Module 2 Traffic Jam
话题词汇
1.improvement n.改善；提高
2.transport n.交通；运输
3.convenience n.方便；便利
4.pollution n.污染
5.crowded adj.拥挤的
6.solution n.解决方案
7.beneficial adj.有益的；有利的
8.living standards生活水平
9.environmentally friendly环保的
10.build up树立；逐步建立
经典语篇 (2011·江西)
假设你是星光中学的李华，将参加主题为“Let’s Ride Bicycles”的英语演讲比赛。请撰写一份演讲稿，主要内容包括：
1.目前汽车带来的空气污染和交通堵塞等问题；
2.骑自行车的益处，如节能环保、有利健康等。
参考词汇：低碳生活lowcarbon life；节能energy saving
注意：1.词数120左右；
2.演讲稿的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Good morning，everyone，
I am Li Hua from Xingguang Middle School.The topic of my speech is “Let’s Ride Bicycles”.
Thank you!
佳作欣赏
Good morning，everyone，
I’m Li Hua from Xingguang Middle School.The topic of my speech is “Let’s Ride Bicycles”.
As is known to all，with the improvement of people’s living standards①，cars have become a popular means of transport，and they bring great convenience to our life②.However，they have also caused some problems such as air pollution and traffic jams.
How can we solve the problems then？As far as I’m concerned，riding bicycles is a good solution.For one thing，bicycles don’t need any petrol and they are energy saving.For another，bicycles are environmentally friendly because they won’t give off waste gas.What’s more，riding bicycles is a good way for us to exercise and it is beneficial to our health③.
Therefore，let’s take the responsibility to build up a lowcarbon city by riding bicycles.Come on and join us!
Thank you!
思维发散
1.将第①句改为含有as引导的状语从句的复合句
as people’s living standards improve
2.将第②句用现在分词短语改写
bringing great convenience to our life
3.将第③句用“be of ＋抽象名词”改写
it is of benefit to our health
Ⅰ.重点单词
A.写作单词
1.limit (vt.)限制
2.impressive (adj.)给人印象深刻的
3.route (n.)路线
4.provide (vt.)提供
5.explore (vt.)探索
6.mood (n.)心情；心境
7.react (vi.)反应
reaction (n.)反应
8.solution (n.)解答；答案
solve (vt.)解决
9.permit (n.)执照；许可证；(vt.)允许
permission (n.)允许
10.convenient (adj.)方便的
convenience (n.)方便；便利
B.阅读单词
11.suburban (adj.)郊区的；市郊的
12.display (vt.)展示；陈列
13.cab (n.)出租汽车；计程车
14.receipt (n.)收据
15.fare (n.)车费
16.destination (n.)目的地；终点
17.blow (vt.)吹响
18.registration (n.)执照；登记
register (v.& n.)登记；注册
Ⅱ.重点短语
1.be connected to与……相连
2.be/get stuck in被困在……
3.in no time马上；一会儿
4.get around到处旅行；四处走动
5.under construction正在建设之中
6.switch off关上(电灯、电视等)；断掉(电源)
7.be in a good mood情绪、心情很好
8.keep cool保持冷静
9.no way(俚语)肯定不；没门儿
10.have a view of看到
Ⅲ.经典句式
1.Simply raise your hand，and a taxi appears in no time.
只要你招招手，立刻就会有出租车出现。
2.It’s a good idea to have your destination written in Chinese.
把你的目的地用汉语写出来是个好主意。
3.Leave the motor on.
让发动机开着。
4.What’s more，central London shops did not lose business even though there were fewer cars.
而且，即使车少，伦敦市中区的商店也没因此而生意受损。
5.You should not only listen to the teacher’s and your classmates’ pronunciation，but also to tapes and broadcasting.
你不仅要听老师和同学们的发音，而且还要听磁带录音和广播。
Ⅳ.课文语法填空
If you want to get around in Beijing，here is the transport you can choose.
Taxis are on the streets 24 hours 1.a day.The price 2.is displayed(display) on the window.You should ask 3.for a receipt.
Public transport may be the cheapest means of transport,4.starting(start) at 1 yuan，but buses and trolleybuses are very 5.crowded(crowd) during the rush hour (6：30 am—8：00 am and 5：00 pm—6：30 pm).Buses with different number sections travel to different places or serve at different times.
