外研社必修一module3-Language Points1.ppt

What’s the news mainly about?Please take down as much information as possible. Chinas high-speed trains to slow down across the country The high-speed trains in China are now facing a “slow down” after the severe(严重的) train crash in Wenzhou in July. The State Council(国务院) has made the decision to slow down the speed of high-speed trains _________ across the country. Fastest in the world. Not anymore... After the deadly crash in Wenzhou last month, the State council made a major decision to ensure(保证) the safety of Chinas high-speed _____network. Under the framework(框架) of a new operation system which takes effect(生效) on August 16th, the high-speed trains from Shanghai to Hangzhou, and Beijing to Tianjin will slow down from 350 km/h to 300 km/h, accompanied with a _______decrease(减少) on the ticket price. Other lines that will be impacted(影响) include the Ningbo-Wenzhou and Wenzhou-Xiamen lines. Their speed will be __________ to 200 km/h. Passengers are expected to spend more time travelling between Hangzhou and Xiamen. Passenger said, “It will take me some 30 more minutes to get to my ________________ I can accept it. As well, five high-speed trains between Beijing and Shanghai will be suspended(暂停) after August 16th. There will still be _____ high-speed trains running on the Beijing to Shanghai railway. Passengers who purchased(购买) pre-sold tickets should not have any ___________in getting a refund(退款). Shao Zhongliang, Director of Hangzhou Railway Station, said, “One pair of trains running between Hangzhou and Beijing, Hangzhou and Tianjin, and the three pairs of trains between Hangzhou and Shanghai will be suspended(暂停). Passengers can get their tickets refunded(退票) at various railway stations. After all the___________________, China‘s previously over-heated high speed trains finally have the chance to________________. Safety has now been made the top concern(关心) rather than breaking spee