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Unit 17 Avoiding gridlock Reading 1 Smashing Stereotypes Reading 2 Avoiding Gridlock R1 Smashing Stereotypes If you are to write an essay titled Smashing Stereotypes, how will structure your article? First present the stereotypes, and then provide evidence, usually from studies, against the stereotypes. R1 Smashing Stereotypes Scan the first paragraph and point out what the stereotype is. Women drivers are more likely to be involved in accidents. In other words, gender is the most important factor in the accident risk. R1 Smashing Stereotypes Then what are the other factors contributing to accident risks? age, driving experience, weather, speed, alcohol, etc. R1 Smashing Stereotypes Scan the text and circle the key words or sentences of each paragraph. A study Insurance premiums Age the biggest factor Bend accidents Driving in the dark R1 Smashing Stereotypes Distance they keep from others Higher speeds Drinking alcohol Driver fatigue Andrew’s opinion NB All other factors are discussed in relation to gender and age. R1 Smashing Stereotypes Task 1－Simple answers Task approach: Examine the questions. Skim and locate the information. NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. Keys: 1 (they seek/to gain) independence 2 women (drivers) 3 age 4 55 R1 Smashing Stereotypes Task 2－Classification Task approach: Questions are not listed in order of text information. Examine questions for key words. Skim to find parallel expressions. Keys: 5 B 6 A 6 C 8 A 9 B R1 Smashing Stereotypes Task 3－T/F/DNS Task approach: Examine questions for key words. Look for parallel expressions. Decide True, false or DNS. Keys: 10 T 11 T 12 F 13 T 14 DNS 15 F R2 Avoiding Gridlock Answer the questions before reading: What is gridlock? What causes gridlock? How can gridlock be avoided? R2 Avoiding Gridlock The general text pattern is . A. cause-effect B. problem-solution C. general-specific R2 Avoiding Gridlock Let’s pre