国际交流英语视听说4U1ppt课件

国际交流英语视听说
Unit 1 Urban Challenges
Think and Discuss
Think and Discuss
Questions
1. What are some of the problems that modern cities face? How can cities solve these problems?
国际交流英语视听说
Unit 1 Urban Challenges
Exploring the Theme
Exploring the Theme
Art and Music
Bangkok: the capital city of Thailand. It is the largest city in Thailand, and it is also a major port and economic center. Its name in the Thai language is Krung Thep which means “city of angels”. 曼谷（泰国首都）
Exploring the Theme
Art and Music
Look at the photos and read the captions. Then discuss the questions.
1. How many large cities in the world can you think of? Try to list the names as many as you can.
2. Would you move to a city that is
dealing with challenges such as
In New York City, people walk by a mural by a Brazilian graffiti artist.
overcrowding? Why or why not?
Think and Discuss
Questions
1. What are some of the problems that modern cities face? How can cities solve these problems?
Example Answers
Some of the problems that modern cities face include traffic and transportation issues, air pollution, garbage collection, expensive housing, and crime. Cities can solve some of these problems by providing good public transportation, enforcing environmental protection laws, providing garbage collection and recycling programs, and creating parks and other green spaces.
Exploring the Theme
Art and Music
A view of Los Angeles, California, a smoggy city in the United States
Exploring the Theme
Art and Music
Cars fill the streets of Bangkok, Thailand. As cities get larger, new challenges such as traffic jams become important issues.
2. Why are millions of people leaving the countryside and moving into crowded cities?
3. What are the causes of traffic jams in large cities? How can cities solve this problem?
国际交流英语视听说 Book 4
1 Unit
Urban Challenges
国际交流英语视听说
Content
Think and Discuss Exploring the Theme Analytical Listening Sharing Your Ideas Viewing the World Engaging Further Listening
Think and Discuss
Questions
2. Would you move to a city that is dealing with challenges such
as overcrowding? Why or why not?
Example Answer 1
I would move to a city that is facing problems such as overcrowding if this city can provide the best opportunities for good employment as well as good amenities such as restaurants and shopping.
Think and Discuss
Questions
2. Would you move to a city that is dealing with challenges such
as owk.baidu.comercrowding? Why or why not?
Example Answer 2
I would not move to a city that is facing problems such as overcrowding because I dislike the noise, pollution, and crime that are a part of city life. I prefer to live outside of a big city.