for detailed information
Read the second part of Passage 2 carefully in groups of 6 and find the causes and relevant suggestions, meanwhile putting the causes in the mind map.(8 m’)
?Student A & B: Pick up the causes and suggestions related to drivers.
?Student C & D: Pick up the causes and suggestions related to cyclists.
?Student E & F: Pick up the causes and suggestions related to pedestrians.
Thematic Exploration for Theme---Transport and Safety
Reading for Writing
means
of
Topic
advantages
Transport
convenient
taxi
fast
comfortable
safe
disadvantages
trycicle
bus
minibus
Didi taxi
underground
private car
cheap
expensive
crowded
problems
causes
suggestions
traffic accidents
traffic jam
① Drivers do not pay attention to the surrounding traffic.
② Drivers get annoyed in a traffic jam.
③ Drivers speak on mobile phones while driving.
④ Drivers drive after drinking.
⑤ Drivers drive overspeed.
①Drivers should pay attention to the
surrounding traffic.
② Drivers had better keep patient in a traffic jam.
③ Drivers shouldn't call someone or answer the phone when driving.
④ Drivers mustn't drink alcohol before driving .
⑤Drivers must drive slowly and watch out for people crossing the road.
① Cyclists do not pay attention to the traffic that surrounds them.
② Cyclists ride on the pavement.
③ Cyclists carry passengers.
④ Cyclists ride bicycles without lights.
⑤ Cyclists ride bicycles in need of repair.
1 It's recommended to have a light on your bike and check it on a regular basis.
2 It's wise to keep the bicycles in good condition.
3 It's a good idea to pay attention to cars that surround them.
4 Always signal at turnings.
5 Don't ride on the pavement.
6 Try not to carry more than a light load.
7 Never ride too close to cars.
① Pedestrians cross the road in the wrong way.
② Pedestrians ignore traffic lights.
1. Do obey traffic lights.
2. Just cross the road on a crossing.
3. You must look both ways and listen for traffic.
4. Never run across the road.
Thematic Exploration for Theme---Transport and Safety
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Activity 4 Reading for detailed information
Read the second part of Passage 2 carefully in groups of 6 and find the causes and relevant suggestions, meanwhile putting the causes in the mind map.(8 m’)
overloading
driving when
tired or sleepy
driving wearing high heels (高跟)
Activity 5 Discussing
Discuss with group members to find out other causes and relevant suggestions based on your own experiences. ( 3m )
being buried in smart phones while driving, cycling and walking
Other causes of road accidents?
Thematic Exploration for Theme---Transport and Safety
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?Who should be to blame for the frequent accidents?
Activity 6 Thinking
Think about some questions (5m’)
Conclusion
All the road users!
Thematic Exploration for Theme---Transport and Safety
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?What is the writer’s purpose to give the last paragraph?
Conclusion
To appeal to everybody to try to prevent traffic accidents and care about road safety!
Thematic Exploration for Theme---Transport and Safety
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Activity 6 Thinking
Think about some questions (5m’)
Stay away from aggressive road users
Avoid absence of mind, alcoholic drinks and speeding
Follow traffic rules and instructions of the
Ensure the good condition of the vehicles
S
A
F
E
Stay away from aggressive road users
Avoid absence of mind, alcoholic drinks and speeding
Follow traffic rules and instructions of the police
You please appeal everyone to prevent traffic accidents and care about road safety!
Voice
To prevent traffic accidents and keep road safety,
what do you want to say to all the road users, including yourself?
Ensure the good condition of the vehicles
Thematic Exploration for Theme---Transport and Safety
Reading for Writing
means
of
Topic
advantages
Transport
convenient
taxi
fast
comfortable
safe
disadvantages
trycicle
bus
minibus
Didi taxi
underground
private car
cheap
expensive
crowded
problems
causes
suggestions
traffic accidents
traffic jam
① Drivers do not pay attention to the surrounding traffic.
② Drivers get annoyed in a traffic jam.
③ Drivers speak on mobile phones while driving.
④ Drivers drive after drinking.
⑤ Drivers drive overspeed.
①Drivers should pay attention to the
surrounding traffic.
② Drivers had better keep patient in a traffic jam.
③ Drivers shouldn't call someone or answer the phone when driving.
④ Drivers mustn't drink alcohol before driving .
⑤Drivers must drive slowly and watch out for people crossing the road.
① Cyclists do not pay attention to the traffic that surrounds them.
② Cyclists ride on the pavement.
③ Cyclists carry passengers.
④ Cyclists ride bicycles without lights.
⑤ Cyclists ride bicycles in need of repair.
1 It's recommended to have a light on your bike and check it on a regular basis.
2 It's wise to keep the bicycles in good condition.
3 It's a good idea to pay attention to cars that surround them.
4 Always signal at turnings.
5 Don't ride on the pavement.
6 Try not to carry more than a light load.
7 Never ride too close to cars.
① Pedestrians cross the road in the wrong way.
② Pedestrians ignore traffic lights.
1. Do obey traffic lights.
2. Just cross the road on a crossing.
3. You must look both ways and listen for traffic.
4. Never run across the road.
Activity 7 Reading and Talking
Talk about 3 pieces of news. (7m‵)
Thematic Exploration for Theme---Transport and Safety
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A:summarize the traffic problems implied in the 3 pieces of news
B:find out the causes of the problems
C:provide rational and practical solutions to decline or prevent the problems.
D:express your expectation
1. The other day, a netizen(网民) shared a photo on Sina Weibo. It was about an old lady standing in front of a car that was on a bicycle lane(车道), and insisting that it leave the track. The photo drew about 7,000 comments on the social media platform. Despite the thumb-up given to the old lady, some argued that attention should be paid to our heavy road traffic.
2.Some riders of e-bikes and bicycles come and go in all directions, ignoring traffic lights and other vehicles. Such rude riding contributes to the disorder of traffic. Thus the avoidable road accidents become unavoidable.
3.From 2005 to 2014, the total number of private cars in China rose sharply from 32 million to 154 million. Currently, China had 15% of the world’s total vehicles.
Make your voice heard!
Thematic Exploration for Theme---Transport and Safety
Reading for Writing
Activity 7 Reading and Talking Talk about 3 pieces of news. (7m‵)
This morning, you were stuck in a traffic jam due to a traffic accident ahead for such a long time that you missed the whole morning’s classes, which motivates you to write a letter to the local newspaper:
1.explaining the present state of transport and the traffic problems in your city
2.analyzing the causes of the traffic problems
3.offering your suggestions to ease traffic problems, based on rules and regulations(社会规范) and individual behaviors(个人行为)
4.your expectation
1.Is my writing closely related to the theme?
2.Is my writing well-organized?
3. Have I expressed my thoughts clearly and fully?
4. Are there any errors in spelling, sentence structure, grammar and punctuation?
5. When I am writing the letter, I feel it difficult ___________________________.
Activity 8 Writing (8m‵)
Try to prevent traffic problems!
Self-checklist:
Thematic Exploration for Theme---Transport and Safety
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Life is b__________.
eautiful
Life is c__________.
olorful
Life is d__________.
ear
njoyable
Life is e__________.
Life is a__________.
mazing
We will never ever have a second life,
so do obey traffic rules and do cherish our life.
You please appeal everyone to prevent traffic accidents and care about road safety!
Voice
Thematic Exploration for Theme---Transport and Safety
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Thank you !
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