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    Luciano Snchez Rodrguez

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    "Sustainable transportation" means transportation that produces few, if any, air pollutionemissions. Examples includepublic transport, car sharing, walking andcycling.

    Build up your vocabulary!Classify the following words

    Bike

    Submarine

    Plane

    Lorry

    Tram

    Train

    bicycle

    Ship

    Raft

    Globe

    Car

    Bus

    GROUND SEA AIR

    BASIC VOCABULARY

    Nouns.- bus, lorry, car bike, train, motorbike, taxi, cart, transatlantic, sailing ship, raft,submarine, yacht, plane, helicopter, globe, boat, streetcar,.

    Verbs.- Drive, park, speed up, brake, land, take off, board.

    Adjectives.- Beautiful, ugly, clean, small, medium, comfortable, uncomfortable, new, old,fast, slow, wide, narrow, large, sustainable, dirty.

    What forms of transportation do people use most in Lebrija?

    How do different forms of transportation affect us and the world around us?

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    Grammar

    Complete with the following sentences

    Lorry car train metro bus plane

    1 Juan goes everyday to work by ................2 Pedro transports different fruits to Europe by .......................3 Madrid y Barcelona are linked by ...................4 The 22nd of May we will go to Seville by.............5 .............. goes under the ground.6 The ............... is the most expensive transport.

    Complete the sentences to make them true. Use can orcant.

    1. You ............. use the sun for energy.

    2. Babies ............ drive cars.

    3. Snakes ......... fly.

    4. Elephants ............ sing.

    5. ....... I go to the toilet, please?

    6. Cats ............. climb trees.7.

    Complete the sentences to make them true. Use mustormustn't.

    1. Passengers ........ enter or leave when the train is moving.

    2. Passengers ............. smoke on the bus.

    3. Children ........... travel with an adult.

    4. You ............. throw papers, plastic bags or empty bottles in the street.

    5. You .......... return your library books on time.

    6. Albas room is messy. She ................ tidy it.

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    Complete the sentences. Use willand the verbs in brackets.

    1. John . (not miss) the bus.2. All the students (enjoy) the trip.3. I .. (ride) mi bike to school tomorrow.4. My family . (go) to the theater next weekend.5. The weather .. (not be) cold tomorrow.

    Write questions with the words below. Use will.

    1. you / get / homework / on Friday

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    2. your teacher / give / you / a test / next week

    3. you / go / to the movies / on Saturday

    ..

    4. your mother / answer / the phone

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    Write negative sentences using will.

    1. (I / answer / the question)

    2. (she / read / the book)

    3. (they / drink / beer)

    4. (we / send / the postcard)

    5. (Vanessa / catch / the ball)

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    Warming Up / Speaking

    Answer the following questions

    1. Do you think there is a relationship between the way you move in the city (bus, car, bike,on foot) and pollution?

    2. Do you prefer the bus or the car? Why?

    3. Do the noise and pollution produced by traffic affect you? How?

    4. Do you use the bicycle in Lebrija? When?

    5. When do your family use the car?

    6. Which of the following uses more space in the street? Pedestrian, car, motorbike, bike

    7. Why do people use the car to go shopping?

    8. What causes car accidents? Can you think of any solutions?

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    Luciano Snchez Rodrguez

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    A.V.O. Project

    IntroductionMany countries around the world, have serious air quality problems. And, while the pollu-tion may start in a particular geographic area, winds carry these clouds of pollution to other

    regions. As cities grow in size, air pollution problems often grow as well. One of the biggestsources of pollution is gaspowered vehicles - notably cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, andother engines that need gasoline in order to run. As the population has increased, so, too,has the number of vehicles.

    Average Vehicle Occupancy in Your CommunityIt is true that cars are "cleaner" than in the past, but the rapid rise in the number ofvehicles on the highways still creates a lot ofpollution. One way to get everyone wherethey're going with fewer vehicles is to use alternative means of travel such as buses,trains, bicycles, and carpools. The number of people traveling divided by the number ofvehicles gives us an "Average Vehicle Occupancy" or AVO. Students will determine theAverage Vehicle Occupancy in Lebrija and discuss ways to improve this number.

    The more people a single car can transport, the better it is for the environment. Not onlydoes this reduce air pollution, it helps make our roads and highways last longer, savesgasoline and oil, reduces stress associated with traveling in heavy traffic, and slows downthe need to build bigger and longer superhighways.

