1、现在交通拥挤是个全球性的大问题。为了解决这个问题,需要了解交通拥挤是怎么造成的。Nowadays traffic congestion is a big problem in most of our cities.Have you got any ideas about what has brought about this?There are many causes for this problem,but the following may be the most important ones.The first cause is the great increase in the num
2、ber of private cars. Cars take up more space but they carry fewer people.Some private car drivers,ignoring traffic regulations,drive only for the sake of their own convenience,blocking the way of other public transportation vehicles.The second cause is the slow and inefficient construction and impro
3、vement of the roads and streets.With a large population and numbers of automobiles increasing,some roads still remain unimproved,which will surely lead to problems.The last cause is the insufficient management of the traffic system and the peoples lack of awareness of traffic rules.Many pedestrians
4、cross the streets even when the traffic lights are against them,which is an obstacle to the flow of traffic.Then how to solve this problem?Some suggest laying down more roads to make the traffic less crowded and speed up the flow of traffic. Others believe that we should open up more public bus rout
5、es,so that more people will take the public buses instead of travelling by car and bicycle.Though the above two views sound reasonable,they have their own drawbacks. The former may take up much land which could be used for farms and houses.The latter may cause inconvenience for those who are used to
6、 travelling by car or bicycle.I think the best answer to the traffic problem is a combination of the two.More roads can be built to hold more traffic and meanwhile more public bus routes can be opened up to those who prefer to use the public transportation.阅读障碍词1ignore v忽视;不理2insufficient adj. 不足的3p
7、edestrian n. 行人4obstacle n. 障碍诱思导读What is the passage mainly about?It is mainly about the causes of traffic congestion and how to solve/solutions of the problem.匹配下列单词的词性及汉语意思()1.cabAn. 执照;许可证()2.permit Bn. 收据()3.receipt Cn. 出租汽车;计程车()4.fare Dn. 目的地;终点()5.destination En. 单程票()6.impressive Fn. 车费()7.
8、provide Gv. 探索()8.convenient Hv. 提供()9.single Iadj. 给人印象深刻的()10.explore Jadj. 方便的答案15CABFD610IHJEG.选择下列句中词组的汉语意思A被困在B在建设中C立刻;马上 D饱览 E与相连 F四处走动 G在上下班的高峰期1We had a good view of the town from the top of the hill. 2There was an accident on the way and I got stuck in the traffic. 3The two cities are conn
9、ected to each other by railway. 4A truck drives past the site of an “ecocity” under construction . 5Hes getting around again after his accident. 6On hearing the news, they set out for the earthstricken area in no time. 7I want to avoid the rush hour if possible. 答案17DAEBFCGGetting Around in BeijingT
10、axisTaxis are on the streets 24 hours a day. Simply raise your hand, and a taxi appears in no time. They are usually red, and they display(展示) the price per kilometre on the window. You should check the cab has a business permit, and make sure you ask for a receipt.行在北京出租车(北京)大街上的出租车是24小时服务的。只要你招招手,
11、马上就会有出租车开过来。它们通常是红色的,而且在车窗上显示每千米的价格。你得确保出租车有营业执照,并且一定要索取发票。助读讲解本句为“祈使句and陈述句”结构,可以改成含有条件状语从句的复合句If you simply raise your hand, .。check后the cab has a business permit为省略了that的宾语从句;make sure后you ask for a receipt也是省略了that的宾语从句。Buses and trolleybusesPublic transport provides a cheap way to get around in
12、 Beijing. There are 20,000 buses and trolleybuses in Beijing, but they can get very crowded. Its a good idea to avoid public transport during the rush hour (6: 30 am 8: 00 am and 5:00 pm6:30 pm) Fares are cheap, starting at 1 yuan. Airconditioned(带空调的) buses cost more.公共汽车和无轨电车公共交通为(人们)游览北京提供了一种低价位的
13、出行方式。在北京有两万辆公共汽车和无轨电车,但是,它们会很拥挤。明智的做法是避免在交通高峰期(早上6:308:00,下午5:006: 30)乘坐公共交通工具。这些车的车费便宜,一元起价。空调车要贵一些。助读讲解to get around in Beijing为不定式短语作后置定语修饰a cheap way,也可改为介词短语of getting around in Beijing作后置定语。句中it为形式主语,后面的不定式短语to avoid public transport .为真正的主语。starting at 1 yuan为现在分词短语作伴随状语。Buses numbered l to 1
