[名校联盟]湖南省蓝山二中高二英语M7 U4 全单元教案：Reading.docVIP

... T: Well done, everyone. In addition to these, the underground system in London is also the oldest and the best in the world. Today we’ll learn something about the London Underground. Step 2: Fast-reading for general idea. Now let’s come to our books. Go through the passage as quickly as possible and try to find answers to the three questions in Part A. While reading, you just need to focus on and identify the information which is needed to answer the questions. Answers A 1 In 1863. 2 It was important because it linked with other lines at almost every station, making the system more user-friendly. 3 He is the architect that designed many of the new stations built between 1918 and 1938. Many of the stations are still in use today. Step 3: Detailed reading for important information 1. Now read the passage again more carefully. After it, you are required to answer the questions of Part C1. Answers C1 1 Most railway tracks did not go into the London city centre, so buses were required. This increased traffic on the road. The underground system transported more people without increasing traffic on the road. 2 The carriages did not have windows and were pulled by steam engines through narrow tunnels. 3 He bought many of the different lines and set up the Underground Group. 4 The underground has functioned as a bomb shelter, an aeroplane factory, an anti-aircraft centre and meeting rooms for the government administration. 5 After World War II, more lines were added because more people traveled on the underground. 6 It means that many of the lines are linked at many stations. Therefore, it is very convenient for riders to go to different places in the city from any station. 2. In the brochure, the following years indicate the important stages in the development of the London Underground. Listen to the tape and find the information to match the year. Answers C2 Date Event 1854 An underground railway was decided to be built. 1863 The first tunnels were opened.