Lesson 3 Why Not Take a Bike? W ords for production Phrases And Idioms Reading.
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Transcript of Lesson 3 Why Not Take a Bike? W ords for production Phrases And Idioms Reading.
2.consider 認為 ; 視做為 ; 考慮
We all consider the brave man
(to be) a hero.
He considered changing his job.
5. license n. 執照 ; 許可
In Taiwan, a person who is over
twenty years old can get a
driver’s license after he or she
passes the driving test.
8. benefit n. 好處 ; 益處
An apple a day keeps doctors
away. This is one of the benefits
people can get from apples.
10. risk n. 風險 She always carries an umbrella
with her because she doesn’t
want to run the risk of getting
wet in the rain.
15. improve v. 改善 ; 促進 Taking exercise can improve
people’s health.
Keep practicing, and your skills
of playing the guitar will be
improved.
16. mood n. 心情 I am in a good mood when I
listen to my favorite songs.
I am in no mood to read books
in a noisy place.
19. resident n. 居民 A large number of resident don’t
agree on the government’s plan
to build a new road.
20. tourist n. 遊客
Tourists in Taiwan must visit
some beautiful mountain views,
such as Mt. Ali, Yangming Shan
National Park, and Taroko Gorge.
20. tour v. 在 ---- 度假 We are planning to tour Kyoto this
March to view the beautiful cherry
blossoms.
24. achieve v. 完成 ; 達成 He achieved his dream of traveling
to Japan all by himself when he
was just 19.
Phrases And Idioms
1. come to mind 浮現腦海 ; 浮上心頭
Stephan Chou came to mind when
I heard my friend’s joke.
1.
What will come to mind when you think of riding a bicycle? Some
people may associate the image with
people living in China because they
consider a bicycle to be a “cheap”
means of transportation.
Others may think that bicycles belong to those who are not old enough to get a license to ride a scooter or drive a car. Both answers seem quite wrong.
2.
Nowadays, people regard bicycles as the healthiest means of transportation. Many people living in big cities commute or travel by cycling because of its benefits.
Cycling is good for a rider’s heart. It can help people reduce the risks of heart disease and high blood pressure. A rider can also control his or her weight.
A study shows that a 15-minute bike ride to and from work or school three times a week can burn off the equivalent of five kilograms of fat in a year!
Besides, cycling won’t leave riders depressed. Instead, it can improve our mood. Once you find yourself thrilled about riding your own bike, you will love carrying it with you on a train or when you fly.
3.
Taking a bike a eco-friendly. Cycling won’t lead to air pollution and noise pollution. It doesn’t need any fuel but your calories to make a bike run.
People of different ages choose a folding bike because it also saves a lot of space. Many European cities, such as Paris and Amsterdam, are encouraging their residents and tourist to rent a bicycle to tour the city.
Back in Taiwan, many big cities also design bicycle-friendly routes or bike paths for riders. Taking a bike is a lot of fun and a way to make the environment greener.
4.
Why don’t we hop on a bike more often and get rid of those illusions? Many people have pursued their dreams of bicycling across different countries for many years and some have achieved them.