英语北师大版必修3 Unit9 Wheels-Lesson 1 On Your Bike(ppt).ppt

* * People are on move. The means of transportation are more and more important. With the development of science and technology, transportation in cities is improving, but with the convenience it has brought to us, some other problems are coming out. … What do you think of the transportation in your city? Talk about it with your friends in your group. Collect information while others are talking. Bikes Cars Disadvantages Popularity Buses advantages Means of transport-ation What do you think about cycling? Is cycling common in your city? What good can cycling do to you and your city? Do you know about cycling movements around the world? Let’s get into Amsterdam! ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? There is a city in Netherlands which has quiet streets even in the center with very few cars. How do people travel there? Read the passage and learn about it. Read the passage to get the main idea of each paragraph and that of the whole passage and find details for each topic. The article 4 2 1 Main idea/Topic 3 Details No. Amsterdam is a good city for cycling How the White Bikebegan There is less traffic in the city The White Bike is back The White Bike in Amsterdam Flat, Convenient facilities for bikes A group of cycling fans, In order to save energy, reduce pollution Bikes for use controlled by computers Both local people and travelers use bikes The topic for each paragraph Reread the passage and then discuss the White Bikes in Amsterdam with your friend by asking and answering questions. Questions for reference: When and why did the White Bikes begin? Why did it stop? What changes have the White Bikes brought to the city? Why do you think cycling in Amsterdam is called White bike? Can the White Bikes be possible in your city? Give your reason. Amsterdam is an unusual city in that it has all the advantages of a big city – culture, history, food, entertainment, good transport – wit