Minibuses are less expensive 6.than taxis and less crowded than public transport.If you want to get a seat in rush hours，a minibus is a 7.better(good) choice.
The underground is fast and 8.convenient(convenience).It opens from 5：00 am to 11：00 pm.A oneway trip costs 3 yuan.
If you want to explore the narrow alleys，you’d better choose pedicabs,9.but remember to make sure of the price 10.before your journey.
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1provide sth.for sb.＝provide sb.with sth.向某人提供某物
provided/providing that...假如……；倘若……
2其他表示“向某人提供某物”的方式有：supply sth.for/to sb.＝supply sb.with sth.，offer sb.sth.＝offer sth.to sb.
(1)I was told the Learning Center provides help for students and I’m anxious to get help from you.
我被告知，“学习中心”给学生提供帮助，而我急于想获得你们的帮忙。
(2)I’d appreciate it if you could do me a favor to provide me with some suggestions which you think are feasible.
如果你能帮我一个忙，给我提供一些你认为可行的建议的话，我会非常感激。
多维训练
单句语法填空
(1)Many Chinese universities provided scholarships for students in need of financial aid.
(2)He kept me well supplied with cups of coffee while I wrote the report.
(3)They offered a very good job to him，but he turned it down.
(4)You can go out to play provided/providing(provide) that you finish your homework.
(5)As many as five courses are provided(provide)，and you are free to choose whichever suits you best.
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1if it is convenient to/for you如果你方便的话
It is convenient for sb.to do sth.对某人来说做某事很方便。
2convenience n.方便；便利；便利的事物
at one’s convenience在某人方便时
for convenience为方便起见
for the convenience of为了方便……
(1)We hope that you will accept our invitation if it is convenient for you.
如果你方便的话，我们希望你能接受我们的邀请。
(2)With a caravan，you can stop at your own convenience；you’re not dependent on hotels.
开着一辆大篷车，你可以随意停下来，不用住旅馆。
[特别提醒]
(1)convenient作表语时，不能用表示人的名词或代词作主语，多用于It is convenient for sb.to do...这一句型中。
(2)convenience意为“方便；便利”时，为不可数名词；表示“便利的事物；便利设施”时，为可数名词。
多维训练
(1)单句语法填空
①If it is convenient to you，please come to my birthday party.
②It is convenient for him to do(do) the work.
③The office is furnished with modern conveniences(convenient).
(2)完成句子
①We bought this house for convenience(为了方便)；it’s near the school.
②We can meet to discuss this further at your convenience/if it is convenient for/to you(在你方便时).
③A new general store has been built for the convenience of(为了方便……) residents.
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be stuck with摆脱不了，甩不掉
get stuck on被难住；答不上来
stick sth.on...把……贴在……上
stick sth.into...把……刺/插入……
stick out伸出；探出；继续
stick to坚持，信守to为介词
(1)The bus got stuck in the snow and we had to walk the rest of the way.
公共汽车陷在雪中开不动了，剩下的路我们只好步行了。
(2)He got stuck on the first question.
第一个问题他就答不上来。
(3)Careful—there’s a nail sticking out of that board.
小心，那块板上有颗钉子突出来了。
多维训练
单句语法填空
(1)He stuck a stamp on the envelope.
(2)The nurse stuck the needle into my arm.
(3)The wheels of our car were stuck(stick) in the mud on our way back.
(4)Reporters should stick to reporting the facts.
(5)Stuck(stick) in traffic，he became impatient.
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多维训练
短语填空
(1)At no time did I feel they were being unreasonable.
(2)I want to be home in time for tea.
(3)You’d better do one thing at a time，so that you can concentrate on it.
(4)At one time，that kind of thing would have made me really angry.
(5)Tom got the car fixed in no time.
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多维训练
短语填空
(1)News soon got around that he had resigned.
(2)No matter how I explain，I just can’t get it across to her.
(3)They got over many difficulties in their English study.
(4) —How are you getting along with your study?
—Quite well.I got an “A” in a maths exam.
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多维训练
短语填空
(1)Switch over if you don’t like the programme.
(2)When I switched on the light，I found the room robbed.
(3)You can make a switch if it is not convenient to you.
(4)I parked the car and switched off the engine.
(5)They switched their speech to a more interesting subject.
