unit 2 witnessing time project1

课件48张PPT。Welcome 牛津高中英语第九模块Unit 2Throughout history, few ancient historic sites have
completely avoided damage, some even suffered
complete damage. At the beginning of this period,
let’s enjoy a section of video: Yuanmingyuan. How are you feeling when seeing the destruction of “the garden of gardens”, yuanmingyuan?
Do you think it necessary to take measures to restore and preserve it?
There are so many historic sites which need repairing and preserving and in this part we’ll learn to write a proposal for saving and protecting a building. ProjectWriting a proposal for saving a building ______The imperial tombs1. Read the article about the Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in China. Scan the text and answer the following questions:
Why are the Ming Tombs called Shisanling?
(It is home to thirteen Ming emperors.)
Apart from shisanling, which is the most famous Ming Tomb?
(Xiaoling.)
How many Qing emperors were buried in Hebei Province?
(Nine.)2. Read the passage again and take notes of the historic sites.
The Ming Imperial Tombs:
Most of the Ming Tombs are located in Shisanling, north-west of Beijing.
The Sacred Way leads to the thirteen tombs.
Changling is the largest and best preserved.
The Ling’en Palace is known for its simple design and painted ceiling.
Xiaoling is located in the suburbs of the first Ming emperor. The Qing Imperial Tombs:
The Qing Tombs are similar to the Ming Tombs in terms of architecture and their choice of site.
Dong ling, located in Hebei Province, contains the first imperial tombs of the Manchu rulers.
Xiling, located in Hebei Province, is smaller than Dongling. Xiling contains the tombs of four Qing emperors.
Xi ling has three broad stone gates. Preservation and recognition of the tombs:
Serious attention has been given to preservation of the Ming and Qing Tombs.
All of the tombs have suffered some damage.
Dongling has been under the protection of the state government.
Xiaoling has been restored.
The deadlines for completing restoration of Changling and Zhao ling have been set.
International recognition is part and parcel of preserving and restoring historical sites.
We need to take the responsibility to treasure and protect these monuments. 3.Do you think international recognition is helpful to protect historic sites?Why or why not?Discussion Who is providing the funding for the preservation
of the tombs?
Why are the tombs included in the World Heritage
list?
Which local building will your group research? Why?
How will you find out more about this building?
What are the dangers that the building faces?
How can the building be saved and protected?
What kind of arguments will you use to convince the local government to act to save and preserve the building?
Who will collect information and who will write up the proposal?Language pointsThe Ming and Qing Imperial Tombs are among the
most impressive cultural remains to be found
anywhere .
明清皇家陵寝是世界上最令人赞叹的文化遗产之一。(page 30, lines 1-2)
1) among
among ?? preposition (ALSO amongst)
1 in the middle of or surrounded by other things:
(表位置) 在…中间,在…内部，被…所环绕
I saw a few familiar faces among the crowd.
Rescue teams searched among the wreckage for survivors. 2 happening as part of a group of people or things:(表范围、关系)在…内部，在…中
a decision that has caused a lot of anger among women
Relax, you're amongst friends.
Talk about it among yourselves (= Talk to each other about it without me) for a while.
She has worked as an estate agent among other things (= as well as other things).2) remain
remain ?? v.
1 [I or L] SLIGHTLY FORMAL to stay in the same place or in the same condition: 停留，留下，逗留; 尚待······ 留待······;仍然，依然
The doctor ordered him to remain in bed for a few days.
Most commentators expect the basic rate of tax to remain at 25%.
[+ to infinitive] A great many things remain to be done (= have not yet been done).
He remained silent.
It remains a secret.
The bank will remain open while renovations are carried out. 2 [I] to continue to exist when other parts or other things no longer exist: 剩余, 残存
After the flood, nothing remained of the village.
Only a few hundred of these animals remain today.
the remainder noun [S] 剩余, 残存之物/人, 其他的人们the part of something that is left after the other parts have gone, been used, or been taken away:
I ate most of it and gave the remainder to the dog.
It rained the first day but the remainder of the trip was lovely. remainder ?? noun [U] SPECIALIZED 余数in mathematics, the amount that is left when one number cannot be exactly divided by another:
9 divided by 4 is 2, remainder 1.
remaining ?? adjective [before noun] 剩下的continuing to exist or be left after other parts or things have been used or taken away:
Bernstein's two remaining lectures will take place on January 22 and 23.
Mix in half the butter and keep the remaining 50g for laterremains ?? plural noun 剩余,残留物;余额
1 pieces or parts of something which continue to exist when most of it has been used, destroyed or taken away:
The remains of lunch were still on the table.
We visited the remains of a 12th-century monastery.
2 FORMAL human/sb's remains someone's dead body or the remaining parts of it:
Fifty years after he died, his remains were returned to his homeland.
Human remains were found in the woods. 1. （NMET2002）
Having a trip abroad is certainly good for the old
couple, but it remains______ whether they will enjoy
it.
