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1、Module 2 What problem will come about if there is too much traffic in a city? Suppose you are a mayor , and what measure will you take to solve the traffic problems caused by too much traffic?2. Why are there traffic jams in London?1. What is a congestion charge?A tax for cars entering the city cent

2、er. Because the city of London was planned and built before cars. Most Londoners think the congestion charge is expensive, and limits their freedom. But there are a few people who think the charge should be much higher. What are peoples attitude towards thispolicy?1. But even cities in developed cou

3、ntries such as the US suffer. 但是在一些像美國(guó)一樣的發(fā)達(dá)國(guó)家的但是在一些像美國(guó)一樣的發(fā)達(dá)國(guó)家的城市里交通阻塞現(xiàn)象也十分嚴(yán)重城市里交通阻塞現(xiàn)象也十分嚴(yán)重。 suffer 遭受遭受, 受痛苦受痛苦（無(wú)被動(dòng)（無(wú)被動(dòng), 不能用過(guò)去分詞作狀語(yǔ)或定語(yǔ)不能用過(guò)去分詞作狀語(yǔ)或定語(yǔ))1). vi 受痛苦受痛苦, 受苦難受苦難 The injured man was still suffering. His health suffered terribly from heavy drinking. 2). vt. 遭受遭受(痛苦痛苦, 損害等損害等) The city suffere

4、d serious damages from the earthquakes. In the battle, the enemy suffered heavy lost. 3). suffer from 苦于苦于, 患患病病 This area used to suffer from floods. She often suffers from headaches. 2. Los Angeles, which was built with the motor car in mind, and is famous for its six-lane highways, is now the USA

5、s most congested city. 3. The situation in central London, where drivers spent fifty percent of their time in queues, became so bad that the local government decided to do something about it. 4. They agree that London has a traffic problem. agree +to do sth. that 從句從句 我們都同意立刻出發(fā)我們都同意立刻出發(fā)。We all agree

6、d to start at once. They agreed how to try it. They all agreed that he should not keep the gift. 他們就怎樣試驗(yàn)取得了一致意見(jiàn)他們就怎樣試驗(yàn)取得了一致意見(jiàn)。 他們一致認(rèn)為他不該收這個(gè)禮物他們一致認(rèn)為他不該收這個(gè)禮物。 agree with agree to agree on/uponsb./ what sb. said /ones words plan/ suggestion / arrangement 雙方就雙方就取得一致意見(jiàn)取得一致意見(jiàn)1). He completely agreed with

7、my views on politics. agree with “ 與與一致一致” “(氣候氣候, 食物等食物等) 適合適合”我不適應(yīng)這里的氣候我不適應(yīng)這里的氣候。 The climate here doesnt agree with me. 2). I agree to his plan. 3). We agreed on the date of the meeting.5. whats more 此外此外 而且而且, 另外另外Read the passage on P18 and answer the questions. 1. How many problems does the wr

8、iter talk about? Four (too many cars; terrible air; buses stuck; accidents with cyclists). 2. What are the causes of the problems? The town is old, and the streets are narrow.3. How many solutions does the writer find? Two (close the city center to all traffic except buses and bikes; build car parks

9、 outside the town.)4. Who are they in “They should close the city center”? The local government/ city council. 5. Why does the writer divide the passage into two parts? The first part talks about problems; the second about solutions. Look at the words and phrases below and choose the best explanatio

10、n.1. Pedicabs are worth using if you want to explore old Beijing. A. pedicabs cost a lot to use. B. It can be a good idea to use pedicabs. 2. There was no way I was going to catch the plane. A. All the roads to the airport were closed. B. It was impossible to catch the plane. 3. Its enough to drive

11、you mad. A. It can make you get angry. B. It can make you drive badly. drive sb. mad4. Keep cool! A. Dont get angry. B. Wear light clothes. 用方框內(nèi)所給單詞或短語(yǔ)的適當(dāng)形式填空。用方框內(nèi)所給單詞或短語(yǔ)的適當(dāng)形式填空。whats more, carry out, such as, occur, suffer, even though1. We should try our best to prevent such a silly mistake _ again.2. How can we make up to you for what you have _?occurringsuffered 3. How could he get the plan _ without anyone supporting him?4. We should make full use of these energies, _ coal, oil and natu