新职业英语职业综合英语Unit Transportation.ppt

to be replaced by Reading A give way to e.g. Excitement gave way to fear as she stepped onthe stage. a new part that one buys to replace an old or broken part of a machine, etc. Reading A spare part the vital, crucial element that makes one able to understand or achieve something Reading A the key to... e.g. Working well as a team is the key to success. A-Task 1-1 Task 1 Find out the advantages and disadvantages of each mode of transport mentioned in the passage. Some are provided for you. Mode of Transport Advantages Disadvantages rail capable of meeting different needs capable of carrying heavy and light  products 4) water limited speed capable of running at different speeds favorable freight rates offering low-cost means of carrying bulky, low-value products Reading A A-Task 1-2 Mode of Transport Advantages Disadvantages road capable of performing door-to-door  delivery pipeline capable of being laid on land  or under water 2) air capable of running at high  speeds 2) economical to transport crude oil and natural gas, especially when the volume is large safe The cost of construction and maintenance is high. The cost is higher. capable of reaching faraway places capable of avoiding repeated handling and transshipment Reading A A-Task 2 Task 2 Decide which mode(s) of transport is (are) preferable for the following goods. An example has been provided for you. Goods Mode(s) of Transport ① fresh flowers from Holland to Japan ② jewelry from Hong Kong to Dalian ③ timber from Northeast China to Mongolia ④ crude oil from Russia to Northeast China ⑤ bulky coal from Taiyuan to Lianyungang ⑥ furniture from China to England ⑦ iron ore from Russia to Italy B ⑧ a parcel from Guangzhou to a small village in Jiangxi A. rail B. water C. road D. pipeline E. air E E A, C D A B A, C Reading A ◆ China Post provides three International Mail Services for letters and parcels: ●