14、00 are limited to travel within the city centre. Higher numbers have destinations in the suburbs. Tourists shouldnt miss the 103 bus which offers one of the most impressive routes(路线), past the Forbidden City and the White Pagoda in Beihai Park. If you get on a doubledecker bus(双层公共汽车), make sure yo
15、u sit upstairs. Youll have a good view of the rapidly changing city.1路到100路公共汽车都是仅限于市中心内的。编号大于100的公共汽车可到达郊区。游客们不应错过103路公共汽车,它途经紫禁城和北海公园的白塔,是最令人难忘的路线之一。如果你乘坐双层公共汽车,务必坐在上层。你将一览这个飞速发展的城市的美丽风景。助读讲解numbered l to 100为过去分词短语作后置定语,注意此处number为动词。which offers .为which引导的定语从句,修饰先行词the 103 bus。If you get on a do
16、ubledecker bus是if引导的条件状语从句,make sure后为省略了that的宾语从句。Most buses run from about 5: 00 am to midnight. However, there is also a night bus service, provided by buses with a number in the 200s.大多数公共汽车的运营时间大约是从早上5点到午夜。不过,也有夜班车,编号在200到300之间。 助读讲解provided by buses .为过去分词短语作后置定语,相当于非限制性定语从句修饰a night bus servi
17、ce。MinibusesMinibuses with seats for 12 passengers offer an alternative to expensive taxis and crowded public transport in some areas. They run regular services and follow the same routes as large public buses. And in a minibus you always get a seat even in rush hours.UndergroundThere are four under
18、ground lines in Beijing, and several lines are under construction. Trains are fast and convenient, but rush hours can be terrible. A oneway trip costs 3 yuan. Station names are marked in pinyin. The underground is open from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm Pedicabs Tourists like these humanpedalled “tricycle tax
19、is”, but they can be expensive. You should talk to the driver, and make sure you know the price before you begin the journey, for example, if it is per person, single or return. Tricycles are worth using if you want to explore the narrow alleys (hutong) of old Beijing.小型公共汽车 如果嫌出租车贵、公交车拥挤的话,在有些地方,您可
20、以乘坐有12个座位的小公共汽车。它们跟大型公共汽车走同样的路线,提供常规服务。在小型公共汽车上,即使在高峰期也总能找到空位。地铁 北京有四条地铁线,还有几条线正在建设中。地铁快捷方便,但是,交通高峰时段情况就可能非常糟糕。地铁票价单程为3元,站名用拼音标注,运营时间为早上5点到晚上11点。 三轮脚踏车游客们喜欢这些人力驱动的“三轮脚踏车”,但价格可能会很贵。因此你在开始旅行之前应该先跟车夫交谈,确保弄清楚价格,例如,明确价钱是否按人数计算、是单程还是往返双程的问题。如果你想去老北京窄小的胡同探秘,三轮脚踏车是值得一坐的。助读讲解本句中make sure后的you know the price为
21、宾语从句,before you begin the journey为时间状语从句,if it is per person, single or return为条件状语从句。第一步速读了解文章主题和段落大意速读P12教材课文,匹配段落大意()1.Para.1AMinibuses()2.Paras.24 BUnderground()3.Para.5 CTaxis()4.Para.6 DPedicabs()5.Para.7 EBuses and trolleybuses答案 15CEABD第二步细读把控文章关键信息细读P12教材课文,选择最佳答案1Tourists shouldnt miss the
22、 103 bus because Athe fare is cheap,starting at 1 yuanByou always get a seat even in rush hoursCit is fast and convenientDit offers one of the most impressive routes2What should you do if you want to take a taxi?ACheck the drivers business permit.BAsk for a receipt.CGo to the station.DBoth A and B.3
23、What is the advantage of minibuses?AThe fares are cheap.BYou can avoid the rush hour.CYou can always get a seat.DYou can have a good view of the city.4Which is TRUE for underground lines in Beijing?AThey are fast and convenient.BThey are very comfortable even in the rush hour.CStation names are mark
24、ed in Chinese.DThey are open from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm.答案14DDCA第三步研读能力升华接轨高考根据P12教材课文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式Taxis are on the streets 24 hours a day.Simply raise your hand,1.and a taxi appears in no time.You should check the cab has 2.a business permit,and make sure you ask for a receipt.Public tran
25、sport 3.provides (provide) a cheap way 4.to get(get) around in Beijing.It is a good idea 5.to avoid (avoid) public transport during the rush hour.Tourists shouldnt miss the 103 bus 6.which/that offers one of the most 7.impressive (impress) routes.There are four underground lines in Beijing,and several lines are under 8.construction(construct)Trains are fast and 9.convenient (convenience),but rush hours can be terrible.Tricycles are worth 10.using(use) if you want to explore the narrow alleys of old Beijing.