牛津高中英语--book-7-unit-4-welcome-and-word-power.pptVIP

__________ are used for rapid travel over long distances. Airplanes Work in groups to discuss. 1. What do you know about high-speed trains? High-speed trains can run very fast — at the speed of over 200 kilometres per hour. Though a high-speed train is not as fast as an airplane, it is quite convenient and produces almost no pollution because it uses electricity. 2. Why would many people choose to travel by airplane rather than by ship? There are two reasons. First, air travel is quicker. Businessmen who value time regularly travel by airplane because of its speed. Second, travelling by plane is more comfortable than by ship. With the improvement of technology, many airline companies offer excellent services at a reasonable price. Different means of transport can meet different customers’ needs. Each mean of transport has its own strengths and limitations. 3. Why do we need all these different means of transport? Discussion What do you have to consider before you decide which means of transportation you will use? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the popular means of transport? distance speed cost comfort safety time convenience weather… Factors should be taken into consideration: buses or coaches Advantages Dis-advantages cheap and convenient easily trapped in traffic jams; not so comfortable during peak hours because they are usually very crowded; cause pollution; … Advantages and disadvantages the underground Advantages Dis-advantages fast and convenient; comfortable; fewer traffic accidents; expensive to build; … high-speed trains Advantages Dis-advantages very expensive to build;… extremely fast and convenient;… Unit 4 Public transport Welcome to the unit 李娜 牛津版 高二 模块七 Lead in 1. Where have you been to? How did you go there? How can people travel to another place? 3How did the transportation develop? lane / path highway railway steam train 4Do you know the following tools of transport? bus ship coach underground Bullet