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Unit 5
Learning from nature
Starting out & Understanding ideas
BY MICHELLE
Starting out
01
Background information
The richness I achieve comes from nature, the source of my inspiration.
Claude Monet
Claude Monet was a French painter, a _________ of French Impressionist painting. Monet’s method involved painting the same scene many times in order to __________ the changing of light and the passing of the seasons.
founder
capture
Background information
A painter should regard nature as their teacher, and never stick with just one style of painting.
Zhang Daqian
Zhang Daqian was a Chinese painter and is regarded as one of the most _________(gift) masters of the 20th century. Originally a guohua painter, he also became renowned ____ a modern impressionist and expressionist painter by the 1960s.
gifted
as
Background information
Let nature be your teacher.
William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth was an English Romantic __________ who, along with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, helped launch the Romantic Age in English literature with their joint publication Lyrical Ballads(1798).
poet
Background information
Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, lecturer and poet, and one of the most _________ (influence) writers and thinkers of the 19th century in the United States, who led New England Transcendentalism of the mid-19th century.
influential
Read the quotes and answer the questions.
What is the common message conveyed in these quotes
Have you ever learnt anything from nature Give examples.
The common message conveyed in these quotes is that they have a close relation with nature and they respect nature and get inspiration from nature.
We should respect nature and make scientific use of it. For example,if we cut down too many forests,there will be more sandstorms.
Watch the video and answer the questions.
What lessons from nature are mentioned in the video
Which one inspires you the most
What lessons from nature are mentioned in the video
give us lessons about strength in the face of hard times
give us lessons about learning to adapt to the environment
we learn to spread our wings and fly to reach our full potential
we learn the importance of perseverance in order to achieve our goals
teach us to embrace responsibility and always do our best
Trees
Succulents in deserts
From birds
From salmon
Ants
Which one inspires you the most
Nature can indeed teach us many important things. But perhaps the first one is to respect nature and emulate its ways to our lives.
Understanding
ideas
02
Lead in
Let nature be your teacher.
Can you name some unique architectures that are designed by imitating shape or structure in nature
Pre-reading
Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
What is shown in the pictures How much do you know about them
How could you associate them with architecture
lotus flower
termite mound
algae
A lotus flower, a termite mound and algae are shown in the pictures.
Read the passage and check your ideas.
While-reading
Read for structure
introduction
main body
conclusion
Introduction
(Para._____)
Main body (Para._____)
Conclusion (Para._____)
1-2
3-5
6
A. Three buildings inspired by nature.
B. Appeal to live in harmony with nature.
C. Some inspiration given by nature.
Read for main idea of each part
Read for the genre
Choose the magazine in which you would most likely find the passage. Give your reasons.
1. Extraordinary Architects
2. Living on earth
3. Architecture Frontier
4. Natural World
the limit of what is known about a particular subject or activity
reasons
Para 2: …, including those in architecture … Today, architects continue to explore ways to ...
Para 6: Creating buildings such as these enables us to …
These give us clues that we would most likely find the passage in the magazine Architecture Frontier.
Read for details
introduction
What’s the common attitude people hold towards nature
01
02
How do architects learn from nature
What’s the common attitude people hold towards nature
Common attitude
How do architects learn from nature
introduction
There is much inspiration from nature in our daily lives.
Nature has also inspired _________________________________________around us.
Today, architects are exploring some new ways
many of the most fascinating designs
01
purpose
02
inspiration
03
feature
04
advantage
Read for details
main body
ArtScience Museum
The Eastgate Centre
The Algae House
ArtScience Museum, Singapore
Shaped to resemble a ____________, the Artscience Museum seems to float above the waterfront promenade and __________________________. It collects rainwater through the roof and________________________ through its own plumbing system.
lotus flower
the water that surrounds it
the water is then recycled
To capture the beauty of natural forms
The Eastgate Centre, Harare
Based on the form and process of termite mounds, Harare’s Eastgate Centre also has little holes in the walls allowing air to _________________________________, thus reducing the need for_____________
_____________________________. In this way, it uses less energy and costs less to run.
To mimic the way nature works
move freely in and out of the mounds
traditional air
conditioning and heating systems
The Algae House, Hamburg
The Algae House is covered in panels containing algae. While the panels provide shade, _______________________ and convert it into energy, the algae can also be used to ____________. The building reduces damage to the environment by __________________________________.
