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Lead in Look at the following pictures . Discuss what means of transport you often use to travel in your town. Getting Around in Beijing. Listening: Getting Around in Beijing Listen to the tape and find out what means of transportation are mentioned in the tape. taxis. cabs.
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Lead in Look at the following pictures . Discuss what means of transport you often use to travel in your town .
Listening:Getting Around in Beijing Listen to the tape and find out what means of transportation are mentioned in the tape .
taxis cabs
buses trolleybuses
the underground (train) (B.E) the subway (train) (A.E) the tube (inf.)
Fast reading : Look at the passage and say who might find the information Useful.
Reading Answer the questions according to the passage. 1. How easy is it to find a taxi in Beijing? 2. What color are most taxis? 3. What's the problem with buses? 4. Which is the best bus for tourists? 5. How many people can get in a minibus? 6. What are the advantages of the underground? 7. When does it close at night? 8. What can you visit in a Pedi cab?
Language points : 1.in no time 2.get around 3.rush hour 4.under construction 5.Be worth doing
Match the words in the box with their meanings. get around 1.to go from one place to another: __________ 2.a person who uses public transport: __________ 3.a ticket for a two-way journey: __________ 4.the road the public transport service uses regularly: ________ 5.the busiest time of day: __________ 6.the price of a ticket: __________ 7.a ticket for a one-way journey: __________ 8.the place you want to go to: __________ 9.a document which shows you have paid for something __________ 10.a place to sit: __________ 11.another word for taxi: __________ 12.a document which gives you the right to do something: __________ passenger return _route rush hour fare single destination receipt seat cab permit
Group work : complete the table by scanning the text. fast ; convenient 24 hours a day expensive From 5 am to midnight cheap crowded regular services; the same route seat for everyone more expensive fast; convenient From 5 am to 11 pm crowded during rush hours Useful for exploring the narrow alleys expensive
Discussion: Suppose you were a visitor to Beijing , what means of transport would you prefer to use to get around in Beijing .
Summery & Homework Make up a dialogue according to the following situation: 运用已知的关于北京交通方面的信息及学到的相关表达, 解决实际生活中的问题——你正急于赶飞机却不知道 如何安全快速地赶到机场,于是向周围的朋友求助 , 询问如何在两小时内能够以最佳线路到达机场。