Chapter 2 js2 transportation_model .pptx

Transportation

1. CAUGHT IN THE RUSH

2. You will learn: Transportation & other public services Expressions of quantity Indirect questions

3. 1. Transportation and other public services

4. Which of these things can you find where you live?

5. Compound nouns: two or more words that join together to make a single noun Ex : subway + station = subway station Bicycle : bicycle lane, bicycle stand Bus : bus lane, bus station, bus stop, bus system News : newsstand Parking : parking garage, parking space Street : streetlight Subway : subway station, subway stop, subway system Taxi : taxi lane, taxi stand Traffic : traffic jam, traffic light Train : train station, train stop, train system

6. There should be fewer cars, but I think that the biggest problem is parking. There just isn’t enough parking space. The buses are old and slow, and they cause too much pollution. In cities with less pollution, people are healthier. There are too many cars. All the cars, taxis, and buses are a danger to bicyclist. There is too much traffic! Read these following comments about transportation services. Match them to the correct pictures. Does your city or town have problems with traffic, pollution, and parking? What do you think is the biggest problem?

7. 2. Expressions of quantity

8. n't enough/too few fewer n't enough/too little More/fewer less More/fewer Too much Too many

9. PERSPECTIVES Do you agree or disagree with these statements below? Too many buses cause much pollution. People should drive their own cars. People should take public transportation like train and subway. In the city, the biggest problem is parking. So government builds more parking spaces. The traffic is just too dangerous for pedestrian, so there must be more safe sidewalk.

10. CONVERSATION - Could you tell me. . .? Eric: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the nearest ATM is? Clerk: There’s one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop. Eric: Great. And do you know where I can catch a bus to the city? Clerk: Sure, just follow the signs for “Transportation.” Eric: OK. And can you tell me how often they run? Clerk: They run every 20 minutes or so. Eric: And just one more thing. Do you know where the restroom area is? Clerk: Right behind you. Do you see where that sign is? Eric: Oh, thanks a lot.

11. 3. Indirect questions

12. Grammar Focus Indirect questions from Wh-questions Wh-questions with be Where is the nearest ATM? Where are the restrooms? Indirect questions Could you tell me where the nearest ATM is ? Do you know where the restrooms are ? Wh-questions with do How often do the buses run? What time does the bookstore open? Indirect questions Can you tell me how often the buses run ? Do you know what time the bookstore opens ? Wh-questions with can Where can I catch the bus? Indirect questions Do you know where I can catch the bus?

13. ‹#› Let’s practice!

14. 4. How much do you know about your city/town?