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课件网) 必修三 Unit 8 Green Living Lesson 3 “White Bikes” on the Road 1. Which means of transport do you often choose in your daily life 2. Which means of transport do you think is environmentally friendly 3. Have you tried shared bikes ●What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of them DeepThinking The advantages of shared bicycles The disadvantages of shared bicycles convenient saving energy reducing pollution providing public transport keeping fit economic/cheap making “the last-mile distance” easy environmentally friendly ... much slower than cars inconvenient in bad weather unsuitable for a long trip easily stolen/ damaged causing parking problems causing accidents on the road ... ●Can you guess in which city the idea of “shared bikes” was born Amsterdam SKIM THE TEXT SKIM THE TEXT and match the main idea with each paragraph. A How the white bikes began. C Bike-sharing is more and more popular in the world. B The white bikes are back. D The convenience and problems of bikes in China. E How the white bikes affect Amsterdam. F Amsterdam is a good place for cycling. P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 How many parts can the text be divided into The structure of the article Part 1 (Para.1) “White bikes” on the road Part 2 (Paras.2-5) The popularity of cycling in Amsterdam Part 3 (Para.6) The development of “White bikes” “White bikes” in China CAREFUL READING CAREFUL READING Amsterdam is called "the City of Bicycles". Why is it a good city for cycling Read the first paragraph and take notes about the reasons. Why is Amsterdam a good city for cycling ●It’s flat and therefore convenient for bicycles. ●There are plenty of places for bicycles parking. ●Most streets in the city centre have a bicycle path. Reading Comprehension Amsterdam is called“the City of Bicycles”because of . A. the cycling fans there B. the appearance of bicycles C. the quality of bicycles D. the popularity for bicycles CAREFUL READING CAREFUL READING Where did the idea of “white bikes” start What happened to it soon after, and what is the situation now Read para 2-5. Make notes in the table. In the 1960s purpose(目的): actions（行动/方法): results（结果): To save energy, reduce pollution and provide free public transport. Painted bicycles white and placed them in many areas for anyone to use. “white bikes”all disappeared--thieves stole them all in a matter of weeks. Para. 2 Development of "White Bikes" CAREFUL READING Development of "White Bikes" In 1999 actions（行动/方法): results（结果): Para. 3-4 To use computer tracking system to record their every move; The new bikes were painted in bright colors; The bikes were parked at special parking places. People can enjoy clean air and easy transport in central Amsterdam. CAREFUL READING Development of "White Bikes" Now Para. 5 The idea of “white bikes” has pedalled its way around the world and there has been a global increase in bike-sharing. Reading Comp ... ...