    The number of people traveling divided by the number of vehicles gives us an "AverageVehicle Occupancy" or AVO. For example, according to the Federal Highway

    Administration, in 1997 the United States had an AVO of 1.59. This is the same as sayingthat 159 people are getting to their destinations by using 100 vehicles:

    159 people = 1. 59 AVO100 vehicles

    Procedure

    1. Using a street map of Lebrija highlight the "commuter roads." These are the major road-ways that people use to travel to or from work. From this map determine the best locationsto do a survey of traffic and the number of people

    traveling in each vehicle. Before conducting the survey, inspect each observation point andcarefully select a safe place to stand.

    2. Students should predict what they think the average vehicle occupancy will be.Then, using a tally sheet, have students determine the number of vehicles and thenumber of people in each vehicle. Students should keep a separate count of anywalkers or bikers. Have students survey for15 minutes. Compare the differentsites in your community.

    3. Have students develop a written (entry in blog) and oral survey to determine commuters'attitudes toward trip reduction. The survey should focus on reasons drivers have for driv-

    ing alone. After analyzing the survey responses, have students come up with ideas thatpromote carpooling, bicycling, bus riding, and walking.

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    PARTS OF A BICYCLE

    bell

    brake

    chain

    dynamo

    frame

    gears

    handlebar

    headlamp

    kick stand

    luggage carrier

    mudguard

    pedal

    pump

    rear lamp

    saddle

    sprocket

    tyre

    wheel

    http://www.manythings.org/vocabulary/games/e/words.php?f=bicycle_parts

    http://visual.merriam-webster.com/transport-machinery/road-transport/bicycle/parts-bicycle.php

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    Complete the gaps with the different parts of the bicycle; then you can draw yourown bike!

    brake lever- the hand lever used to activatethe brakes.chain - it transfers the energy from the mo-tion of the pedals to the back wheel.chain wheel - the large wheel on which thechain is held, near the pedals.

    down tube - the tube that attaches the.front brake - it stops the front wheel.front fork - it attached the front wheel to thebicycle.front reflector- a safety device in the front ofthe bike that lets cars see you at night.handlebar stem - this supports the handle-bar.handlebars - where you hold onto the bicycleto steer it.hub - the central part of a wheel.

    pedal - where your feet go to power the bi-cycle.rear brake - it stops the rear wheel.rear reflector- a safety device in the backof the bike that lets cars see you at night.rim - the support of the wheel.

    saddle - the seat.seat tube - the tube that supports the seatpost.seat post - it supports the seat.shift levers - the levers on the handlebarsused to shift gears.spokes - the thin, metal wires that attachthe rim to the wheel hub.tire - the inflated, rubber part of the wheel.top tube - the tube that attaches the handle-bar stem to the seat post.

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    Read the following instructions for riding your bikes and then answer the questions.

    IMPORTANT TIPS FOR OFF-ROAD SAFETY

    LightsLights are very important for trail riding if you're not 100% sure that you'll be out of theforest by sundown.

    Your RouteIt's always best not to go out alone, but if you do, always tell someone the area/route youplan to ride and when to expect you back.

    HydrationWater bottles may be preferred by roadies, but you don't have the same opportunities torefill when on the trail. Hydration packs are not only preferred for long trail rides, they can

    be a medical necessity to keep well hydrated. And if you're carrying the backpack, energybars or other sources of packaged energy may also be important.

    Extra TubesCarry an extra tube and patch kit. The patch kit will fix a small hole, but it's good to havean entire tube for a big hole.

    Face/Skin ProtectionCarry insect repellent and sunscreen. Wear eye protection, even if you don't wear pre-scription glasses. You will need protection from sticks, branches, insects, and flyingstones.

    ClothingCarry a long sleeve T-shirt in case the weather turns bad. These shirts are lightweight,compressible and can fit in small packs. Remember, you're riding in the mountains a lot oftimes and weather can change quickly in those settings.

    Trail Etiquette Always respect private property. Bikers yield to all other trail users. Do not ride trails posted as "no biking". Do not ride during extremely wet conditions so that environmental impacts are minimized. Know the rules when riding on public lands such as state parks or hunting lands.

    Never leave garbage/rubbish on the trails!

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    1. Why is it a good idea to take a hydration pack with you on a trail route?

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    2. What type of T-shirt should you wear? Why?

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    3. Should you put light on the bike? Why?

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    Top Bicycle Safety Rules

    1. Always wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet to protect your head every time you ride.

    2. Use a bicycle that is the appropriate size for you, not one that is too big.

    3. Before you ride make sure you dont have any loose clothing, drawstrings, or shoelaces;they can get caught in your chain and make you fall.

    4. Have an adult check the air in your tires and that your brakes are working before youride.

    5. Wear bright clothes so others can see you at all times of the day.

    6. Stay alert at all times; never listen to music when riding. Pay attention and watch forcars, people, and other bicyclists around you.

