1. Unit 9 Lesson 33

2. People are on move. The means of transportation are more and more important. With the development of science and technology, transportation in cities is improving, but with the convenience it has brought to us, some other problems are coming out. …

3. What do you think of the transportation in your city? Talk about it with your friends in your group. Collect information while others are talking. Means of transportatio n Popularit y Disadvantage s Buses Cars Bikes

4. Do you often travel? How do you often travel in your own city? Which do you think is the best way to travel in your own city or town, by bus, by car or by bike?

5. Talk about your ways of travel. Speak out your own opinion and reason it. Take notes while others are talking. NameMeans of transportatio n Convenien t for Advantage s Disadvant ages Me

6. What do you think about cycling? Is cycling common in your city? What good can cycling do to you and your city? Do you know about cycling movements around the world?

7. There is a city in Netherlands which has quiet streets even in the center with very few cars. How do people travel there? Read the passage and learn about it.

8. Read the passage to get the main idea of each paragraph and that of the whole passage and find details for each topic. No.Main idea/TopicDetails 1 2 3 4 The articl e Amsterdam is a good city for cycling How the White Bikebegan There is less traffic in the city The White Bike is back The White Bike in Amsterdam Flat, Convenient facilities for bikes A group of cycling fans, In order to save energy, reduce pollution Bikes for use controlled by computers Both local people and travelers use bikes The topic for each paragraph

9. Reread the passage and then discuss the White Bikes in Amsterdam with your friend by asking and answering questions. Questions for reference: 1.When and why did the White Bikes begin? 2.Why did it stop? 3.What changes have the White Bikes brought to the city? 4.Why do you think cycling in Amsterdam is called White bike? 5.Can the White Bikes be possible in your city? Give your reason.

10. Read the following events and rearrange them according to the time they happened. A.Thieves stole the bikes. B.Some 30 years later the White Bikes came back. C.A group of cycling fans had an idea to start a movement called the White Bikes. D.People enjoy city center streets without cars. E.The city became crowded and dirty again. F.Once the city of Amsterdam was crowded with cars. The correct order: 1. F 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. E 6. D

11. Let’s get into Amsterdam!

12. Netherlands Amsterdam Find Amsterdam in the map

13. The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized nation, the Netherlands is also a large exporter of agricultural products. The country was a founding member of NATO and the EC (now the EU), and participated in the introduction of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) in 1999. Learn about Netherlands

14. Amsterdam is often referred to as one of the most colorful cities in the world. And rightly so!

15. Discover Amsterdam, City of bicycles A city with cyclists galore

16. Amsterdam is an unusual city in that it has all the advantages of a big city – culture, history, food, entertainment, good transport – with relatively few of the disadvantages: it is physically small, beautiful, relatively quiet, and largely thanks to the canals, has relatively little traffic. Do you wonder why Amsterdam is such an unusual city? Read the passage to learn about it.

17. Cycling in Amsterdam

18. Amsterdam is a city with cyclists galore: people cycle to work, to school and to the shops. The couriers use bikes, as do the police and delivery boys. There are pedal boats, and, of course, tourists go about on bikes. Nearly half of all traffic movements in Amsterdam are by bike.

19. Most locals ride bikes. As most locals ride bikes to work, school, shopping, etc., they have accommodated their children with this activity. As you can see, this little boy rides in front of his mom on a seat.

20. A couple of interesting schnapps of the bikes of Amsterdam. Where does the cycle begin A novel way to sell flowers

21. Amsterdam is full of life, day and night, with world-renowned museums, art galleries, music, opera, theater, and dance. It is a truly international city. Amsterdammers are easy- going and welcoming to foreigners, and English is the unofficial second language. With 750,000 inhabitants, Amsterdam offers the advantages of a cosmopolitan center with a small-town feel. Because the city is so compact, bicycles are perhaps the most convenient means of transportation: in fact, bicycles outnumber the people in Amsterdam! Read the following carefully and learn as many key words as possible.

22. Amsterdam is ____ of life, day and night, with ____ museums, art galleries, music, opera, theater, and dance. It is a truly ____ city. Amsterdammers are easy-going and welcoming to ____, and English is the unofficial ____ language. With 750,000 inhabitants, Amsterdam ____ the advantages of a cosmopolitan center with a ____ feel. Because the city is so compact, bicycles are perhaps the most ____ means of transportation: in fact, bicycles ____ the people in Amsterdam! Fill in the blanks from memory according to what you have just read.

23. You are to work out an internet page about a cycling tour for cycling fans. The following pages are for your reference. The Green-world Bicycle Tour Save energy! A clean world! Come and join us!

24. A fully described bicycle route, with background information about the regions, very detailed route descriptions, photos and outstanding bicycle maps.

25. The route is described in 4 parts: from several main cities in Holland to Maastricht (part 0), from Maastricht to Basel (part 1), from Basel to Florence (deel 2) and from Florence to Rome (Part 3). The parts 1, 2 and 3 have been recently updated.

26. On this site you can get an impression of the four bicycle guides by clicking on one of the buttons at the left side. At the bottom of each page you find buttons for more detailed information about places of interest We wish you a nice trip!

27. If you are a cycling fan, here’s something more for you.

28. Vocabulary for Cycling

29. VOCABULARY The main parts of a bicycle are shown in the diagram. In addition: A handbell (or bell) can be used to attract the attention of drivers. A dynamo, front light and back light may be needed. A strong bicycle lock may stop someone from stealing your bike.

30. The word bicycle is often shortened to bike. A person who rides a bike is called a cyclist. A person who walks is a pedestrian, and a driver is a motorist. A cycleway or cycle path is part of a road that cyclists can use safely. Learn by heart