英语基础模块2Unit.ppt
F:_Match the great buildings with their pictures.1.the Golden Gate Bridge 2.the Palace Museum 3.Stonehenge4.Sydney Opera House 5.the Pisa Tower 6.the Taj MahalA:_B:_Sydney Opera HouseC:_D:_E:_the Golden Gate Bridgethe Palace Museumthe Pisa Tower Stonehengethe Taj MahalListen and order the pictures.A.Eiffel TowerB.The Statue of LibertyC.The Great Wall of ChinaCorrect order:_C C B B A AListen and decide on the relationship of the speakers.teacher and studentguide and touristhusband and wifeListen and circle.1.Where was it built?1.Where was it built?2.When was it built?2.When was it built?3.Who designed it?3.Who designed it?4.How was it built?4.How was it built?5.Why was it built?5.Why was it built?Listen again and complete the fact file.It was started in _.It was completed in _.It was a gift from the people of _.It has _ steps.Statue of Liberty18841884FranceFrance18861886142142Read aloud after the tape and underline.Guide:Janet:Guide:Janet:Guide:Janet:Guide:Janet:Guide:Look,this is the Eiffel Tower,the tallest building in Paris.Wow!It looks great!When was it built?It was built in 1889.Thats a long time ago.Why was it built?It was built to celebrate the success of the French revolution.I see.Who designed it?It was designed by Alexander Eiffel,a French engineer.Can we go inside now?Of course,we can climb the stairs all the way up to the top.But it will take a long time.It has 1,665 steps!Information CardInformation CardQuestion CardQuestion CardRole play the dialogue between a tour guide and a tourist.How many people worked toHow many people worked to build the Great Pyramid?build the Great Pyramid?When were the pyramids built?When were the pyramids built?When was Stonehenge begun?When was Stonehenge begun?What was Stonehenge used for?What was Stonehenge used for?Why was the Great Wall of ChinaWhy was the Great Wall of China built?built?How long is the Wall?How long is the Wall?A TouristB Tour GuideMore than one hundred thousand More than one hundred thousand men worked to build the Great men worked to build the Great Pyramid.Pyramid.The pyramids were built about four The pyramids were built about four thousand five hundred years ago.thousand five hundred years ago.Stonehenge was begun about fiveStonehenge was begun about fivethousand years ago.thousand years ago.Experts say they still are not sure Experts say they still are not sure what it was used for.what it was used for.The Great Wall of China was built to The Great Wall of China was built to keep out enemies.keep out enemies.It is about six thousand seven It is about six thousand seven hundred kilometers long.hundred kilometers long.When was it built?When was it built?Why was it built?Why was it built?Who designed it?Who designed it?What was it used for?What was it used for?It was started in 1980 and It was started in 1980 and completed in pleted in 1990.它是什么时候建造的？它是什么时候建造的？它是什么时候建造的？它是什么时候建造的？为什么要建造它？为什么要建造它？为什么要建造它？为什么要建造它？它是谁设计的？它是谁设计的？它是谁设计的？它是谁设计的？它的用途是什么？它的用途是什么？它的用途是什么？它的用途是什么？它始建于它始建于它始建于它始建于19801980年，竣工于年，竣工于年，竣工于年，竣工于19901990年。年。年。年。What do you know about the largest library in What do you know about the largest library in the world?the world?Discuss the question in groups.The library of congress,the worlds largest library,is located in Washington,D.C.It has more than one hundred thirty million items in its collection.That includes more than twenty million books.The library was opened in 1800 with only eleven boxes of books.The books were kept in one room of the Capitol building.The collection grew to about 3000 books in 1814.But all of them were burnt that year by British soldiers.President Thomas Jefferson sold his own collection of books to help rebuild the library.Jefferson had about 7000 books in 7 languages.Read quickly and tick the topics mentioned in the passage.Read quickly and tick the topics mentioned in the passage.Read quickly and tick the topics mentioned in the passage.()location()problems()collection of books()buildings()library cards()name changingMatch the paragraphs with their main ideas.Paragraph 1Paragraph 2Paragraph 3a.Changes of buildingsb.Introduction of the libraryc.Growth of collectionsIt is the largest library in the world.It has a collection of 20 million items.It was burnt in 1814.It bought many books from Thomas Jefferson.()()()()Read again and tick the correct statements in the fact file.Facts about the US Library of CongressDescribe the changes of the library in pairs.It was opened in 1800.18001814189719391980Write a brief description of the National Library of China.National Library of China:Basic Information1.It is located in the West of Beijing.2._.3._.The National Library of China*located/the West of Beijing*a collection/over 24 million items*the fifth largest/all over the worldIt has a collection of over 24 million itemsIt is the fifth largest library all over the worldWrite about the historical changes of the Library.19091909National Library of China/as its new name19161916renamed/Beijing Library19491949many books/received from others19871987opened and named/Beiping LibraryNational Library of China:Historical ChangesNational Library of China:Historical ChangesIn 1909,the library was opened and named as Beiping Library.In 1916,_.In 1949,_.In 1987,_.it received many books from others.it received many books from others.the library was renamed as Beijing Library.the library was renamed as Beijing Library.it used National Library of China as its new name.it used National Library of China as its new name.Make a one-minute presentation of the library.Hello,everyone.I am very glad to introduce the National Hello,everyone.I am very glad to introduce the National Library of China to you.It is located in the West of BeijingLibrary of China to you.It is located in the West of Beijing Now,I would like to tell you more about the history of Now,I would like to tell you more about the history of the library.In 1909the library.In 1909 Thank you very much.Thank you very much.Grammar focusIt was built in 1889.It was designed by Alexander Eiffel.The books were kept in one room of the Capitol building.All of them were burnt that year by British soldiers.In 1980,a third building was completed near the first two.1.What happened that day?1.What happened that day?2.How did it happen?2.How did it happen?3.Was it hit by another car?3.Was it hit by another car?4.How