To make natural organisms part of a building
capture heat from the sun
produce fuel
generating its own renewable energy.
lotus flower
termite mound
algae
ArtScience Museum
The Eastgate Centre
The Algae House
Read for details
conclusion
Nature-inspired buildings enable us to
_______________________________________.
live in closer harmony with our enviornment
Post-reading
Now work in pairs and talk about other examples of architecture inspired by nature.
Which of the three buildings are you most impressed by Why
The Architecture is inspired by nature, influencing designs that maintain ecological balance and meet sustainability factors. Bionic architecture is a movement which searches for more balance with the natural earth.
If you were given a chance to design a building, what inspiration would you take from nature
where your inspiration comes from
how you connect nature with your design
how your design works
how your design benefits the environment
How did the pictures help your understanding of the passage Share your ideas with the class.
By comparing the pictures and where the inspiration comes from, we can know clearly how the architecture looks like and how the architecture works.
Summary
To meet the needs today.
Protect the world of tomorrow.
Frank Wright
one of the greatest architects in USA
Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.
Language
points
03
In fact,we are so used to them that we may even take them for granted... 事实上,我们已经习惯了它们的存在,甚至可能把它们视为理所当然……
take...for granted 认为……理所当然
take it for granted that... 中,it 是形式宾语,真正的宾语是that 从句。
I just took it for granted that he’d always be around.我还想当然地认为他总能随叫随到呢。
完成句子
(1) He kept telling himself never___________________________(认为什么都是理所当然的).
(2) Some students________________________(认为……理所当然) parents should prepare everything for them.
to take anything for granted
take it for granted that
The building was designed to show the connection between nature and the modern city environment in which it sits. 该建筑旨在展示自然和它所处的现代城市环境之间的联系。
be designed to do sth. 为……而设计,目的是……
The programme is designed to help people who have been out of work for a long time. 这项计划的目的是为长期失业者提供帮助。
【归纳拓展】
be designed for... 为……而设计
be designed as... 设计为……
The course is designed for beginners. 这门课程是为初学者设计的。
The room is designed as a reception hall.这个房间被设计为接待厅。
单句语法填空
(1)These programmes are designed______________(develop) the economy.
(2)This range of clothing is specially designed__________ shorter women.
(3)The flat is designed____________ one living room,one dining room and two bedrooms.
(4)__________(design)for children,the album became popular with parents immediately it
came out.
to develop
for
as
Designed
Harare’s Eastgate Centre is a superb example of biomimicry. 哈拉雷的东门大厦是极好的仿生学范例。
an example of ……的例子(example 前可加形容词)
This painting is a good example of his early work.
It is a perfect example of a medieval castle.
【归纳拓展】
a good/typical example of ……的范例
a classic/perfect example of ……的典型/ 绝佳例证
an obvious example of ……的明显的例子
an example to ……的榜样
set an example to 为……树立榜样
give (sb.) an example 给(某人)举例
Her courage is an example to us all.她的勇气是我们大家的榜样。
完成句子
(1)这是这位艺术家早期作品的范例。
This is_____________________________ the artist’s early work.
(2)Can you________________________(给我举个实例) what you mean
单句语法填空
(3)He’s a very good example__________ the rest of the class.
(4)You should set a good example __________ your younger brother.
a good/typical example of
give me an example of
to
to
To use biomimicry is to create structures based on natural forms and processes.利用仿生技术指的是在自然形态和过程的基础上创造建筑结构。
be based on 以……为根据/ 基础
Their relationship was based on mutual respect.
Judgements should be based on facts,not on hearsay.
【归纳拓展】
(1)base...on... 把……建立在……基础上
Edison based his ideas on scientific experiments.爱迪生把他的想法建立在科学实验的基础上。
(2)on the basis of 在……的基础上,根据……
Don’t evaluate a person on the basis of appearance.不要以貌取人。
单句语法填空
(1)In my diary,I set down a series of things that are based__________ facts.
(2)__________(base) on a true story,the film is very popular.
(3)He could hardly find any necessary grounds on which___________(base) his arguments in favour of the new theory.
完成句子
(4)The film___________(以……为根据) a short story by Thomas Mann.
