重大版教材 必修4 challenging yourself 2 further reading.pptVIP

必修4 for general ideas I travel America by _________. Greyhound What is Greyhound? It’s an American means of transportation running along distance passenger service all over the country. for specific information 1. Read the article and list the advantages and disadvantages of those of means of transportation. Means Advantages Disadvantages Travell-ing by_____ plane One can’t see anything during a flight; boring Air fare is expensive fast Travellig by _____ Travellig by _________ train comfortable They can see cities and the countryside through the windows Not very many passenger trains are running. As a result,they don’t leave or arrive at a place every day, and don’t go to many cities. Greyhound easy, cheap, convenient 2. Answer the following questions according to your understanding of the article. What is Greyhound? Where did the writer live? How much did the writer pay for the ticket? How long did the writer spend on his journey? 1) It’s an American transportation company running along distance passenger service all over the country. 2) He was living in a city on the west coast. 3) $59 4) One month True or False _____1) The writer traveled America when Christmas was coming. _____ 2) The railroad system in the US is so developed than you can stop at any city. _____ 3) The writer bought a ticket one month before he started the trip. F F T _____ 4) During the trip, the writer couldn’t get off the bus. _____ 5) All the states in a America have the same speed limit. ______ 6) The local time of Eastern America and Western America is different. F F T 3. Complete the following sentences with the proper forms of the words given. inquire/inquiry A I didn’t ______ the reason for his lateness. B Make your _______ at the office if you want to get further information. inquire inquiry 2) adjust/adjustment A The company made an _________ in my salary. B She must learn to _______ herself to English life. adjustment adjust 3) recommend/recommendation A I __________ the