did you feel?4.How did you feel?5.Were you hurt?5.Were you hurt?Match the questions with the answers.a.a.Well,I was so frightened!Well,I was so frightened!b.I had a car accident.b.I had a car accident.c.My car was hit from behind.c.My car was hit from behind.d.Oh,no,but my car wasd.Oh,no,but my car was pushed forward.pushed forward.e.Oh,no,it was hit by a hugee.Oh,no,it was hit by a huge truck.truck.Complete it with the correct forms of the verbs given.Electricity is a basic part of nature and it is one of our most widely used forms of energy.Before electricity _(discover)over 100 years ago,houses were lit with kerosene lamps,food _(cool)in iceboxes,and rooms _(warm)by wood-burning or coal-burning stoves.Electricity _(make)our lives easier.Right now,most of our electricity _(come)from burning fossil fuels(oil,natural gas,and coal).The problem is that fossil fuels will eventually run out.If we want to keep using our televisions,air conditioners,microwave ovens,and computers,we need to find another way to make electricity.was discoveredwas cooledwere warmedmakescomesTalk in pairs about the changes of XYZ school.started in afarmhouse1970moved into abuilding1980opened a library19851990completed anotherbuildingTalk in pairs about the changes of XYZ school.built a computerroom2000set up abookstore2003opened anew library2005Todayhas become a highschoolTalk in pairs about the changes of XYZ school.A:What happened in 1970?B:The school was started in a farmhouse.C:What about 1980?D:It was moved into a building.Sample DialogueVocabulary practiceWork in groups to form as many collocations as possible.The Great Pyramid is the largest pyramid on earth.It is _ in Egypt.More than 100 000 men worked to _ the Great Pyramid.There are many closed doors in the Pyramid.People have tried to use robots to _ the secrets.Finish the descriptions of three famous structures.name design locate expert remaincomplete discover build worklocatedbuilddiscover Stonehenge is located in southwestern England.It is a circle of huge stones.It was changed several times but its basic design _ the same.People have many questions about Stonehenge.Why was it _ like this?What was it used for?_ say they still are not sure.Finish the descriptions of three famous structures.name design locate expert remaincomplete discover build workremaineddesignedExperts Taj Mahal is a famous building in India.It was built by an Indian king for his wife.There are many stories behind the name of Taj Mahal.One story says that it was _ after the wife of the Indian king.Over 20 000 workers _ on the building for 22 years and finally it was _ in 1648.Finish the descriptions of three famous structures.name design locate expert remaincomplete discover build worknamedworkedcompletedDescribe a famous structure you know.The name of the building is.It is located in.It is famous for.It was designed by.It was used for.Tell the story of a famous building.Your class is holding a class talk about the stories of famous buildings.Work in groups to make a poster of one famous building in a famous city.1.Work in groups of four.Choose a famous city you all like.2.Find pictures and information about one famous building in that city.Try to answer the following questions:1)What is the building used for?2)When was it built?3)Who designed it?4)Why is it famous?3.Put together the materials you find and make a poster.4.Choose the best poster in your class.Teacher:Class:Teacher:Maria:Teacher:Class:When was North America discovered?In 1492.Correct.Jenny,go to the map and find North America.Here it is!Correct.Now class,who discovered America?Jenny!Listen and pay attention to the intonation.()guide()guide()be famous for()be famous for()move()move()invent()invent()tourist()tourist()complete()complete()exist()exist()discover()discover()design()design ()engineer()engineer()harbor()harbor()basic()basic()include()include()be used for()be used for()ancient()ancient()remain()remain()burn()burn()be made of()be made of()introduce()introduce()probably()probably()rebuild()rebuild ()prefer()prefer()direct()direct()huge()huge()introduce some famous buildings and structures.()introduce some famous buildings and structures.()use the passive voice of simple past tense.()use the passive voice of simple past tense.()talk about the historical changes of these()talk about the historical changes of these buildings and structures.buildings and structures.guidetouristdesignlocaterevolutionpyramidstairexpertkeep outcollectioncongressincludemore thanrebuilddescribedescriptionelectricityThe Hanging Gardens of Babylon existed in what is now Iraq.They were probably built about two thousand six hundred years ago.Ancient historians say they were a huge system of gardens with trees and flowers.1The Colossus of Rhodes.It was a huge bronze statue of the Greek sun god Helios.It was about thirty-seven meters tall.It was built near the harbor on the Greek island of Rhodes about two thousand three hundredyears ago.This ancient statue was destroyed in an earthquake.2The statue of the Greek God Zeus in a temple at Olympia,Greece.It was the most famous statue in the ancient world.Records say it was about twelve meters tall and made of ivory and gold.An earthquakeprobably destroyed the temple.The statue was removed and later destroyed in a fire.3The Pharos of Alexandria was an ancient lighthouse.A fire burning on the top of the lighthouse made it easier for ships to find the great harbor of Alexandria,Egypt.Records say the lighthouse was about one hundred thirty meters tall.It stood for one thousand five hundred years before it was destroyed by an earthquake.4The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus is another ancient wonder of the world.It was built to honor a Greek goddess.It was one of the largest and most complex temples built in ancient times.The temple was built in what is now Turkey about two thousandfive hundred years ago.5The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus.The huge marble burial place was built for King Mausolus of Caria.It was so famous that all large burial places,or tombs,became known as mausoleums.An earthquake destroyed the structure.6The three Pyramids of Egypt,near the Nile River at Giza.The pyramids were built about four thousand five hundred years ago as burial places for ancient kings.The largest is called the Great Pyramid.7
