1、ReviewWords and expressions单词回顾学生早读时已预习过本单元单词，可利用几分钟时间带学生快速回顾温习。对单词的熟练度越高，阅读的速率也越高。benefitflatthereforeconvenientparkingconveniencehopefulneighbourhoodvi.&n.得益；好处adj.平的adv.所以，因此adj.方便的，便利的n.停车n.方便，便利adj.(人)抱有希望的n.街坊；邻近地区conj.无论在何处，无论到哪里n.贼，小偷n.集成电路片，硅片vt.插入，嵌入adv.当然，确实不愉快的，厌烦的n.后果，结果whereverthiefchi
2、pinsertindeedfed upconsequencearrestwork outarguevt.逮捕，拘留锻炼身体，做运动vi.争辩，争吵What do you know about Netherlands?What is it famous for?Which is the biggest city in Netherlands?Warm-upWatch a video about Amsterdam.What information can you get?Amsterdam is one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the wor
3、ld.objectivesTo read a newspaper article and understand the main pointsTo act out a dialogue explaining what has been happeningTo learn to use the expressions:Expressions:be convenient for sb to do sthbenefit by/fromSkimming and scanningSkimming and scanning are two fast reading skills to help to br
4、owse text and extract the key points.The skills require practice,but once you have got the hang of them youll find you can get through a substantial amount of reading in quite a short time.These reading methods make it easier for you to grasp large amounts of material,especially when youre previewin
5、g.They are also useful when you dont need to know every word.略读(skimming)只看文章标题、下标题以及每个部分或者段落第一行，关注文章中反复出现的关键词。略读时，要用充足的时间读懂段落的第一句和第二句，因为第一句往往是该段的主题句(topic sentence)，而第二句往往是对前句的延伸(extension)或进一步的解释(explanation)。通过略读把握文章大意运用扫读(scanning)迅速浏览从第三句开始的后面部分,搜寻作者对开头两句的支持句(supporting sentences),并同时注意文章中间是否有转
6、折词(transition),因为这些词常常会把文章的思路逆转或加入其它重要的信息。当读到段落的最后一句时,我们又要使用略读,这时必须再次放慢速度(slow down your pace)直到完全消化作者对段落的小结(conclusion),因为该小结有可能与主题句截然相反或引导读者进入下一个段落。通过扫读寻找特定信息或特定词组a general ideacertain informationtitles and headingsthe first and last sentences of paragraphsthe first and last paragraphspictures and
7、 chartsScan the text forkey words and phrases,dates,etc.Do not need toread the whole text.Reading Tips阅读时，可根据阅读任务的不同，综合运用略读(skimming)与扫读(scanning)。提高快速阅读水平。Skimming for general ideasGuess from the titleRETURN of the white bikes!returning a borrowed white bikereappearing of the white bikesgetting whi
8、te bikes back from thievesSkimmingReading Comprehension I1.The passage is _.A.from a travel brochureB.from a research reportC.about the beauty of AmsterdamD.about the“white bikes”in AmsterdamChoose the best answer.SkimmingReading Comprehension II2.Whats the writers attitude towards the“white bikes”p
9、rogram?A.Defensive.B.Persuasive.C.Supportive.D.Subjective.Para.Main idea1234Amsterdam is a good city for cycling.White bikes in the 1960s.More than 30 years later,the“white bike”is back.There is less traffic in the city.(Effects of the“white bikes”.)Get the main idea of each paragraph.SkimmingReadin
10、g Comprehension IIIScanningfor specific informationReading Comprehension IVScanning1.Using a computer chip is to make the bike run faster.2.The new“white bike”is painted white in Amsterdam.3.In Amsterdam riding a bicycle is not very convenient.You can not find a bicycle anywhere.1.Why is Amsterdam c
11、alled the“City of Bicycles”?A.Because it has millions of bicycles.B.Because people like to ride bikes there.C.Because it is convenient for bicycles there.D.Because it is famous for its white bike.Choose the best answers.Reading Comprehension VScanning2.Which of the following led to the failure of th
12、e first white bike plan?A.Citizens didnt support the plan.B.Thieves stole all the bikes.C.The plan was unreasonable.D.The government banned the plan.3.What effect has the“white bike”had?A.Many cities followed the successful example of Amsterdam.B.More and more people bought bikes.C.Lots of energy ha
13、s been saved.D.There is less traffic in central Amsterdam.Now 2 mins to test your spelling.1.English-Chineseflat,parking,hopeful,neighbourhood,thief,consequence,bone,2.Chinese-English得益，好处；因此；无论在哪里；锻炼身体；争辩When finished,exchange your papers to see who does the best.注;另附word文档，点此链接Amsterdam is flat an
14、d there are also plenty of bicycle(1)_ places and bicycle paths,so it is(2)_ for cycling.In the 1960s,some cycling fans(3)_ up with the idea that only bicycles were allowed in the city centre with the purpose of saving energy,(4)_ pollution and providing free public transport.Fill in the blanksparki
15、ngconvenientcamereducingHundreds of bicycles were(5)_ white and placed in different neighborhoods around Amsterdam for people to use.But it was not a(6)_ idea because all the bicycles were stolen within weeks.paintedsuccessfulNow the white bikes come back and their every move is(8)_ bya computer chi
16、p.(9)_ wants to use them has to insert a special card.There is already less traffic in central Amsterdam,because both localsand(10)_ have been using the white bikes.recordedWhoevertouristsDo you want a car?Why or why not?(120词左右）Useful words:benefit flat convenience hopeful indeed fed up1.Learn the words and expressions in Lesson 1 by heart.2.Underline the sentences you dont understand.