1、M7U4 Reading (1) The first underground in the world Teaching Aims:1. Learn how to talk about cultural differences and customs;2. Gain some information about the cultures of different countries.Teaching procedures:Step 1: Revision &Lead-inShow some pictures about Various means of transport.Step 2: Re
2、ading strategyWhat would be included in a tourist brochure?1._of its _, including its _ or _2. Some important_ concerned3. Interesting _4. _to visit the place for yourselfStep 3: Skimming Task I Get the main idea of each paragraph.Para1: _for developing underground systemPara2: _of the Circle Line P
3、ara3: the first railway tunnel under the River Thames and six _linesPara4: important _Para5: _ _during World War IIPara6: _ after World War IIPara7: p_ of the first underground system and e _to visit the place Step4: Detailed readingPart 1 (1) ReasonsWhy was an underground system first developed in
4、London?Part 2 (2-6) DevelopmentTask I Fill in the table.YearEventAn underground railway was decided to be built. 186318681884The first railway tunnel under the River Thames was dug.1884-190919331918-1938During W. W. IIAfter W. W.IIThe last line was added. Try to retell the development of the first u
5、nderground in London.Work in groups of four; Each student retells each part.Part 3 (7) popularity and encouragement Today London Underground is a major business, with over _million passengers traveling a day on _ lines. It travels as far as _ miles out of central London. You can travel all over the underground system with just _ travel card.Step5: After-readingWhats the intention of the author?Discussion: What other ways to relieve the pressure of traffic jam?Step6: Homework1. Retell the text.2. Finish exercises on 课课练。