内容正文:
The Road to Destruction
Are We Driving Ourselves to a Dead End?
Unit3
Conservation
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Learning Objectives:
Knowledge:
1.Master key words and expressions about environment, transport and pollution.
2.Understand the main idea: problems caused by overusing cars and possible solutions.
3.Recognize the problem-solution structure and the writer’s attitude.
Skills:
1.Get specific information (numbers, facts) and check predictions.
2.Skim for advice and summarize paragraphs.
3.Discuss the topic and express personal opinions.
Affect:
1.Realize the harm of overusing cars and raise environmental awareness.
2.Develop a green travel attitude and take action in daily life.
目 录
CONTENTS
Lead-in
01
Post-reading
04
While-reading
03
Homework
06
Pre-reading
02
Summary
05
Lead-in
Traffic jam in our daily life
The Alarm Bell of Global Warming
Our Planet is Heating Up Fast.
Transport's Role
Transportation is a dominant source of emissions. Every car journey adds to the warming crisis we are facing.
What should we do in our daily life?
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The Cost of traffic jam
How much time do you spend travelling to school every day? How do you feel when you get stuck in traffic jams?
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Pre-reading
Prediction
Read the passage about car uses in Britain. Guess the answers to the questions before you read the passage.
How many cars are there on the roads?
32 million / 50 million / 64 million
By how much has the number of cars gone up in the last 20 years?
10% / 25% / 40%
How many people die every year in vehicle accidents?
1,000 / 2,500 / 3,000
How many deaths per year are caused by air pollution?
10,000 / 20,000 / 30,000
Prediction
While-reading
Explore the article
Read part 1 of the passage and check your predictions.
How many cars are there on the roads?
32 million / 50 million / 64 million
By how much has the number of cars gone up in the last 20 years?
10% / 25% / 40%
How many people die every year in vehicle accidents?
1,000 / 2,500 / 3,000
How many deaths per year are caused by air pollution?
10,000 / 20,000 / 30,000
1. Use your legs.
2. Use public transport.
3. Think before you go.
4. Share cars.
5. Take action.
Read Part 2 quickly and find out the advice.
1.What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To describe the history of car development.
B. To warn readers about the dangers of car accidents.
C. To discuss problems of overuse & suggest solutions.
D. To compare different types of transportation.
Answer: C
The text follows a clear problem-solution structure. It first identifies critical issues caused by car dependency—such as urban traffic gridlock and environmental pollution—before presenting concrete proposals to address them. This logical flow directly supports option C as the text’s central purpose.
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2.Which problem is NOT mentioned as caused by cars?
A: Heart Disease Risk
B: Noise Pollution
C: Heritage Damage
D: Traffic Accidents
CORRECT ANSWER
Not explicitly mentioned as a direct consequence in the text.
Answer: C
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3.The author implies the most effective solution is ______.
Option B
A.Relying solely on electric cars as the universal fix for urban mobility issues.
B.A combination of individual actions (e.g., walking) and systemic policy changes.
C.Expanding infrastructure by building more roads and highways to accommodate traffic.
D.Implementing a strict ban on all private cars within city centers immediately.
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1.What is the writer's attitude towards cars? Find some evidence from the passage.
2.How do you understand the title "The Road to Destruction"?
Think and share
Group work
1.What is the writer's attitude towards cars? Find some evidence from the passage.
The writer's attitude is critical, concerned, but also pragmatic and self-reflective.
Critical & Concerned (批判与担忧): He lists serious problems caused by cars, including traffic jams, vehicle accidents, air pollution, and related health issues like cancer and heart disease. This demonstrates his deep concern about the social and environmental costs of cars.
Pragmatic & Self-reflective (务实与自省):He is honest about his own struggle, admitting, "To be frank, I'm addicted to my car, too." This self-reflection makes his argument more credible and less preachy.
2.How do you understand the title "The Road to Destruction"?
Literal Meaning: It refers to the physical roads filled with cars, which are leading us towards a state of "destruction."
Environmental Destruction:
The "destruction" of our planet's environment. Cars are a major cause of global warming and air pollution, which are destroying ecosystems and climate stability.
Social Destruction:
The "destruction" of our quality of life and social fabric. Traffic jams waste enormous amounts of time and cause stress. Accidents lead to injury and death. Air pollution causes widespread health problems, effectively destroying public health.
Post-reading
Critical thinking
Group A :
Public transport is a better choice.
Although we have to wait for a long time, public transport is cheaper and eco-friendly.
Group B :
Driving a car is a better choice.
Driving a car is much more flexible, and we won’t be troubled by long waiting.
Taking public transport with long waiting time is better than driving a car stuck in traffic jams.
Debating time
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As students, should we use public transportation to get to school, or should our parents drive us there?
Discussion
Summary
Knowledge Integration
The Road to Destruction
Harm Caused by Cars Environmental Level global warming /cause air pollution
Social Level traffic congestion/traffic accidents/heart disease/ noise pollution
Advice and Solution Green Travel Walking/using public transportation
Rational Vehicle Use Carefully consider before driving and carpool
Take Action Start from oneself and practice low-carbon concepts
Summary
The Road to Destruction
Harm Caused by Cars Environmental Level
Social Level
Advice and Solution Green Travel
Rational Vehicle Use
Take Action
Alignment with Modern Social Concepts
绿色低碳
Green & Low-carbon Development
“双碳” 目标
“Dual Carbon” Goals (Carbon Peaking & Carbon Neutrality)
健康中国
宜居城市
Healthy China & Livable Cities
Resource Conservation & Civilized Travel
节约资源、文明出行
Homework
Consolidation
结合本节课内容,以“My Green Travel Choice”为题写一篇 100 词左右的短文,谈谈你日常上学的出行方式、该方式的优缺点,以及未来的绿色出行计划。
Homework : Writing Task
Your Choice, Our Future
What will be your first step?
Thank You!
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