7 You should not only listen to the teacher’s and your classmates’ pronunciation，but also to tapes and broadcasting.你不仅要听老师和同学们的发音，而且还要听磁带录音和广播。
not only...but also...表示“不但……而且……”，通常可以连接两个并列的谓语、宾语、表语、状语等，还可以连接两个并列的句子。
1not only A but also B＝B as well as A
2not only...but also...连接两个分句时，若not only位于句首，not only所在的分句要部分倒装，but also后面的分句不倒装。
3not only...but also...连接并列主语时，谓语动词要遵循“就近一致原则”。
4not only只能连用，而but also既可连用，也可分开用，also也可省略。
(1)Yet through his painstaking efforts，he changed not only his own fate but also the history of America.
然而通过这些艰苦的努力，他不但改变了自己的命运也改变了美国的历史。
(2)Not only do I like this movie，but my mother also likes it.
不但我喜欢这部电影，我的妈妈也很爱看它。
多维训练
(1)单句语法填空
Not only a little girl but also adults have(have) a growing appetite for junk food nowadays.
(2)Not only did she make a promise(她许下了诺言)，but she also kept it.
(3)同义句改写
He speaks not only English and French but also Spanish.
①Not only does he speak English and French but also Spanish.(改为not only位于句首的倒装句)
②He speaks Spanish as well as English and French.(用as well as改写)
Ⅰ.语境填词
1.Some people like to say that every problem has a solution(答案).(2015·湖南)
2.Students living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted(允许) to cook in the kitchen.(2015·天津)
3.I would appreciate it if I am offered with an opportunity to display(展示) my talent.(2015·陕西)
4.Their destination(目的地) is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival which is held over a period of three days every March.(2015·福建)
5.Welcome to the Electronic Village to explore(探索) new ways of language teaching and learning.(2015·安徽)
6.Is it the price you see on the gift receipt(收据)？(2017·湖南)
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1.Students are provided with a combination(组合密码) for their room door locks upon checkin.(2015·天津)
2.Looking forward to your reply at your convenience.(2015·重庆)
3.A schoolgirl saved her father’s life by kicking him in the chest after he suffered a serious allergic(过敏的) reaction(react) which stopped his heart.(2017·四川)
4.Moody(mood) and impatient，burdened by fears that none of us realized resulted from my early years of need，I was not an easy child to love.(2017·江苏)
5.He was born in a poor family，and only received a limited(limit) education in his childhood.(2017·浙江)
6.Hiring managers make the best impression(impress) on their candidates.(2017·陕西)
Ⅲ.短语填空
1.I didn’t become a serious climber until the fifth grade，when I went up to rescue a kite that was stuck in the branches of a tree.(2017·浙江)
2.And the word quickly got around that he was from New York City.(2017·广东)
3.In addition，one can enjoy various art projects that people have created on display for the rest of the world.(2011·湖南)
4.Please switch the lights off as you leave.
5.Keep cool when you are in trouble.
6.He was really hungry.In no time，he ate up everything on the plate.
Ⅳ.完成句子
1.Even though the conference hall is near his apartment，he has to hurry a little if he wants to be punctual.(2015·湖北)
尽管会议大厅靠近他的公寓，如果他想要守时，他还是要快一点。
2.It not only affects our everyday life，but may also threaten people’s lives.(2015·江苏)
它不但影响了我们的日常生活，而且可能会威胁人们的生命。
3.Read this story and you will realize that not everything can be bought with money.(2017·四川)
读这个故事，你将会意识到并非一切东西都能用金钱买到。
4.My neighbour had both his legs broken in the traffic accident.
我的邻居在车祸中撞断了两条腿。
5.They walked off，leaving me sitting there all by myself.
他们走了，让我一个人孤零零地坐在那儿。
写作素材 (关于郊游)
1.天气允许的话，我们将去郊区四处走走。
2.这不仅给我们提供了一次放松的机会。
3.它还会使我们心情愉悦。
4.郊区有很多新工厂正在建设当中。
5.如果你方便的话，欢迎你加入到我们当中来。
提示 黑体部分用本单元词汇表达，并且请使用独立主格结构，not only...but also...等。
连句成篇 (将以上句子连成一篇50词左右的英语短文)
Weather permitting，we’ll go to the suburb to get around.Not only can it provide a chance for us to relax ourselves but also we will be in a good mood.Many new factories are under construction.If it is convenient to you，you are welcome to join us.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
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New Yorkers are gradually getting used to more bicyclers on those hot blue City Bikes.But what about local bike shops？Is City Bike rolling up riders at their expense？At Gotham Bikes in Tribeca，manager W．Ben said the shop has seen an increase in its overall sales due to the bikeshare program.“It’s getting more people on the road，” he said.James Ryan，an employee at Danny’s Cycles，said City Bike is a good option for people to ease in a city famous for its traffic jams.“They can try out a bike without buying one.” he said.
