Unit8 Green Living Lesson3 White Bikes on the road 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语北师大版必修第三册

What are they? Shared bikes Are there any shared bikes in your neighbourhood or around your school? Do you often ride them? What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of them? convenient saving energy reducing pollution providing public transport making “the last-mile distance” easy … causing parking problems causing accidents on the road … Do you know when and where the idea of “shared bikes” first start? Now let’s read a passage to find out the answers. Part 1 para.1 “White bikes” on the road Part 2 para. . Part 3 para. . The of “White bikes” “White bikes” in China The of “White bikes” Task 1 Read the article and divide it into three parts. Conclude the main idea of each part. 2-5 introduction development 6 4 Netherlands(荷兰) Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands Population: 900,000 residents, the largest cities in the country Language: The official language is Dutch, but English is widely spoken. Currency: Euro (€) Terrain(地形) : The city is mostly flat, making it easy to travel by bike or on foot. Read the first paragraph and take notes about the reasons. P36 2 Task 2 Why is Amsterdam a good city for cycling? It’s flat and therefore convenient for bicycles. There are plenty of places for bicycle parking; Most streets in the city centre have a bicycle path. 38% of all trips are made by bike. How does the author develop the second part? stage 1: in the1960s stage 2: in 1999 stage 3: nowadays The second part is developed in time order. Task 3 The development of “White bikes” (para. 2-5 ) 8 Where Why (purpose) How Results People in Amsterdam first had the idea for “white bikes”. They painted hundreds of white bikes and left them around the city centre for people to use. Within a matter of weeks, the bikes had all been stolen and the project came to an end. Because they believed that it would help to save energy, reduce pollution and provide free public transport. Stage 1：in the 1960s why？ 9 Stage 2： in 1999 changes: result: People can enjoy clean air and easy transport in central Amsterdam a. a computer tracking system b. color: painted in bright colors c. parking at special parking places why？ what happened: “White bikes” returned to Amsterdam. 10 What are the differences between the “white bikes” in the 1960s and in 1999? In the 1960s In 1999 Anyone was allowed to take them and use them for short journeys. They had a computer tracking system to record their every move. People had to put in a special card to take a bicycle. painted in white Qualification for use Appearance Parking places painted in bright colour They were placed in many areas around Amsterdam. They were parked at special parking places. Task 2 Stage 3: nowadays What is its present situation? The idea of “White bikes” has pedalled its way around the world and there has been a global increase in bike-sharing. A.ride B.spread C. sell D.operate ✔ 12 Why has the idea spread to other parts of the world in recent years? What problems may still remain? advantages: problems: save energy reduce air and noise pollution enjoy the benefits of exercise in cities theft of bikes parking issues “White bikes” in China Task 4 succeeded in the1960s stage 1 start Soon after nowadays stage 3 In future in 1999 (stage 2) CAREFUL READING Para.4 Spread Failed the return journey of the white bike was full of ups and downs, what do you think of the fans of bikes? P38 6 1. What does the title “‘White Bikes’ on the Road” mean? 2. What does the writer mean by saying “Where will bike-sharing go in China? You decide.”? Task 2 1. What does the title “ ‘White Bikes’ on the Road” mean? Level Meaning Literal（字面意思） The first shared bikes in Amsterdam were white and put on the roads for everyone. Historical（历史意义） “White Bikes” were the world’s first bike‑sharing idea. Symbolic（象征意义） White stands for clean environment, public good, and sharing. Metaphorical （隐喻意义） “On the road” means the idea keeps moving forward in time and spreading around the world. Cultural（文化意义） The title also means bike‑sharing is still an experiment（实验） — we are learning if it really works. 2. What does the writer mean by saying “Where will bike sharing go in China? You decide.”? Angle Meaning Responsibility（责任） The future depends on every user — not just companies or the government. Call to action （呼吁行动） Be part of the solution（解决办法）, not the problem. Park correctly, don’t break bikes. Uncertainty （不确定性） No one knows the future of bike‑sharing. Your choices will help decide it. Comparison（对比） Amsterdam failed at first but later succeeded. Will China? The answer is in your hands. Citizenship（公民素养） Real “sharing” means taking care of public things together. What are the similarities and differences between “white bikes” in Amsterdam and shared bikes in your city / town? P39 10 Amsterdam China People use them for short journeys. There's a computer tracking system to record their every move. They're painted in bright colours … They are parked at special parking places near their destination and leave them there. Free public transport. People pay to use them. People have to put in a special card to use them. People download APPs to use them. Similarities Differences 1. be known as 2. enjoy the benefits of 3. be convenient for 4. come up with 5. in a matter of weeks 6. a computer tracking system 7. thanks to 被称为 便于…… 想出，想到 在几个星期内 电子跟踪系统 享受……的益处/好处 由于，因为 1. They believed that it would be better for everybody if cars weren't allowed in the city centre and only bicycles were. that引导的宾语从句 if引导的条件状语从句 and连接的并列句 省略句，… only bicycles were (allowed) (1) Amy took out a book and (Amy) handed it to me. (2) Their advice made us happy, but (their advice made) Amy sad. 艾米拿出一本书给了我。 他们的建议使我们开心，但是却使艾米担忧。 注意：在并列句中，为避免重复，相同的成分如主语，谓语，宾语等都可以省略。 他们认为，如果市中心不允许使用汽车而只能用自行车，这会让所有人都受益。 2. People would leave the bike in the place where they finished their journey, so that someone else could then take it and use it from there. where引导的定语从句 (1) She worked hard so that everything would be ready by 6 o’clock. (2) His father began to study computer at the age of sixty so that he might keep up with times. 她拼命干以便能到6点时把一切都准备好。 他父亲六十岁时才开始学习电脑，以便跟上时代。 so that引导的目的状语从句 人们在行程结束时就地停放自行车，以便其他人能继续使用。 注: 另附word文档，点此链接 Complete the summary with the information you have learnt. P38 7 People in Amsterdam have been 1_____________________ cycling for years. They are particularly lucky because the city is very flat and therefore 2_____________ cycling. Back in the 1960s, a group of cycling fans 3____________ an idea of using free shared bikes. They believed that this would help to 4___________, 5________________ and 6_________________ ____________. However, shortly after setting up the new system, there was a serious problems as all the bikes 7___________. In 1999, the bike-sharing idea returned to Amsterdam. This time they were 8________________ a computer 9______________. 10___________ the efforts of many people, the idea of “shared bikes” has now pedalled its way around the world. enjoying the benefits of convenient for came up with save energy reduce pollution provide free public disappeared designed with tracking system Thanks to transport 1. Can you tell the reasons why Amsterdam is called “the City of Bicycles”? 2. Can you introduce “white bikes” in Amsterdam to others? 3. What is the situation of “shared bikes” programme in China now? Does it have any problems? What solutions can you give? Give some suggestions to promote the shared bikes in China nowadays. $