A. to see 　　 　 B. to be seen 　　　　
　 C. seeing 　　　　D. seen
高考链接2. （2004上海春）
The pilot asked all the passengers on board to remain ___________ as the plane was making a landing. A. seat??? B. seating??? C. seated??? D. to be seating
3. ( 2006浙江)
It remains ________ whether Jim will be fit enough to play in the finals. A. seen? B. to be seen ?C. seeing? D. to see
4. (2002上海)
It has been announced that candidates_____ remain in their seats until all the papers have been collected.A can??????????? B will??????????? C may??????????? D shall Any visitor to China should try to include the Ming and
Qing Tombs as part of his or her tour. (page 30, lines 4-5)
任何来中国的游客都应该去看看明清皇家陵寝。
try
try (ATTEMPT) ? v. [I or T] 努力做······,努力于······
to attempt to do something:
Keep trying and you'll find a job eventually.
If I don't get into the academy this year, I'll try again next year.
I've tried really hard but I can't persuade him to come.
I'm trying my best/hardest, but I just can't do it.
[+ to infinitive] I tried to open the window.
[+ ing form of verb] Perhaps you should try getting up (= You should get up) earlier in the mornings. try (TEST) ? v. [T] 尝试,试用
to test something to see if it is suitable or useful or if it works:
I tried that recipe you gave me last night.
I'm afraid we don't sell newspapers - have you tried the shop on the corner?
[+ ing form of verb] Try using a different shampoo.
I thought I might try parachuting.
I've forgotten my door-keys - we'd better try the window (= test it )to see if it is open.try (LAW) ? v.[T] 审理(案件),审判(某人)
to examine a person accused of committing a crime in a court of law by asking them questions and considering known facts, and then decide if they are guilty:
Because of security implications the officers were tried in secret.
They are being tried for murder.
try sth on phrasal v. [M] 试穿(衣服，鞋帽等)
to put on a piece of clothing to discover if it fits you or if you like it:
Try on the shoes to see if they fit.
What a lovely dress - why don't you try it on for size (= to discover whether it fits)?try sth out phrasal v. [M] 试用, 彻底试验
to use something to discover if it works or if you like it:
Don't forget to try out the equipment before setting up the experiment.
try out for sth phrasal v. US 试图获得(地位，奖赏等),为(职业等)参加考试,报名，申请
to compete for a position in a sports team or a part in a play:
Luke's trying out for the college football team. 1. (2005浙江)
The president spoke at the business meeting for nearly an hour without _______ his notes.
A. bringing up B. referring to
C. looking for D. trying on 高考链接2. (2006山东）
We’re just trying to teach a point ____ both sides will sit down together and talk. A. where?? B. that??
C. when?? D. which
3. (2007 辽宁卷）
Don't be _____ by products promising to make you lose weight quickly.
A. taken off B. taken out
C. taken away D. taken inThe Sacred Way, which is sometimes called the Avenue of
Animals, leads to the thirteen tombs and is in good condition.
通向陵寝的道有时被称为石像神道，保存良好。
(page 30, lines 13-14)
1) lead to
lead (DIRECTION) ? verb [I or T; usually + adverb or preposition] led,
led (道路等)引导(人)到······, 通往
(especially of roads, paths, doors, signs, information, etc.) to go in a
particular direction or have a particular result, or to allow or cause this:
There's a track that leads directly to the reservoir.
The French windows lead out onto a wide shady terrace.
A narrow trail of blood led directly into the cave.
This information led the police to a house near the harbour.
lead to sth phrasal verb 导致
If an action or event leads to something, it causes that thing to happen
or exist:
Reducing speed limits should lead to fewer deaths on the roads. （2006江苏）
--- It took me ten years to build up my business, and it almost killed me.
--- Well, you know what they say. _________.?? A. There is no smoke without fire?
B. Practice makes perfect?? C. All roads lead to Rome?
D. No pains, no gains高考链接2) in good condition
condition (STATE) ? noun
[S or U] the particular state that something or someone is in: 状态，情形,健康状态
Mum's still got our pram - it's very old, but it's in perfect condition.
They left the flat in a terrible condition - there was mess everywhere.
The hospital say her condition (= state of health) is improving slowly.
He's in no condition (= He is too ill or too drunk) to drive home.conditions ?? plural noun (周围的)状况,情况，形
the physical situation that someone or something is in
and affected by:
weather conditions
working conditions
The prisoners were kept in the most appalling conditions.
Under what conditions do plants grow best?
out of condition 健康不佳, 情况欠佳
not healthy enough for hard physical exercise, as a result
of not taking part in sport or other physical activities
on (the) condition that 在……条件下
only if:
I'll come to the party on the condition that you don't wear those ridiculous trousers! 1.（ 2007 上海）
—How was the televised debate last night?
—Super! Rarely ______ so much media attention.
