pollution are also big problems in cities. On the contrary(相反), the sky is blue and water is clear in the country.

Different people have different choice.

Question:

Where would you like to live, in cities or in the country? Why?

3. Learn the new vocabulary for Lesson 4 on Page 106 by yourself and choose the words from the box to complete the sentences below.

accountant, tube, underground, crowded, nearby, otherwise, cigar, lung, forecast, distance learning 1. In England, the _________ is often called the _______. Many people travel on it to work.

2. Smoking ____________can cause ____________cancer.

3. The_______________ says that the weather this weekend is going to be sunny and warm.

4. If you like maths, you could be an __________, ____________ you could be a maths teacher.

5. There is a restaurant __________ and it is always ____________ because it is so popular.

6. I am studying business communication (商务通信) by _________________________ .

【课堂活动】

1. Make a prediction of the topic(对文章主题做猜测):

1. First look at the title on Page 14 and the two pictures on Page 14-15 ;;

2. Then read the first paragraphs (段) on Page 14 and Page 15.

3. Now answer the question: What is the two short texts going to talk about?

__________________________________________________________________

2. Read the two passages quickly to check your prediction.

The two short passages (短文) going to talk about_______________________________.

3. Read again for detailed information.

(1) Choose the best answers.

1. From the first paragraph of Text 1, we can know that _________.

　A. Debbie has to get up very early but Paul doesn't have to.

　B .Debbie is rather tired of the underground.

　C .Debbie goes to work by car every day.

　D .Paul has to travel far away to work every day.

2. From the last paragraph of Text 2, it can be inferred (推断) that ____________.

　A. Paul's wife does not like movies B. Paul often goes to see the film

　C. The life of Paul is very convenient

　D. When Paul's children see the tube, they will get very excited

3. The main idea of Text 2 is that _________.