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新牛津译林版高中英语选择一Unit 3 On the Move
Extended Reading
Free talk
Which means of transport do you prefer when travelling? Why?
by plane
by high-speed rail
by bus
Read for structure
Read the feature article and complete the chart below.
(1)__________ to high-speed trains
General (2) _________ of China’s HSR network
The (4) ___________ of China’s HSR network
The (5) _______ of China’s HSR network
(6)__________ of China’s future HSR network
The (3) __________ of China’s HSR network
China’s HSR
network
information
development
achievements
influence
Para. 1
Paras. 2-5
Para. 6
Introduction
A bright vision
What characteristics of China’s high-speed trains can you infer from Para. 1? Use details to support your idea.
Para. 1 Introduction to high-speed trains
thundering down the track
grows larger by the second
Fast
Punctual
Stable
Comfortable
the train departs exactly on time
slows and glides past the lines ...
eases to a stop
its progress barely noticed as it quickly and silently gathers speed
Seated comfortably in the well-equipped, spacious carriages
effortless and relaxing
Describing scenes
Para. 2 China’s HSR network
General information of China’s HSR network
Passenger (1) c_______
Since 2008, the HSR network has transported (2) ______________ passengers, setting a world record.
Number of trains running daily
There are now (3) _______________ high-speed trains running daily.
Speed
Some trains reach speeds of (4) ___________________________, the fastest in the world of train transport.
(5) C_______
The HSR network covers (6) ____________________________ of China.
Operational length
The HSR network has an overall length of (7) ______________________ in operation.
over 10 billion
more than 7,000
up to 350 kilometres per hour
almost all provincial-level regions
around 40,000 kilometres
apacity
overage
Citing figures
China’s HSR network not only _______________________________________, but also __________________________________________________________.
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