高中英语必修7Unit 4 The underground in the world-Reading[TY](ppt).ppt

4.
honor a quality that combines respect, pride and honesty: a man of honor We fought for the honor of our country. n. [C] a reward, prize or title that publicly expresses admiration or respect: She received an honor for her services to the community. in honor of sb./ sth. in order to celebrate or show great respect for someone or sth.: a banquet in honor of the president
高考链接
The
faces of four famous American presidents on Mount Rushmore can be seen from a _____ of 60 miles.（2004全国） A. length B. distance C. way D. space
自我检测
During
the rush hours the roads are usually _____ up with traffic. A. chocked B. crowded C. blocked D. checked
3.
link v. [T] to make a connection between two or more people, things or ideas: 1.The explosions are not thought to be linked in any way. link up: to form a connection, especially in order to work or operate together: 2.The organization's aim is to link up people from all over the country who are suffering from the disease. 3. They linked up two areas by telephone. 用法拓展:be connected with 与……相接， 和……有联系
2.
choke n. [C] v. 窒息；堵塞；阻塞 1). The child swallowed a pen and chocked to death. 2). The roads to the coast were choked with traffic. 3). At lunchtime the streets were choked with traffic. 4). Children can choke on peanuts. 引申: chock back 忍住，抑制 chock up 因激动等说不出话来
Check
your answers: When was the first underground system opened? In 1863. 2 Why was the Victoria Line important? Because it linked with other lines at almost every station, making the system more user-friendly. 3 What did Charles Holden do? He is the architect that designed many of the new stations built between 1918 and 1938.
1977
More people traveled on the underground and more lines were added. The last passage again and find out how many parts can the passage be divided into.
Language points
Pay attention to the language points in the text.

1. distant
adj. far away
in the distant past/future: far away in the past or future: distance n. [C or U] the amount of space between two places: He travels quite a distance (= a long way) to work every day. Does she live within walking distance of her parents?
1854 1863
An underground railway was decided to be built. The first tunnels were opened.
1868 1884 1933 19181938 After 1945
The next section of the underground system was opened. The underground service was provided in the middle of the city. A public organization was created. London Transport was expanded.
Listen to the tape and find the information to match the year.
Date Event
1854 1863
1868 1884 1933 19181938 After 1945 1977
Check your answers:
Date Event
Detailed reading for important information
(1)Why

was an underground system first developed in London?
Most railway tracks did not go into the London city centre, so buses were required. This increased traffic on the road.
(5)
What happened to the London Underground after World War II? After World War II, 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 that many of the lines are linked at many stations. Therefore, it is very convenient for riders to go to different places in the city from any station.
Fast
reading for general idea 1. When was the first underground system opened? 2. Why was the Victoria Line important? 3. What did Charles Holden do?
Reading
The first underground in the world
When
we talk about London, what will you think about?
The
oldest and the best underground system in the world:
permit v. -tt- [T] to allow sth.: The regulations do not permit much flexibility. [+ ing form of verb] The prison authorities permit visiting only once a month. [+ object + to infinitive] The security system will not permit you to enter without the correct password.
Answers
1d 5c
to part D: 2e 3b 6h 7g
4f 8a
Answers to part E:
1
Underground 2 oldest 3 complex 4 1863 5 boundary 6 1977 7carriages 8 user-friendly 9 World War II 10 bomb shelters
高考链接
My
sister was against my suggestion while my brother was ______ it. (2006陕西) A. in favor of B. in memory of C. in honour of D. in search of
5.
(2)What
was the London Underground like in 1863? The carriages did not have windows and were pulled by steam engines through narrow tunnels.