(5)His decisions are often made_________________(在……的基础上)incorrect information.
on
Based
to base
is based on
on the basis of
The panels also capture heat from the sun and convert it into energy that powers the building.这些面板还可以吸收太阳的能量,并转化为电能,给建筑物供电。
convert v. 使转变;使转换;(使)改变(观点、习惯等)
convert...into/to... 把……转变为……
They converted the spare bedroom into an office.他们把备用卧室改成了一间办公室。
I’ve converted to organic food. 我改吃有机食品了。
【归纳拓展】
convert 的同义词有change,turn,transform 等,这些动词的用法基本相同。
单句语法填空
(1)What’s the formula for converting pounds___________ kilograms
(2)The hotel is going to______________ (convert)into a nursing home.
(3)She succeeded in______________(convert)me to her point of views.
into/to
be converted
converting
And that’s not all—the algae inside the panels can be harvested and used to produce fuel. 除此之外,面板内的藻类可以收集起来,做燃料用。
【句式分析】that’s not all意为“这不是全部”,not all表示的是部分否定。
部分否定
总括性代词或副词与not 连用时,表示部分否定。这类总括性词主要包括all,both,every,everything,everybody,everyone,always,altogether 等。
Not all people are full of confidence. =All people aren’t full of confidence. 并非所有的人都充满了自信。
Not both of them misunderstood you. =Both of them didn’t misunderstand you. 并非他们两个都误会了你的意思。
I don’t go to work every day. 我不是每天都上班。
Life is not always easy. 生活并不总是容易的。
And that’s not all—the algae inside the panels can be harvested and used to produce fuel. 除此之外,面板内的藻类可以收集起来,做燃料用。
【句式分析】that’s not all意为“这不是全部”,not all表示的是部分否定。
全部否定的表达方式:表示全部否定意义的词(no,none,neither,nobody,no one,nothing,never 等)与肯定形式的谓语动词连用。
No student is permitted to leave the room. 学生一律不许离开这个房间。
None of my friends came. 我的朋友一个都没来。 Nobody knew what to say. 谁也不知道该说什么。
完成句子
(1) It’s an either-or situation—we can buy a new car this year or we can go on holiday but we __________________(不能两者都做).
(2)_________________________________________(并非所有的人都喜欢)entertaining programmes on TV,particularly aged men.
(3)Our English teacher is excellent,but she_______________________(不能帮助每一个人)in the class in 50 minutes.
(4)Niki is always full of ideas,but________________(没有一个是有用的) to my knowledge.
(5)Jeremy has two strategies,but_________________(两者都不)seems to have worked very well.
can’t do both
Not all people like/All people don’t like
can’t help everyone
none is useful
neither of them
The building therefore not only responds to its environment and uses less energy... 因此,该建筑不仅能够适应环境,减少能耗……
respond to 对……作出反应;回答,回复
How did they respond to the news 他们对这则消息有什么反应?
She never responded to my letter. 她从来没有给我回过信。
【用法比较】回复电子邮件: respond to emails(√) respond emails(×)
回答我的问题: reply to my question(√) reply my question(×)
answer my question(√)
【归纳拓展】
(1)respond with... 以……回应 respond by... 通过……回应 respond that... 回答说……
He responded to my offer with a laugh. 他对我的提议回以大笑。
He responded by slamming the door behind him.他的反应是猛地甩上了门。
(2)response n. 反应,响应;回答,答复
in response to 作为……的回应/ 答复 make a response 作出回应/ 回答
单句语法填空
(1)Knowing basic first-aid techniques will help you respond quickly_______ emergencies.
(2)We complained to the travel agency about the terrible service during our trip,but no one ________________(respond) by now.
(3)The doctor responded_________ he could not tell the name of her disease.
(4)She waved,and he responded__________ a charming smile.
(5)The government responded by_____________(ban)all future demonstrations.
完成句子
(6)These comments came__________________(作为……的答复)specific questions often asked by local newsmen.
(7)I asked her what the time was,but she__________________________(没有回答).
to
has responded
that
with
banning
in response to
didn’t respond/made no response
Review language points.
Work with group members to design an ideal building inspired by nature, and make a short passage to describe it from following aspects: purpose, inspiration, feature and advantages. If necessary, you can surf the Internet to get more ideas.
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