1、Module 2Getting Around in Beijingvideo timeIts about how to ride a bus.Tourists.1.What is it about?2.Who might find the information useful,local citizens or tourists?Brainstormingbustrainplanebicycleundergroundmeans of transporttaxi/cabA New Place to VisitBeijing the Forbidden City 紫禁城紫禁城Beihai park
2、 北海公园北海公园the White PagodaBird NestWater CubeTask 1:How to travel around in Beijing?the underground (B.E)the subway (A.E)the metro (China&France)pedicabTask 2:Lucky Rabbit(6)TipEach rabbit includes some questions related to the five parts in the passage.Now lets read and find your carrots.Read Part 1
3、:1.How easy is it to find a taxi in Beijing?2.What color are most taxis?Raise your hand,and a taxi appears in no time.Theyre red.4.Which is the best bus for tourists?The 103 bus.3.Whats the problem with buses?Theyre often very crowded.Read Part 2:5.How many people can get in a minibus?6.What are the
4、 advantages of the underground?12 people.Its fast and convenient.Read Part 3:7.When does it close at night?It closes at 11:00 pm.Read Part 4:8.What can you visit in a pedicab?The narrow alleys of old Beijing.Read Part 5:Task 3:Careful-reading.Now read again please and finish the following form,you c
5、an discuss with your partners if necessary.24 hourseasy to getexpensive5:00am-midnightcheapcrowdedalways get a seatonly 12 passengers5:00am-11:00pmfastconvenientterrible in rush hoursthe narrow alleysexpensiveFill in the chart.Task 4:ConsoladationNow please read aloud and fill in the blanks.Taxis _
6、the price on the window.You should make sure the cab has a _ _before taking a taxi.There are many buses in Beijing,but they can get very_.so passengers should avoid the _ hour.Buses _1-100 are limited to travel within the city center.youd better take a double-decker bus,which offers _ of the city.Mi
7、nibuses provide a(n)_ to taxis and buses.Several underground lines are _in Beijing.Trains are fast and _.You can use tricycles if you are interested in _ the narrow alleys of Beijing.displaycrowdedrushnumberedalternativeunder construction convenientexploringbusinesspermita good view Make a dialogue
8、in pairs(B helps A choose the best means of transport)A:MaryB:You(a native citizen)Destination:Forbidden City/the White Pagoda in Beihai Park/the narrow alleys(hutong)/the city centre/the suburbs/the Bird NestDistance:far/not too far/near Time:3:00/5:00am/6:00am/8:15am/11:00am/6:00pm/8:00pm/11:00pm/
9、midnightMeans:taxis/buses/trolleybuses/minibuses/underground/pedicabs.Task 5:Make a dialogue E.g.(about taxis and bus)A:Hello!B:Hello!A:Im a tourist here.But I dont know how to get around.Could you help me?B:Of course.When and where do you want to go？A:I want to visit the Bird Nest(鸟巢）鸟巢）at 8:00am.B:Its a bit far from here.What about a bus?It is on the streets 24 hours a day and very cheap.A:But I think its too crowded and I dont know take which bus.B:OK.You can take a taxi.Though it is expensive,it can be easy to get.A:Thank you.I will take a taxi.B:Thats all right.
