1、必修三 Unit 8 Green Living (5)必修三 Unit 8 Green Living (5)Lesson 3 “White Bikes” on the RoadReading(1)Lesson 3 “White Bikes” on the What is the man doing?What is the man doing?Shared bikesShared bikesShared bikesHave you tried shared bikes? What are their advantages and disadvantages? Shared bikesHave y

2、ou tried shAdvantages shared bikesmake “the last-mile distance” easyconvenientprovide public transportreduce pollutionsave energy.Advantages shared bikesmake “tAdvantages:1. Shared bikes are very convenient, making “the last-mile distance”easy. 2. Shared bikes help reduce pollution, so it can protec

3、t the environment. 3. Shared bikes are not only easy and cheap to use, but also good for health.Advantages:Disadvantagesshared bikescause parking problemscause accidents on the road.Disadvantagesshared bikescauseDisadvantages:1. With the increase of shared bikes, some unexpected accidents are caused

4、 on the road. 2. Besides, shared bikes can cause some parking problems.Disadvantages:parkingparkingCan you guess in which city the idea of “shared bikes”was born?AmsterdamCan you guess in which city thWatch a video about Amsterdam and think Why do people in Amsterdam prefer to ride bikes?Watch a vid

5、eo about Amsterdam 高一英語(師大版)-必修三-Unit-8-Green-Living-(5)Why do people in Amsterdam prefer to ride bikes?Because there are lots of canals and bridges in Amsterdam and riding bikes is more convenient. Why do people in Amsterdam prcanaln. a long, narrow stretch of water that has been made for boats to

6、travel along or to bring water to a particular area.canaln. a long, narrow stretcRead the first paragraph1. It is flat and therefore convenient for bikes.2. There are plenty of parking places.3. Most streets have a bicycle path.thus, as a result ofWhy was the idea of “white bikes” born in Amsterdam?

7、Read the first paragraph1. Itpathn. a way or a track that is built or made by the action of people walkingpathn. a way or a track that i Read the first paragraph again and answer the questions.1. When was the idea of “shared bikes” born in Amsterdam?2. What percentage of trips are made by bikes in A

8、msterdam nowadays?3. What do some people call Amsterdam?Read the first paragraph again1. When was the idea of “shared bikes” born in Amsterdam? The idea began about 50 years ago.2. What percentage of trips are made by bikes in Amsterdam nowadays? About 38% of all trips are made by bikes in Amsterdam

9、. 1. When was the idea of “share3. What do some people call Amsterdam? Some people call Amsterdam “the City of Bicycles”. 3. What do some people call AmCan you predict what will be talked about in the following paragraphs?the history of “white bikes”the development of “white bikes”the results of “wh

10、ite bikes”the benefits the idea broughthow people use the “white bikes”Can you predict what will be tRead the paragraphs 2-6 quickly and check your predictions.Read the paragraphs 2-6 quicklCheck your predictionsthe history of “white bikes” the development of “white bikes” the results of “white bike

11、s”the benefits the idea broughthow people use the “white bikes”Check your predictionsthe histIn what order is the development of “white bikes” arranged?time orderHow do you know that?In the 1960sIn 1999Nowadays In what order is the developmeRead the paragraphs 2-6 carefully and fill in the table.Rea

12、d the paragraphs 2-6 carefu“White bikes” in the 1960spurposesactionsresultsThe return of “white bikes” in 1999actionsresults“White bikes” nowadaysinfluence around the worldin China“White bikes” in the 1960spurp“White bikes” in the 1960spurposesactionsresults“White bikes” in the 1960spurp“White bikes

13、” in the 1960spurposesactionsresultsto save energyto reduce pollutionto provide free public transport“White bikes” in the 1960spurp“White bikes” in the 1960spurposesactionsresultsto save energyto reduce pollutionto provide free public transportpainted bicycles whiteplaced them in many areas for peop

14、le to use“White bikes” in the 1960spurp“White bikes” in the 1960spurposesactionsresultsto save energyto reduce pollutionto provide free public transportpainted bicycles whiteplaced them in many areas for people to useproblems came upthe “white bikes” all disappearedbecome impossible to see“White bik

15、es” in the 1960spurp Retell the first part“white bikes” in the 1960sIn the 1960s, a group of cycling fans in Amsterdam first had the idea for “white bikes”. They wanted to save energy, reduce pollution and provide free public transport. They painted bicycles white and placed them in many areas for p

16、eople to use. Within a matter of weeks, the bikes had all been stolen and the project came to an end. . Retell the first part“whiteThe return of the “white bikes” in 1999actionsresultsThe return of the “white bikesThe return of the “white bikes” in 1999actionsresultshad a computer tracking system in

17、 itpainted in bright colorsparked at special parking placesthe act or process of following sth,sbThe return of the “white bikesThe return of the “white bikes” in 1999actionsresultshad a computer tracking system in itpainted in bright colorsparked at special parking placesthe “white bikes” returned t

18、o Amsterdampeople can enjoy the clean and easy transport in central AmsterdamThe return of the “white bikes Retell the second part“white bikes” in 1999In 1999, “white bikes” returned to Amsterdam. This time every bike had a computer tracking system in it to make it possible to record its movements.

