Just imagine you want to go to some place and which way do you choose. Describe the first time you traveled a long distance. Say how old you were, where you went and who you went with and ask some of them to report to all.

Step 5 Cultural Corner

After learning some news words about means of transportation,we are going to learn an essay about Maglev in Shanghai. The teacher will ask them the question------How much do you know about Maglev?

1.Have you heard the fastest train in the world?

2.Do you know what it is?

First of all, let us listen to the story on page 29.

Step 6 Individual Work

Ask Ss to read the passage and answer the following questions.

1.What are the main differences between a magnetically levitated train and an ordinary train?

2.What are advantages of travelling on a Maglev train?

If necessary, the teacher can help them.

Step 7 Conclusion

The teacher will sum up the words about transport and some information about MAGLEV.

Step 8 Assignment