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Unit 6 Unit 6 Unit 6 Automobile Unit 6 Automobile Learn to Communicate Text Learning Exercises Learn to Communicate Learn to Communicate Background Information Video ：Cars Discussion：Advantage Disadvantage of the Automobile Background Information Background Information The History of Volkswagen Literally, the word “Volkswagen” means “people’s car.” In Germany, the idea of a people’s car wasn’t exactly a new one. Before the 1930’s, there had been many efforts to create simple cars that everyone could afford, but none met with profound success. Almost all cars before 1930, even if they were designed to be simple enough for the average person, ended up costing more than the average worker’s yearly wage. Background Information Background Information Meanwhile, the year was 1930, and Ferdinand Porsche( 费迪南德• 波尔舍) had just set up an automotive design company, which became known as the Porsche Büro. Later in 1933, Adolf Hitler met with Ferdinand Porsche to discuss Hitler’s idea of a Volkswagen. Hitler proposed a people’s car that could carry 5 people, cruise( 以经济速度行驶) up to 62 mph, return 33 mpg( 英里/ 加仑）, and cost only 1 000 Reichs marks. This was an opportunity for Porsche to push his idea of a small car forward, as was it to help Hitler get a real people’s car for the citizens of Germany. Background Information Background Information Initially, Porsche designated this design the Type 60, but it was soon changed to the V1 (experimental 1). Hitler also proposed to have a converti