19、They were painted in bright colors and parked at special parking places. . Retell the second part“whit“White bikes” nowadaysinfluence around the worldin China“White bikes” nowadaysinfluenc“White bikes” nowadaysinfluence around the worldin Chinathe idea has pedalled its way around the worldthere has

20、been a global increase in bike-sharingspread“White bikes” nowadaysinfluenc“White bikes” nowadaysinfluence around the worldin Chinathe idea has pedalled its way around the worldthere has been a global increase in bike-sharingmore and more cities have “white bike” programmes(benefits and problems)“Whi

21、te bikes” nowadaysinfluenc Retell the third part“white bikes” nowadaysNowadays, the idea of “white bikes” has pedalled its way around the world. More and more cities in China have their own “white bikes” programmes. Retell the third part“white1. Why did cycling fans put forward the idea of “white bi

22、kes” in the 1960s?2. What is the difference between the “white bikes” of the 1960s and of 1999? Read the passage again and answer the following questions. (Ex.4 on P38)1. Why did cycling fans put foRead the passage again and answer the following questions. (Ex.4 on P38)3. What effects have “white bi

23、kes” had on Amsterdam? 4. Why has the idea spread to other parts of the world in recent years? Read the passage again and ans1. Why did cycling fans put forward the idea of “white bikes” in the 1960s? Because they believed that it would be better for everybody if cars werent allowed in the city cent

24、re and only bicycles were. They hope this would help to save energy, reduce pollution and provide free public transport. 1. Why did cycling fans put fo2. What is the difference between the “white bikes” of the 1960s and of 1999? in the 1960sin 19992. What is the difference betw2. What is the differe

25、nce between the “white bikes” of the 1960s and of 1999? in the 1960sin 1999painted bicycles whiteplaced them in many areas for people to usepainted in bright colorsparked at special parking placeshad a computer tracking system in it2. What is the difference betw3. What effects have “white bikes” had

26、 on Amsterdam ? People can enjoy the clean and easy transport incentral Amsterdam. 3. What effects have “white bi4. Why has the idea spread to other parts of the world in recent years? Because other parts of the world have similar demands and the idea of “white bikes” is a really good one. 4. Why ha

27、s the idea spread to SummarySummaryGroup WorkSuppose you are docents in “the Museum of Shared Bikes”, trying to introduce the development of shared bikes to the tourists. Student A: introduce the basic information of Amsterdam Student B: introduce “white bikes” in the 1960s Student C: introduce “whi

28、te bikes” in 1999 Student D: introduce “white bikes” nowadaysGroup WorkSuppose you are doce1. Refer to your table;2. Language help:Welcome to To talk about , we cannot miss Amsterdam because Thats all aboutThanks for listening.1. Refer to your table;Student A: (Amsterdam)Welcome to our Museum of Sha

29、red Bikes. To talk about shared bikes, we cannot miss Amsterdam because people in Amsterdam have been enjoying the benefits of cycling for years.Student A: (Amsterdam)Student A: (Amsterdam)Its flat streets, plenty of parking places and bicycle paths make it convenient for people to cycle.Student A:

30、(Amsterdam)Student B: (in the 1960s)Therefore, in the 1960s, people in Amsterdam came up with an idea. They painted the bicycles white and placed them in many areas for people to use. However, problems came up and the white bikes all disappeared.Student B: (in the 1960s)Student C: (in 1999)In 1999,

31、the bike-sharing ideas returned to Amsterdam. This time, they were designed with a computer tracking system and were parked at special parking places. Student C: (in 1999)Student D: (nowadays)Nowadays, thanks to the efforts of many people, the idea of shared bikes has pedalled its way around the wor

32、ld. In China, more and more citizens enjoy the benefits of cycling shared bikes. Thats all. Thanks for listening. Student D: (nowadays)Dig Deeper1. What does the title “White Bikes on the Road” mean?2. What does the writer mean by saying “Where will bike- sharing go in China? You decide.”?Dig Deeper1. What does the titD