1、Name_Learning HandoutContent: Thematic exploration for the theme of Transport and SafetyLesson Type: Reading for writingWarm prompt(温馨提示): Please constantly fill the mind map with the relevant information you get during the course of the class.taxidisadvantages advantages traffic problems convenient
2、Passage 1crowdedTransport & Safety Passage 2causes( drivers )Suggestions( solutions )blame oncauses ( cyclists )your voice causes ( pedestrians )expectation u Activity 1: Free-talkSituation: In the National Day Holiday, where did you go? How did you go there?Topic: What means of transport did you ch
3、oose to travel? Why? (3m)_Passage 1 (Adapted from FLTRP Textbook Book 4 Module 2 Reading)Getting around in Chengdu Different means of modern transport can be used to get around in Chengdu. For example, if you raise your hand, a taxi will appear in no time. Also, there are many buses in Chengdu and f
4、ares are cheap, starting at 2 yuan. Some buses are limited to travel within the city center and some have destinations in the suburbs. But they can also get very crowded. In some areas, minibuses with 12 seats and Didi taxi offer an alternative to expensive taxis and crowded public transport. At pre
5、sent, there are 10 underground lines in Chengdu and several other lines are under construction. They are preferred by citizens, for they are fast and convenient. In addition, tricycles are also worth using. They are specially for those who want to feel the slow pace of life in Chengdu. And of course
6、, you can also choose your own private cars to get around if you can stand frequent traffic jams in Chengdu.u Activity 2: Read Passage 1 and answer the questions. (5m)1.What is passage 1 mainly about? _Passage 2（Adapted from Oxford English Book7 Unit 4） Traffic Accidents and Road SafetyThe number of
7、 road accidents and the deaths arising from those accidents has increased over the past year. This passage is aimed at increasing peoples knowledge of the problem. We must all be aware of the potential causes of traffic accidents and act to prevent them. This is true of everyone as accidents affect
8、drivers of vehicles as well as cyclists and pedestrians. We all have a responsibility to prevent accidents. The following are some of the chief causes of road accidents related to drivers, cyclists and pedestrians(行人), and what they should do to prevent accidents. Driversl Drivers not paying attenti
9、on-This is the most common cause of accidents. When drivers do not pay attention to surrounding traffic, they are not ready when another driver does something wrong, like turning without signaling or giving wrong signals. l Drivers speaking on mobile phones-Recently the number of people fined for sp
10、eaking on their mobile phones while driving has increased by 30 percent. l Drinking and driving-If you drive after you have consumed alcoholic drinks or are drunk, you are violating the law and risking your own life as well as the lives of others. If you are with someone who has been drinking alcoho
11、l, even if it is just a couple of beers, do not allow them to drive.l Drivers speeding-Speed kills. This is a fact that is easily ignored, but driving too fast through city streets is very dangerous. Cyclistsl Cyclists not paying attention-Many cyclists fail to pay attention to the cars that surroun
12、d them, and often ride too close to cars to allow them space and time to stop. Some cyclists make the assumption that traffic laws do not apply to them, but this is not true. Cyclists should always signal at turnings and stay on the correct side of the road. l Riding bicycles on the pavement-Sometim
13、es bicycles are allowed on the pavement, but cycling on the pavement can be dangerous to pedestrians. When on the pavement, cyclists had better walk next to their bicycles to avoid causing any accidents. l Bicycles without lights-It is recommended to have a light on your bicycle at night. Check your
14、 light regularly to make sure it works.Pedestrians l Pedestrians crossing the road in the wrong way-Road safety is important for pedestrians too. They should remember to be cautious, and look both ways and listen for cars that they might not be able to see. Pedestrians should always cross the road o
15、n a crossing, and should never run across the road. Parents and teachers have responsibility to teach children how to cross the road safely.l Pedestrians ignoring traffic lights-Traffic lights are there to guide traffic in a reasonable way. Pedestrians, cyclists and drivers must all obey traffic lig
16、hts, stopping when the light is red and waiting for it to turn green to go. It is up to all of us road users to make sure that we avoid accidents by paying attention to road safety. u Activity 3: Read the title, the subtitles and the first paragraph of Passage 2 and answer the following questions. A
17、dd the key information into your mind-map. (5m)1. What is passage 2 about? _2. What motivates the author to write this passage? _3. Whats the aim of the passage? _4. What do you think will be talked about in the rest parts？_u Activity 4: Read the rest of Passage 2 carefully in groups of 6 and pick o
18、ut the causes related to traffic accidents and the offered suggestions. Add the key information into your mind-map. (7m)_u Activity 5: Discuss with group members to think out other causes related to traffic accidents and come up with relevant suggestions based on your own experiences. Add the key in
19、formation into your mind-map. (5m)_u Activity 6: Post-readingThink about the following three questions (5m)1. Who should be to blame for the traffic accidents? Why? _2. What is the writers purpose to give the last paragraph? _3. What do you want to say to all the road users, including yourselves? _u
20、 Activity 7: Writing (10m) Last Sunday afternoon, you were stuck in a traffic jam due to a traffic accident ahead for such a long time that you missed the whole nights classes, which motivates you to write a letter to the local newspaper: 1.explaining the present state of transport and the traffic p
21、roblems 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.Dear Editor, _Self-checklist: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 _
