Unit 4 Reading The first underground in the world Teaching aim: Learn about the first underground

Unit 4 ReadingThe first underground

in the world

Teaching aim: Learn about the first underground

* Which city has the longest underground system in the world?

The longest underground system in the world:

Beijing Underground

465 kilometers, 231 stations, 17lines

opened in 1969

• * Which is the first underground in the world?

The first underground in the world:

London Underground

402 kilometers, 273 stations, 12 lines

opened in ___ ______

(the London Underground) The Tube

underground

metro

light railway

rail transit

subway

Divide the passage into four parts and find out the main idea of each part.

Fast readingThe main ideas of the four parts

Part 1• _________why the first underground in the

world was developedPart 2• _________of the first underground before World

War ⅡPart 3• some ____________of the first underground

during World War ⅡPart 4• _________and _________of the first

underground system

Paragraph 1

Paragraph 2-4

Paragraph 5

Paragraph 6-7

reasons

developments

unusual uses

enlargement popularity

Detailed reading

Part 1reasons why the first underground in the world was developed

E. To convey people to and around the city center

D. To go to the outer city limits

C. To relieve traffic jams

B. To reduce pollution

A. To protect the old buildings

Part 2

The following years indicate the

important stages in the development

of the London Underground before

World War II. Find the information

to match the years.

Year Event

1863

1868

1884

1890

1933

1918-1938

The first tunnels were opened.

The next section of the underground system was opened in the south of London.

A public organization was created.

1854

Many new stations were constructed.

Two companies linked up and provided the underground service in the middle of the city.

The first electric underground was opened.

An underground railway was approved to be built.

The first railway tunnel under the River Thames was dug.

Part 3

some unusual uses of the first underground during World War Ⅱ

meeting rooms for the government

administration.

a bomb shelter

an airplane factory

a centre for directing the defence against air attacks

Part 4 Enlargement and popularity of the

first underground system

• True of false questions

The last line added was the Victoria Line in 1979 in honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary Elisabeth II becoming the queen.

The Victoria Line was linked with other lines at every station.

The London underground system has been transporting large numbers of people for many years.

The London underground system now goes twelve miles out of central London.

F Jubilee Line

F almost every station

F 26 miles

T

Consolidation

• Fill in the blanks to consolidate what you have learned.

history

initially/originally/first

central

electric

consists

taking

designer

shelter

defense

travelers/tourists/visitors

Group work A Press Conference• Four students a group.

• One member acting as the spokesman /spokeswoman from London Transport will answer questions about the London Underground.

• The other members acting as journalists will raise questions about the London Underground.

• Make some notes during the preparation.

• Try to use complete sentences

An Example---- Ladies and gentleman, I’m the spokesman

from the London Transport. I’m willing to answer your questions.

---- Good morning. I’m a reporter from China Daily. Could you tell me when the first underground system was opened?

---- The first underground system was opened in 1863. Any other questions? The man in blue jacket , Please!

Practical Application

• Understand the map of the London Underground.

• Find the best way to reach your destination with the help of the map.

common station

interchange station

transfer channel

train stationairport