牛津译林 模块七第四单元 m7u4 reading language points.ppt

　　　　　典型题例 They sell the sweater _______ a discount of 30 percent. 　A. on B. for 　C. at D. with C Homework Preview Word Power. Do the exercises of Reading Part A on page 130 and Reading Part B on page 131 in Workbook. 1. Why was the underground system developed in London? Most railway tracks did not go into the London city centre, so buses, trams, cabs and carriages were required. The number of Vehicles on the road caused unbelievable traffic jams. So the underground system was developped in London. C1 2. What was the London Underground like in 1863? The tunnels were just beneath the surface of the ground. The carriages did not have windows and were pulled by steam engines through narrow tunnels. 3. What did Charles Yerkes do to improve the underground system? He obtained ownership of many different lines and set up the Underground Electric Railways Company of London. 4. What unusual uses did the tube have during World War II? It was used as 1. a bomb shelter 2. an airplane factory, 3. a center for directing the defence against air attracks 4. meeting rooms for the government administration. 5. What happened to the London Underground after World War Ⅱ? After World War II, the underground system was enlarged and More lines were added because more people traveled on the underground. 6. What does it mean when the brochure says that the underground system is user-friendly? It means it is very convenient for passengers to go to different places in the city from any station. Unit 4 Public transport 牛津高中英语第七模块 Reading The first underground in the world London is an important economic center in the world. When talking about London, what will come into your mind? Lead-in Some Scenery Spots in Britain Big Ben London Tower Buckingham Palace The City of Fog 贝克汉姆 女皇陛下 J.K罗琳 莎士比亚 双层公交车 泰晤士河 伦敦地铁 1.When was the first underground system opened? In 1863. 2.What did Charles Holden do?(15w