Module 2 Traffic jam

How many means of transport do you know?

coach It’s a bus used for long distances. a long distance bus

motorbike It’s got two wheels and it’s fast.

It is connected to electric wires. trolleybus/tram

taxi/cab You must pay to use this car.

underground/subway This is a suburban railway.It is usually under the city.

bike It is slow,cheap and has two wheels.

air-conditioned bus a bus with air-conditioners

boat a small open vessel for traveling across water

ship a large boat for carrying people and goods on the sea

truck a simple vehicle for carrying goods

helicopter a type of aircraft

minibus a large van fitted with seats so that between 6 and 12 people can travel in it

double - decker bus a bus which has two floors

pedicab a small 3-wheeled bicycle –like passenger vehicle

Getting Around in Beijing

Introduction With the fast development of the modern society, we have to face a big problem of transportation ---- traffic jam. In this module we will know many means of transport and get some interesting information about traffic jam.

Listen to the passage and try to remember what means of transport are mentioned in it. Taxis Buses and trolleybuses Pedicabs Underground Minibuses

Means of transport Working hours AdvantagesDisadvanta ges Taxis Buses Minibuses Under- ground Pedicabs 24 hours easy to get expensive 5:00am- midnight cheap crowded always get a seat only 12 passengers 5:00am- 11:00pm fast convenient terrible in rush hours the narrow alleys expensive

paragraph1 Read the first part and fill in the blanks. 1) Simply r______ your hand, and a taxi a_______ in no time. 2) They d________ the price per kilometer on the window. 3) You should check the cab has a business p________. aise ppears ermit isplay

paragraph2 Read the second part and answer the “True” or “False” questions. 1 ） Public transport provides an expensive way to get around in Beijing. ( ) 2 ） Buses numbered 1 to 100 are limited to travel outside the city centre. ( ) 3) Air-conditioned buses cost more than ordinary ones. ( ) 4) If you sit upstairs of a double- decker bus, you will have a good view of Beijing. ( ) F F T T

paragraph4 Read the paragraph4 and answer the questions. 1 ） How many underground lines are there in Beijing? 2 ） How much does a one –way trip cost? 3 ） When is the underground open? There are four lines now and several lines are under construction. A one-way trip cost 3 yuan. It opens from 5:00am to 11:00pm,

1. Taxis are usually red in color, and they display the _____ on the _____. A. price pre kilometer, window B. routes, door C. signs, back D. words of warning, front Answer the reading comprehension questions according to the text.

2. Fares for _____ are cheap, starting at 1 yuan. Air- conditioned buses cost more. A. taxis B. underground trains C. minibuses D. buses and trolleybuses

3. _____ run regular services and follow the same routes as ______. A. Taxis, underground trains B. Minibuses, large public buses C. Pedicabs, Buses and trolleybuses D. Underground trains, pedicabs

4. The underground is open from _____ am to _____ pm. A. 4:00, 12:00 B. 5:00, 11:00 C. 6:00 am to 10:00 D. 7:00 am to 21:00

Taxis are on the streets in Beijing 24 hours a day. You simply ___ your hand, and a taxi will in front of you in no time. 20,000 buses and trolleybuses in Beijing a cheap way to get around. But you will be displeased as they can ____ very crowded sometimes. Complete the article with one word in each blank. raise provide get appear

public transport during the rush hour may be a good idea. Then you might decide to take a minibus with seats for 12 passengers. It offers an to expensive taxis and crowded public transport in some areas. In Beijing you find four underground lines and several lines more under. alternative construction Avoiding

Underground are fast and, but rush hours can be frightening. Tourists to Beijing like human- pedalled “ tricycle taxis. Tricycles are worth if you want to see the narrow alleys (hutong) of old Beijing. taking convenient

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