Unit 8 Green Living Lesson 3 White Bikes on the road 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语北师大版（2019）必修第三册

Unit 8 Green Living Lesson 3 LESSON 3　 “WHITE BIKES”ON THE ROAD Reading Lead in The history of the bike Lead in Now we use shared bikes in our lives. Why are people keen on bikes? What are the advantages and disadvantage of them? Lead in Use these words and share your opinions with the partner. Read and think Para 1 The reason why Amsterdam is a good city for cycling. What is the main idea of each paragraph? Read and think Para 2 The idea of ‘white bikes” appeared. What is the main idea of each paragraph? Read and think Para 3 What “white bikes”are and how to use them. What is the main idea of each paragraph? Read and think Para 4 People can use “white bikes” in modern times. What is the main idea of each paragraph? Read and think Para 5 The idea of “White bikes” spread all over the world. What is the main idea of each paragraph? Read and think Para 6 The “white bikes” in China. What is the main idea of each paragraph? Ⅰ 阅读理解 1. Which of the following statements is not the factor that makes Amsterdam “the City of Bicycles”? A. Its flat land. B. Bicycle paths. C. Easy bicycle parking. D. Financial support. 2. What was the original intention of “white bikes”? A. To save money. B. To protect the environment. C. To help reduce crime. D. To promote tourism. 阅读理解 3. What is needed if someone intends to take a bicycle in 1999? A. A special card. B. A computer tracking system. C. Some change. D. Colourful keys. 4. Which is not the reason why shared bikes are popular? A. Being cheap. B. Saving energy. C. Being comfortable. D. Reducing air and noise pollution Reading comprehension Amsterdam is called “ the City of Bicycles”. Why is it a good city for cycling? Read the first paragraph and take notes about the reasons. Read and think Read and think There are also plenty of places for bicycle parking. Amsterdam is a good city for cycling because it’s flat and therefore convenient for bikes. Most streets in the city center have a bicycle path. Read and think Read and think Read again. Where did the idea of “white bikes”start? What happened to it soon after, and what is the situation now? Make notes in the table. Read and think Let’s check! Development of “white bikes” In the 1960s It can save energy, reduce pollution and provide free public transport. It was painted white and they were placed in many areas for people to use. Soon after, problems came up and “white bikes”all disappeared. Read and think Let’s check! Development of “white bikes” In 1999 The bikes had a computer tracking system. They were painted in bright colors and they were parked at special parking places. The “white bikes” returned to Amsterdam and people can enjoy the clean and easy transport in central Amsterdam. Read and think Let’s check! Development of “white bikes” Now The idea has pedalled its way around the world and there has been a global increase in bike-sharing. More and more cities have “white bike” programmes. $$