张英莉-科技英语综合教程-Unit 9 Transportation.pptxVIP

Unit 9 TransportationWarm-upIntensive Reading--Text AExtensive Reading--Text BExtensive Reading--Text CUnit 9 Transportation Unit 9 TransportationUnit OverviewPassagesAcademic SkillsTest AIntensive Reading10 New Technological Features That Might Come Standard in Your Future Cartranslating skillsLong Sentences——长句Text B Extensive ReadingChina’s High-speed Rail Development (Excerpt)Writing SkillTechnical PapersText CExtensive ReadingFlying Taxis, Urban AviatorsListening SkillDictation Unit 9 Transportation Everyone is well aware of the role of transportation in our life. Today, we enjoy the convenience of modern transportation involving various kinds of vehicles such as ships, planes, trains, and automobiles, which allow us to go wherever we choose and make our work more efficient. In one word, they are so closely related to our life and have made our country a nation on wheels. Moreover, with the advances in technology the research and development of them have never ceased. Before ReadingWarm-up Before ReadingWarm-up QuestionsUnit 9 TransportationApproaching the Topic1. Which means of transportation do you prefer? Why?2. With the development of technology, cars are becoming smarter and smarter. How “smart” will they be according to your imagination? 3. What will the future transportation look like in your opinion? Intensive ReadingInformation analysis1. Which means of transportation do you prefer? Why?There are many means of transporsportation such as cars, airplanes, ships, etc. The sole purpose of these means of transportation is to get something/someone from point A to point B. My favorite types of transportation are bicycles, buses and trains. On the one hand, bicycles do not use fossil fuel, and are therefore environmentally-friendly. On the other hand, riding bicycles can help to improve the strength of my lungs and my heart. It is also fun to ride out with the family. But when the distance of travel grows longer, I would generally choose public transport s