M7U4 Project

Preventing traffic accidents

Watch a video

As is shown in the video , the traffic accidents

have been on the increase. In the video ,the

accident 1.______ from the driver’s

overloading his truck. The driver 2. ______

his truck with too much goods, leading to the

3.______. He 4.________ the law and

should be 5._____ for his behavior. After all, it is

up to all of us to observe the traffic laws .

arose

loaded

crash violated

fined

Reading comprehension:

Task 1: Skimming for gist:

1. D

2. B

3. A

Task 2 :Understanding the aim of the notice / leaflet.

Part1 &4 (paras1,2 &5)

arising

aimed

pedestrians

responsibility prevent

The injuries and deaths 1.______ from the accidents have increased over the past years .The police release the notice 2.____ at promoting people’s awareness of the problem . Drivers of vehicles as well as cyclists and 3._________ must be aware of the potential causes of traffic accidents. Every one of us should have a 4.___________ to 5._______ /_____road accidents by paying attention to road safety.avoid

pay attention to the ___________ _______

not be__________ /__________ in a traffic jam when caught in a traffic jam

not speak on a mobile phone, or you will be be _______for your bebavior.

not drive after ____________ alcoholic drinks . If so , you are ___________ the law. pay attention to your ________.

surrounding traffic

annoyed

11

22

33

44

55

Task 3 :Scan Para3 : As a driver ,you should

fined

consuming

aggressive

violating

speed

Task 4 Para4 There are many causes of accidents 1.______to cyclists and pedestrians. First of all, cyclists often fail to keep a safe 2.________from cars. They even make the 3.__________that traffic laws do not 4._______ to them. Worse still ,they sometimes ride bicycles on the 5._________ ,which can be dangerous for pedestrians. On top of that ,another 6.________to accidents is overloading the bikes. Besides, bicycles without lights or in need of 7.________ are easily leading to accidents. So , check the bicycles regularly and keep the bicycles in good 8.__________. More importantly , Pedestrians should always cross the road on a 9._________, looking both ways and listening for cars .Last but not least , every one should never 10._____ traffic lights .

related

distance assumption apply

pavement invitation

repair

conditioncrossing

ignore

Write a proposal.

Notes :1.Theme: Traffic Safety2.Requirements:1)Try to use the words , phrases , sentence structures and transitional words in this perio

d.2) List at least 6 points. first of all ,

worse still,on top of that,more importantly,last but not least,besides, in addition,what`s more,…

The structure of the proposal :

your signature

The title

Dear

1. the reasons why to propose

2.what should be done

3. hope or determination

Steps:

the body

1） Revise the format of a proposal. (in groups)

Steps:

1） Revise the format of a proposal. (in groups)

2） Discuss whom to propose , what to propose ( at least 6 points). (in groups)

3） Note down the ideas , words, phrases, and sentence structures, etc. (the recorder)

5） Encourage the demonstrators to present the proposals . (the demonstrator)

4) Organize into a proposal. (in groups)

Some hints:

• 系好安全带。• 不闯红灯。• 不打电话。• 不超速。• 不超载。• 不抢道，不占道。• 酒后不开车。• …

For drivers For students

• 不闯红灯。• 不翻越栏杆。• 走人行道。• 骑车、走路时不听音乐。• 骑自行车时不带人。• 过马路请走斑马线。• 晚上骑车请带灯。• …

Further thinking

What enlightenments(启发 ) have you got from this period?

• C_______ our lives ,

observe the traffic rules.

herish

•No rules ,no s_________.tandards

Homework:

1.Polish your proposal

2. Workbook:P128&129

Some useful phrases:

Go to school happily and come back home safe and sound .

arise from

be aimed at

avoid doing

related to

result in

be fined for

consume some alcohol

apply to

an invitation to sth.

violate/ obey / observe the law

take the responsibility to do sth.

let us take the immediate action

It is up to all of us