module7unit4project课件.ppt

Preventing traffic Accidents Let’s discuss the following questions: What should you pay attention to when you go school by bike? What do you need to do to avoid accidents on your way to school on foot? If you are a bus driver, what do you think you should or shouldn’t do when you drive students to their school? What are the possible reasons for the traffic accident? What do you think should be done to avoid a traffic accident? Traffic Accidents and Road Safety From the title, what information do you think the reading passage will give us? the causes of traffic accidents and how to be safe on the road Read the article carefully and find  answers to first four questions in Part B. 1 What are some of the causes of traffic accidents involving vehicles? 2 How do accidents involving bicycles happen? 3 If you are cycling at night, what should you always do? 4 What should all pedestrians do? Answers 1 Traffic accidents involving vehicles are mainly caused by drivers who make incorrect actions, such as not paying attention while driving, being impatient in a traffic jam, speaking in a mobile phone while driving, drinking alcohol, speeding and so on. 2 Accidents involving bicycles are usually caused because cyclists are not paying attention to the cars around them, or carrying a passenger. Sometimes accidents occur with bicycles when the brakes on their bicycles do not work properly or their bicycles do not use lights at night. 3 There should be a light on the bicycle. 4 Pedestrians should always cross roads on a crossing. While crossing, they should look both ways and listen for cars. Let’s check your understanding of the reading passage by more questions. 1 What is the purpose of the notice? The notice is aimed at increasing people’s awareness of the traffic problem. 2 What is the most common cause of accidents? Drivers’ not paying attention. 3 Why is it dangerous for drivers to speak on mobile phones? Because speaking on the phone requires concentration and takes