A. a debate attracted
B. did a debate attract
C. a debate did attract
D. attracted a debate高考链接2.（2003上海）
There is a new problem involved in the popularity
of private cars_______ road conditions
need______.A. that; to be improved　
B. which; to be improvedC. where; improving 　　　　　　
D. when; improving
3. (2005上海)
No progress was made in the trade talk as neither side
would accept the conditions of _______.
A. others B. the other C. either D. another Most of the trees that were originally planted there were cut
down at the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, but some continue to
grow today.
大部原先栽种此处的树木在清初别砍掉了，但有一至今仍留存于世。(page 30, lines 17-18)
cut常用词组：
cut sth down phrasal verb 砍倒, 砍伐
to make a tree or other plant fall to the ground by cutting it near the bottomcut back/down phrasal verb 缩减(生产), 削减(支出)
to do less of something or use something in smaller amounts:
The government has announced plans to cut back on defence
spending by 10% next year.
I'm trying to cut down on caffeine.
cut in (TALK) phrasal verb 插嘴to interrupt what someone is saying by saying something yourself:
I was just talking to Jan, when Dave cut in (on us/our conversation).cut in (DRIVE) phrasal verb 插入，插队
to make a sudden sideways movement to position your car in front of
another car, not leaving a safe distance between the two vehicles:
Did you see that white car cut in (on us/in front of us)?
cut into sth phrasal verb 占去…时间
If an activity cuts into a period of time, it fills part of it, often a large
part of it:
I don't like doing the shopping on a Saturday afternoon because it cuts into my weekend.cut off (REMOVE) phrasal verb [M] 切断，砍掉
to remove a part of something to make it smaller or shorter, using a
sharp tool such as a knife:
Remember to cut off the fat before you fry the steak.
cut sth off (STOP) phrasal verb [M] 切断(电力，煤气，自来水),停止…供应
to stop providing something such as electricity, supplies, etc:
If this bill is not paid within five days, your gas supply will be cut off.
The aim was to cut off the enemy's escape route/supplies. 1. （2006湖北）
__________ fired, your health care and other benefits will not be immediately cut off. ?? A. Would you be????
B. Should you be??
C. Could you be?????
D. Might you be高考链接2. （2006天津）
Most of us know we should cut down on fat, but
knowing such things isn’t much help when it??___
shopping and eating.
A. refers to???? B. speaks of??????
C. focuses on?????? D. comes to
3. Too many hotels have been built and this has _____ prices, making holidays cheaper.?A. cut short??? B. cut out???
C. cut off??? D. cut down Changling is considered by many as the best preserved
of the thirteen tombs. 许多人都认为长陵是十三座陵寝中保存最完好的。(page 30, lines 20-21)
be considered
consider (POSSIBILITY) ?? v.[I or T]
to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision: 考虑到······, 顾及······
Don't make any decisions before you've considered the matter.
[+ question word] Have you considered what you'll do if you don't get the job?
[+ ing form of verb] We're considering selling the house.
She's being considered for the job.
I'd like some time to consider before I make a decision.consider (OPINION) ? v. [T often + object + (to be)
+ noun or adjective] 将…视为, 认为，以为
to believe someone or something to be, or think of
them as:
He is currently considered (to be) the best British athlete.
We don't consider her suitable for the job.
[passive + object + to infinitive] It is considered bad manners in some cultures to speak with your mouth full of food.
[R] I consider myself lucky that I only hurt my arm in the accident.
Do you consider him a friend of yours?
[+ (that)] She considers (that) she has done enough to help already. 1. （2006陕西）
It is difficult to imagine his _______ the decision
without any consideration. A. to accept???
B. accept??
? C. accepting???
D. accepted高考链接
2. _______ I explained on the phone, your request
will be considered at the next meeting.
A. When B. After C. As D. Since
3. In this factory, suggestions often have to wait
for months before they are fully _____.A. admitted?? B. acknowledged??
C. absorbed? D. consideredThe tombs, which were built over a length of 247 years, take up 78 square kilometers.
这些陵墓的造历时247年， 占地78平方公里。(page 30, lines41-42)
take up
take sth up (START) phrasal v. [M] 开始(工作,
生兴趣等)
to start doing a particular job or activity:
He's taken up the post of supervisor.
[+ ing form of v.] Have you ever thought of taking
up acting?
I am took up (= continued) the story where Sue had left off.1. (2005安徽24)
Kathy _______ a lot of Spanish by playing with the native boys and girls.
A. picked up
B. took up
C. made up
D. turned up高考链接2.（2006山东）After he retired from office, Rogers ____ painting for a while, but soon lost interest. A. took up? B. saved up?? C. kept up??? D. drew up 1.Write a proposal for saving and protection the building. Then report your proposal to the class.
2.Read the article in Part A on page 117 in Workbook, and then write an account of the Lugou Bridge.HomeworkThank you