Rentals are not a big part of the business at either Gotham Bikes or Danny’s Cycles.But for Frank’s Bike Shop，a small business on Christopher St.，the bikeshare program has been bad news.Owner Frank Arroyo said his rental business has decreased by 90% since City Bike was rolled out last month.Arroyo’s main rental customers are European tourists，who have since been drawn away by City Bikes.
However，Ben said the bikeshare is good for bike sales at his shop.“People have used the bikeshare and realized how great it is to bike in the city，then decide that they want something nicer for themselves，” he noted.Andrew Crooks，owner of NYC Velo，at 64 Second Ave，said at first he was concerned about bikeshare，though，he admitted，“I was happy to see people on bikes.It seemed like a great idea，but one that would be difficult to implement(实施)．”Crooks said he worried about inexperienced riders’ lack of awareness of biking rules and strong negative reaction from noncyclists.“However，” he said，“it’s still too early to tell if his business has been impacted.” While it’s possible that bikeshare will cause a drop in business，Crooks thought that the idea was a positive step forward for New York City.
1．What happened to Gotham Bikes as a result of the bikeshare program?
A．It found its bike sales unaffected.
B．It shifted its business to rentals.
C．It saw its bike sales on the rise.
D．It rented more bikes to tourists.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“At Gotham Bikes in Tribeca，manager W．Ben said the shop has seen an increase in its overall sales due to the bikeshare program.”可知答案选C。
2．What is the author’s chief concern about the increasing use of City Bikes?
A．How noncyclists respond to the program.
B．How local bike shops owners oppose the program.
C．How it affects local bike businesses.
D．How the safety of bike riders can be ensured.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据文章第一段一开始作者提出的两个问题可知，作者关心的是City Bikes的使用如何影响当地自行车的销售情况，故答案选C。
3．Why is the bikeshare program bad news for Frank’s Bike Shop?
A．It is hard to implement the bikeshare program.
B．Its customers have been drawn away by City Bikes.
C．Its bike prices have to be lowered again and again.
D．It has to compete with the city’s bike rental shops.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。根据文章第二段最后两句可知答案为B。
4．What is the attitude of most bike shop owners towards City Bike?
A．Negative.
B．Doubtful.
C．Indifferent.
D．Positive.
答案 D
解析 观点态度题。从文章最后一句话可知，大多数自行车店主们对City Bike的态度是积极乐观的，故答案选D。
B
It’s time for your family to relax and have fun! The following family adventures have links for you to get more information.
Take the Rides of Your Life
Visit Cedar Point in Sandusky，Ohio，to seek thrills.“Even though it’s located off the beaten track，experts regularly praise Cedar Point as the best overall theme park of the country，” says U．S.News & World Report.The park calls itself the roller coaster capital of the world，and with 16 to choose from，it’s hard to argue.It’s open daily from May 10 through Labor Day；weekends only from Labor Day through November 2.
Tickets start at
48.99 per person if purchased online.
http：//www.cedarpoint，com.
Wander Free on a Dude farm
Dust off your cowboy boots and ready your cowboy hats for a visit to this Rocky Mountains paradise.Located in Augusta，Montana，“The farm has everything an aspiring cowboy or girl could long for，” says Sunset magazine，including hiking trails，fishing trips，campfires with singalongs，and，of course，horseback rides.The large farm operates from June through September；kidsonly and adultsonly programs are available.
Total cost starts at
1,360 per adult， 1,276 per teen，and
1,168 per child.
http：//www.triplejranch.com.
Dig for Dinosaurs
Most kids (and adults) love dinosaurs，and to make their wildest dreams come true，head to Fruita，Colorado.The Museum of Western Colorado offers Dino Digs for children ages five and older.You can choose from one，three，and fiveday expeditions.“Imagine how your child will feel when she helps unearth the fossilized(化石)bones of ancient species，” says Outside magazine.It lasts from May to October.
