Unit 8 Green Living Lesson 3 White Bikes on the road 教案-2024-2025学年高中英语北师大版（2019）必修第三册

Lesson 3: "White Bikes" on the Road Text Analysis: [What] This text traces the development of Amsterdam’s "White Bikes" project from the 1960s to the present. It explains why Amsterdam is hailed as the "the City of Bicycles," details the original purpose, implementation measures, and challenges of the "White Bikes" project, and explains how the revived 1999 program addressed these issues. Additionally, it highlights the significant global impact of the "White Bikes" concept—particularly in China—and emphasizes that the future of bike-sharing rests in the hands of every individual. [Why] This text provides a detailed explanation of the development history of the "White Bicycle" project in Amsterdam, the problems encountered during the process, the solutions implemented, and the significant impact it had. It enables readers to gain a deeper understanding of Amsterdam's cycling culture and recognize that shared bicycles are an important way to practice a green lifestyle and protect the environment. Additionally, it encourages readers to reflect on how individuals can correctly adopt green transportation and promote the positive development of the shared bicycle industry amidst the rapid growth of shared bicycles in China, which faces numerous challenges, and make their own contribution to environmental protection. [How] Structured as an expository text, the article features three distinct sections. Rhetorically, it employs abundant transitional phrases to clarify logical relationships and organizational flow. The author strategically uses two rhetorical questions: The first ("Where did the idea of 'white bikes' come from?") builds curiosity while unveiling the program’s origins; the second ("Where will bike-sharing go in China?") prompts critical reflection on contemporary challenges, concluding with a call to action ("You decide") that underscores collective responsibility for shaping the future of green transportation. Learning Objectives（After class, Ss are able to） 1. Understand the historical background and figure out the reason why Amsterdam is “the City of Bicycles”. 2. Analyze the development of the "White Bicycle" project and find out corresponding actions, problems, challenges, changes,influence and spreading. (draw a mind map to show the process). (key point) 3. Compare Amsterdam’s “white bike” initiative with bike-sharing programs in China, particularly those in students' local communities, try to come up with more solutions to solve the problems. And use shared-bike systems responsibly in daily life. (difficult point) Teaching Procedures Teaching&Learning Activities Objectives time Pre-reading Lead-in: T:Show some pictures of shared-bikes in China. Q: What are they? SA: shared bikes. Q: Have you tried shared bikes? What are the advantages and disadvantages of shared bikes? Related phrases: Advantages: convenient, saving energy, reducing pollution providing public transport, making “the last-mile distance” easy Disadvantages: causing parking problems causing accidents on the road not convenient when it rains S: answer the Qs and discuss the advantages and disadvantages. 引入共享单车话题，从学生实际出发，讨论共享单车优缺点，为下文“white bikes”阅读做铺垫。 3’ While-reading Para1 introduction T: Show pictures of Amsterdam and ask: Why is Amsterdam a good city for cycling? S: read para1 and find out the reasons. It’s flat and therefore convenient for bikes. There are also plenty of places for bicycle parking Most streets in the city centre have a bicycle path. 理清阿姆斯特丹盛行自行车的原因，了解white bikes的历史文化背景。 5’ Para2:stage1 in the 1960s T: Q： 1. Why did cycling fans put forward the idea of “white bikes”in the 1960s? 2. What did they do? 3. What was the result? S: read para2 and answer the questions. Purpose: save energy, reduce pollution, provide free public transport Action: painted hundreds of bikes white Placed them in many areas around Amsterdam Result: problems came up and the “white bikes” all disappear——thieve stole in a matter of weeks 梳理white bikes初始建立的目的、措施和结果（挑战、遇到的困难） 7’ Para3-4 Stage 2 in the 1999 T: Q： How can the problem be solved? What changes were made? What was the result? S: read para3-4 and answer the questions. Changes:a computer tracking system, special cards color: painted in bright colors parking: at special parking places Results: People can enjoy clean air and easy transport in central Amsterdam 梳理1999复苏之后做了哪些调整和改变来应对问题和挑战，结果如何。 7’ Para5: Nowadays Nowadays, the idea of “white bikes” has pedalled its way around the world and there has been a global increase in bike-sharing. pedal(vt) 踩（自行车）踏板； (n)（自行车）踏板 pedal its way: spread 了解white bikes如今的发展。 3’ Para6 influence T: Q： Why has the idea spread to other parts of the world in recent years? What problems may still remain? S: read para6 and answer the questions. Advantages:save energy, reduce air and noise pollution, enjoy the benefits of exercise in cities Problems: theft of bikes, parking issues 了解共享单车进入中国之后的发展，优势和问题。 5’ Post-reading: T:Q: What does the title “ ‘White Bikes’ on the Road” mean? What does the writer mean by saying “Where will bike-sharing go in China? You decide.”? S:discuss with their partners and answer the Qs. 1.Literally: It means that “white bikes” are used to ride around the streets of a city. Besides, it also means that the effort to improve “white bikes” project takes time and it’s still on the way. 2. Bike-sharing's future depends on young people, especially students. How much they use it and take care of it decides if it lasts and stays helpful for everyone. T: Q: How can the problems be solved? What should we do or what can we do in daily life? S: Talk about bike-sharing programs in China, especially in Hefei (based on their own experience). Then answer the questions. 解读标题，理解共享单车仍需要继续发展。 尝试结合中国的、身边观察到的共享单车的现状，分析问题，尝试提出一些可行做法，增强责任意识，自觉遵守共享单车使用规则。 10’ Homework 1.Draw a mind map (based on timeline) to describe the development of “white bikes” project. Try to introduce “white bikes” project to your partner with the mind map. 2. Try to introduce bike-sharing to others and promote green living. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$