    7. Dont bicycle at night. If you must ride, make sure your bike has reflectors and lights andwearretro-reflective materials on your ankles, wrists, back and helmet.

    8. Before you enter any street or intersection check for traffic by looking left-right-left tomakesure no cars or trucks are there.

    9. Learn and follow the rules of the road.

    Rules of the Road

    1. When riding in the road, always ride on the right hand side (same direction as traffic).

    2. Obey traffic laws, including all the traffic signs and signals.

    3. Ride predictablyride in a straight line, dont weave in and out of traffic.

    4. When riding on a sidewalk -- show respect for the people walking on the sidewalk. Ringyour bell to let them know you are coming and always pass them on the left.

    5. Look for debris on your route that could cause you to fall off your bicycle, like trash,stones, toys.

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    Luciano Snchez Rodrguez

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    Cycling Poster Contest

    THEMES:

    Bike Safety

    Using our bicycles in Lebrija

    Bicycles as sustainable transportation

    RULES:

    Horizontal Layout

    You can use crayon, pen and ink, paint or colored marking pens

    Be Original do not use copyrighted material

    All posters must have the student artists name at the back

    Use a slogan or message in your poster

    JUDGING CRITERIA:

    Clear message conveyed by the slogan and artwork;

    The poster theme mentioned above is addressed;

    Creativity, originality and artistic quality;

    Visual clarity - easily read;

    Bright and colorful.

    DEADLINE:

    February, 25th 2011

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    Luciano Snchez Rodrguez

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    Reading Comprehension

    BicyclesDo you know how to ride a bicycle?A bicycle is also called a bike. It has a saddle for us to sit on. It has two pedals, twowheels, and two handlebars. To make it move is quite easy. We don't need a key to turn onthe engine. We don't need to go to a gas station to fill up the tank. All we need to do is toput our feet on the pedals and begin pedaling. As we move our feet in circles, we make thewheels spin. Then the bicycle goes. Once we start moving, we can use the handlebars tocontrol our direction. If we want to turn right, we turn our handlebars to the right. If we wantto turn left, we turn our handlebars to the left. If we want to stop, we press the breaks onthe handlebars.

    While this sounds very simple, we still need some practice before we can ride well.Bicycles have been around for more than 150 years. But nobody really knows who madethe first bicycle. Some think a nobleman from Germany did. That bicycle did not havepedals. To make the wheels spin, he had to push his feet against the ground. He calledthat bicycle a "running machine."Of course, it was not comfortable to ride a bicycle this way. So about twenty years later, ablacksmith from Scotland put two pedals on a bicycle. That small change made a bigdifference. Ever since then people could ride bicycles without touching their feet to the

    ground!Bicycles are a very popular way to get around. They are also a very popular sport. Forbicycle races, Lance Armstrong was one of the best!Armstrong grew up in Texas. He has always been very good at riding bicycles. He has wonmany titles since he was a boy. But several years ago, he got bad news from doctors.Doctors told him that he was very sick. He had to go to hospitals often. He could not ridebicycles. He could not join bicycle races. But Armstrong never gave up. After he felt better,he began riding bicycles again. Soon he started joining bicycle races, too. One year later,he won a major bicycle race in France. Everybody was very happy for him. But Armstrong

    did not stop there. Since then, he has won six more times in the same bicycle race. Hisspirit and strength made him a great athlete!

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    Circle the correct answer.

    1. How long ago was the first bicycle made?a) More than 250 years agob) More than 300 years agoc) More than 150 years agod) More than 650 years ago

    2. What can we not find in the "running machine"?a) Wheelsb) Pedalsc) Handlebarsd) All of the above

    3. Lance Armstrong ____ .a) Won the title of a major bicycle race in France six times before he got sickb) Grew up in New Yorkc) Quit riding bicycles after he got sickd) Is very good at riding bicycles

    4. When we ride bicycles, what do we use to control directions?a) Handlebarsb) Pedals

    c) Saddled) Wheels

    5. How did the nobleman from Germany make his bicycle move?a) He put an engine in his bicycle.b) He stood behind his bicycle and pushed it.c) He pushed his feet against the ground.d) He put his feet on the pedals and began pedaling.

    6. Who was the first person to put pedals on a bicycle?a) A nobleman from Franceb) A blacksmith from Germanyc) A blacksmith from Scotlandd) A nobleman from Scotland

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    Moving Around in Lebrija: A Blog Entry

    Create a new post (100 -120 words) in our blog; tell the rest of the class how you usuallymove around in Lebrija, what modes of transportation you use and why. Also explain if youcan change some of these to make transportation more sustainable in your town. You canalso upload a picture or a video to support your presentation. Be ready to share it with yourpartners in class.

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