Module2TrafficJam-Intensivereading学案（外研必修4）.doc

金太阳新课标资源网  HYPERLINK  第  PAGE 4 页 共  NUMPAGES 4 页 金太阳新课标资源网 HYPERLINK  Module 2 Traffic Jam Learning paper 3 Extensive Reading Learning aim: to practice learning skills and revise words and expressions in this module Learning methods: group work, discussing, etc. Activity 1: Read the passage on page 19 and try to answer the following questions. 1. Which city is the USA’s most congested city? 2. Why did the government in London decide to do something about the traffic jam? 3. What is a congestion charge? 4. Does the congestion charge work? How do we know? 5. Do you agree with the idea of the congestion charge? Why? Activity 2: Read the passage on page 75 and try to answer the following questions. Why shouldn’t we carry heavy bags when we are traveling? If you want to sleep, what should you do with your suitcase? Why do many foreigners pay the taxi too much money? Why do travelers wear dark clothes? What attitudes should you have to the locals? When you cross the street, it’s a good idea to walk with other people, why? Why should you carry a spare bag? Which tips do you think are useful for you when you want to travel abroad? Why? Activity 3: 阅读下面短文，并根据短文后的要求 回答问题 （请注意问题后的字数要求） 。 Shanghai’s primary and secondary schools began to reduce class hours and introduce more exercise when the new semester started on Monday, hoping that students will get more sleep and improve their health. Some schools in Shanghai’s Hongkou District axed a morning study session and advanced the time students are expected to arrive at school from 7:30 to 8:00. Morning classes will begin at 8:20, 10 minutes later than last semester. In the Luwan District First Central Primary School, students are required __________________ 8:30 and do at least 15 minutes of exercise before classes begin at 8:45. “Morning exercises are vital because it gives students a boost for the whole day,” said Wu Rongjin, a teacher from the school. Ch