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t, unusual functions, popularity () Step 2 Language focus Part one the brief introduction to the underground During this process, teacher can offer relevant exercises to students and help them make a summary about usage by themselves. Students are supposed to work first individually and then in pairs or in groups. 1. Please fill in the blanks in the two sentences () ☆ Wele to the London Underground, or as it is ________ known, the Tube. ☆ It has the ___________of being the oldest and most _________ underground system in the world. Answers: usually, distinction, plex 2. Ask students to read the following sentences with the word “distinction” and choose the sentence which has similar meaning to that in the text. () ☆ The school makes no distinction between male and female students. ☆ No one today doubts Yao Ming is a basketball player of distinction. 3. Ask students to answer two questions and explain the meanings of the word “ plex” . () ☆ why do we call it the most plex underground system? ☆ Can you guess what the detective is saying to himself ? Answers: No one today doubts Yao Ming is a basketball player of distinct