Digs start at
125 per person.
http：//www.museumofwesternco.com
Surf Sand Dunes
Swap your snowboard for a sandboard，and head to Sand Master Park in Florence，Oregon.Real Simple recommends learning the basics at this private dune park，“which offers board rentals and lessons—often taught by worldchampion sand boarders.” Then you can hit the “slopes” to test your skills.From March to June，and September to November.
Rentals for a sandboard start at
10 per day；lessons start at
45 an hour per person.
http：//www.Sandmasterpark.com.
5．What is special about Cedar Point?
A．You can visit Cedar Point on weekends.
B．It has 16 roller coasters for you to choose from.
C．You can help unearth the fossilized bones of dinosaurs.
D．It offers lessons taught by worldchampion sand boarders.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。根据Take the Rides of Your Life下的第三句“The park calls itself the roller coaster capital of the world，and with 16 to choose from，it’s hard to argue.”可知有16个roller coaster供人们去选择，这是Cedar Point的特别之处，故答案为B。
6．If you have a 3day holiday in April，which of the following may interest you most?
A．Take the Rides of Your Life
B．Wander Free on a Dude farm
C．Dig for Dinosaurs
D．Surf Sand Dunes
答案 D
解析 细节理解题。根据Surf Sand Dunes下的“From March to June，and September to November”与题干中的“a 3day holiday in April”相符，故答案为D。
7．Where will you probably find this passage?
A．A science fiction.
B．An adventure storybook.
C．A travel magazine.
D．A theme park advertisement.
答案 C
解析 文章出处题。由本文第一段可知作者向外出度假的人和家庭推荐几个游玩景点，由此可知本文出自一本旅游杂志。
Ⅱ.七选五
Driving with GPS Can Cause Difficulties
Global Positioning System (GPS) is now a part of everyday driving in many countries.It is a spacebased system that provides position and time information in all weather conditions.GPS can help people get to where they want to go.
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When this happens，the driver is often to blame.Sometimes a GPS error is responsible.Most often，it is a combination of the two.
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Barry Brown，a GPS technologist，took an incident as an example.His friend once flew to an airport in the eastern United States.There he borrowed a GPSequipped car to use.He wrongly plugged in the home address in the west.It wasn’t until he was driving for thirty minutes that he realized it.Mr.Brown says this is a common human error.But he says，“One problem is that GPS has a very small screen and it can just tell you the next turn.
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“The Normal and Natural Troubles of Driving with GPS” lists several areas where GPS can cause difficulties.They include maps that are outdated，incorrect or difficult to understand.
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GPS may fail due to these reasons and then lead to confusion for the drivers.
Although GPS sometimes causes difficulties when people are driving，the most attractive point of this system is its 100% coverage on the planet.It is important for you to have to know what you are doing when you use GPS.You need to have the “ability” to be able to use GPS because it sometimes goes wrong.
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A．There are quite a few situations showing the problems of using GPS.
B．That means that it is not really telling you about going to the wrong place.
C．This spacebased system is an important tool for civil and commercial users.
D．But sometimes it sends you to the wrong place or leaves you completely lost.
E．They also contain timing problems related to when GPS commands are given.
F．Advances in technology play an active role in modernizing GPS in many ways.
G．To make GPS well used，you need a good understanding of how drivers and GPS work.
答案 8.D 9.A 10.B 11.E 12.G
Ⅲ.短文改错
It’s reported that many people died from traffic accidents each year.Road safety has aroused the widely attention of the public.Many rules have made to reduce the traffic crashes，especially for the ones involved in the pedestrians.In my opinion，we should make road safety seriously in our daily life.While used the road，we must walk on the pavement and learn to protect us.Besides，car drivers should obey the traffic rules，that is both good for themselves and others.
In the word，obeying the traffic rules are what all of us should pay attention to particularly.After all，life is not a small matter.
答案
It’s reported that many people
from traffic accidents each year.Road safety has aroused the
attention of the public.Many rules have
made to reduce the traffic crashes，especially for the ones involved in the pedestrians.In my opinion，we should
road safety seriously in our daily life.While
the road，we must walk on the pavement and learn to protect .Besides，car drivers should obey the traffic rules， is both good for themselves and others.
In
word，obeying the traffic rules
what all of us should pay attention to particularly.After all，life is not a small matter.