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Unit 2 Smart cars

Unit 2 Smart cars. What does “ smart ” mean?. You look smart in the new suit. 你穿这套新衣服很帅气。 He is smart and can take care of himself. 他很精明可以照顾他自己。 She gave him a smart slap on the cheek. 她狠狠地给了他一记耳光。 smart missiles 导引导弹. Warming Up. Car ( 英 ) 尤指小轿车 ( 美 ) 小轿车，四轮马车 Automobile

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Unit 2 Smart cars

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  1. Unit 2 Smart cars

  2. What does “smart” mean? • You look smart in the new suit. • 你穿这套新衣服很帅气。 • He is smart and can take care of himself. • 他很精明可以照顾他自己。 • She gave him a smart slap on the cheek. • 她狠狠地给了他一记耳光。 • smart missiles • 导引导弹

  3. Warming Up • Car • (英)尤指小轿车 • (美)小轿车，四轮马车 • Automobile • (美)各种机动车总称 • 小轿车，箱式小客车 • saloon（英） • Sedan (美)

  4. Types of Automobile • 敞篷双门轿跑 • Drophead/ Convertible • 多功能运动车 • SUV-Sports Utility Vehicle • 越野车 • Off-road vehicle • 硬顶跑车 • Sports Coupe • 英音：['ku:pei] • 美音：['kupe]

  5. Types of Automobile 概念车 • Conceptual Car • 皮卡(小卡车) • Pick-up

  6. 多功能车 MPV-Multi-Purpose Vehicle 老爷车 Classical car 房车 Recreational Car 9/23/2014 5:47:50 AM

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  8. Mercedes-Benz 奔驰 Germany car brand, the world’s most successful premium car brand. 9/23/2014 5:47:50 AM

  9. 宝马 • Bavarian Motor Works is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916

  10. Ford 福特 1908 Name from the founder Henry Ford. Ford Motor Company is one of the world’s largest automotive companies. 9/23/2014 5:47:50 AM

  11. General Motors 美国通用 • An American multinational automaker based in Detroit, Michigan and the world's second-largest automaker (after Toyota). The old General Motors Corporation was founded in 1908 and was reestablished as of July 10, 2009.

  12. TOYOTA 丰田 Japanese car brands. Since 2008, gradually replaced General Motors as the world's biggest automobile manufacturer. 9/23/2014 5:47:50 AM

  13. Rolls and Royce 劳斯莱斯 In 1906, formally established in the UK. Rolls-Royce with a "nobility" of the car company known worldwide. 2003 Rolls-Royce Motor Company included in the BMW Group. 9/23/2014 5:47:50 AM

  14. Ferrari 法拉利 Ferrari is an Italian automobile manufacturer, founded in 1929 by the Enzo Ferrari, Formula One major high performance sports car manufacturers. Ferrari car production is mostly hand-made, the annual output of about 4300 units. 9/23/2014 5:47:50 AM

  15. VOLVO 沃尔沃 Swedish car brand, is the world's safest cars. March 28, 2010, Volvo acquired by China Geely. 9/23/2014 5:47:50 AM

  16. Faw Red Flag 一汽红旗 In 1958, a Red Flag limousine first developed, has since become a symbol of national cars. National Day anniversary at the world grand festival season, with the highest leaders of the Red Flag limousine ride to review. 9/23/2014 5:47:50 AM

  17. Geely 吉利 Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. is China's top ten enterprises in the automotive industry, is "50 years of China's fastest growing auto industry, growth best " of the enterprise. 9/23/2014 5:47:50 AM

  18. Chery 奇瑞 Chery Automobile Co.,. in Anhui Province in 1997 .2002, Chery car production and sales exceed 5 million, successfully established itself as the domestic auto industry。 9/23/2014 5:47:50 AM

