【正文】 roplane because of its speed. Second, travelling by plane is more fortable than by ship. With the improvement of technology, many airline panies offer excellent services at a reasonable price. 2. Why do you think people would choose to travel by aeroplane rather than by ship? Different types of transport can meet different customers’ needs. Each type of transport has its own strengths and limitations. 3. Why do you think we need all these different types of transport? Group discussion 1. How do people travel within a city? 2. How do people travel to nearby cities? 3. How did people travel to a faraway city in ancient times? By bus By coach Cattle, mules or horses were used by people as the main means of transport. 4. How did people travel to European countries in the past? 5. How do people go to other countries today? By ship By plane What do you have to consider before you decide which means of transportation you will use? Discussion distance speed cost fort safety time convenience weather … Transport and Weather ? Weather conditions have a strong influence on transport. It is very important that drivers are aware of weather conditions such as wind, rain or a typhoon. Ship captains need to know about wave conditions. Airplane pilots want to know about the condition of the atmosphere. Automobile drivers and railroad engineers have to know if rain or snow is going to fall. Without correct, timely weather information, transportation equipment cannot be safely operated. That39。 … Do you know what these road signs mean? There is a narrow bridge ahead. The road is not straight and speed is limited to 40kms/h. Double lanes Tshaped road ahead Homework Review what we have learned in this period Write a passage about how has