  19. Words about Cars Trunk（后备箱） roof Windshield（挡风玻璃） windshieldwiper（雨刮器） rearlight • Hood（引擎罩 ） doorhandle door wing mirror/rear view mirror number plate headlight Sidelight（侧灯） tire 9/23/2014 5:47:50 AM indicatorlight

  20. Functions GPS (Global Positioning System) vehicle monitoring key functions: GPS smart anti-theft alarm; emergency assistance; car phone; network queries; scheduling management etc. ABS (Anti-locked Braking System): Both normal braking, but also to prevent wheel lock, so that cars can still turn in under braking to ensure that the direction of vehicle braking stability, prevent sliding and the deviation of the vehicle safety control System. 9/23/2014 5:47:50 AM

  21. Monitor driving conditions 评估驾驶 The car can monitor your driving and help you make wise decision.

  22. Why do you like cars? • Possessing a car gives a much greater degree of mobility, enabling the driver to move around freely. • Traveling to work by car is also more comfortable than having to use public transport; More convenient. • The driver can adjust the heating in winter and the air-conditioning in the summer to suit his own needs and preference.

  23. Why don’t you want to own a car? 1.the fees used to protect,repair are too high. 2.not safe/traffic accidents 3.traffic jams are awful 4.Pollutions to the air 5.the confusing directions 6. The feeling of driving：nervous,uncomfortable, worried 7.too many limitations：traffic fees, speed limits

  24. Discussion The merits and demerits of cars.

  25. Brainstorming • What functions do you think a smart car should have?Discuss and list

  26. What can a smart car do? Smart cars can see, hear, feel, smell, talk, and act. They can eliminate most car accidents. They can alert the police and provide precise location of stolen. They can monitor one’s driving and the driving conditions nearby. They can alert the driver who feels drowsy. They can locate your car precisely and warn of traffic jams.

  27. Global Reading 1. Part division 2. New words explanation

  28. Smart CarsText Organization • Part One—(Paras 1-3) • Part Two—(Paras 4-9) • Part Three—(Paras 10-13)

  29. New technology will have a dramatic impact on _____ and _________in the 21st century. cars highways With the aid of advanced technology, smart cars will be so designed that they can help eliminate ______________, determine their own _______________ and warn of ___________. traffic accidents precise locations traffic jams GPS and “telematics” will make it possible to build _____________, which will benefit us in more than one way. smart highways

  30. Part One Q1: How important was the automobile industry in the 20th century? Q2: What will happen to cars and roads in the 21 century?

  31. Sentences • 1. Sales of the automobile industry stand at about a trillion dollars, making it the world's biggest manufacturing industry. (L. 6) How do you understand the word “stand”? --- It is used to show a particular level or amount.

  32. 2. The key to tomorrow's "smart cars" will be sensors. (L. 10) Paraphrase: The crucial element of the future smart cars will be sensors.

  33. Words and phrases in Part 1 • L4: The automobile industry ranksas amongthe most lucrative and powerful industries…=rank as one of … • Rank as / amongToday's matchranks asone of the most exciting games that these two teams have ever played.Werank amongthe safest countries in the world.

  34. Lucrative(L4): adj. producing much moneysyn.—profitable • lucrative business / market / contract / job The lobbies of Baghdad's five-star hotels are packed with businessmen fighting overlucrative contracts. There is still an illegal butlucrative tradein ivory between Africa and South-East Asia.

  35. presently(L5): adv. especially American English at the present time, (syn.-now);in a short time, (syn-soon) • This is a relatively clean source of energy compared to presently available nuclear power. • Tea will be served presently.

  36. ITS(L13): Intelligent transportation systems; encompassing a broad range of wireless and wireline communications-based information, control and electronics technologies. • Functions of ITS:Help monitor and manage traffic flowReduce congestionProvide alternate routes to travelersEnhance productivitySave lives, time and money. • Examples of Intelligent transportations systems include: Advanced Traveler Information SystemsAdvanced Traffic Management SystemsIncident Management Systems

  37. homework • The merits and demerits of cars.

  38. Thank you!

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