2017_2018学年高中英语Module1EuropeSectionⅠIntroduction

Module 1 Europe Section Ⅰ Introduction & Reading

Pre-reading

The Eiffel Tower was built for the International Exhibition of Paris in 1889 in honor of the 100th anniversary (周年纪念) of the French Revolution. The Prince of Wales, later King Edward of England, opened the tower. Of the 700 works in a design competition, Gustavo Eiffel’s was chosen. However, not everyone agreed with the choice and many people tried to stop its construction.

It was the world’s tallest building until 1930. During its lifetime, the Eiffel Tower has seen a few strange scenes, including being climbed by a mountaineer in 1954, being parachuted (跳伞) off in 1984 by two Englishmen, and being ridden down from the first level by a journalist on a bicycle in 1923. However, even if its birth was difficult, it is now completely accepted and must be listed as one of the symbols of Paris itself. The tower has three platforms (平台). The top platform has a bar and the office of Gustavo Eiffel. From its platforms — especially the highest —the view of Paris is wonderful.It is generally agreed that one hour before sunset, the view is at its best.

The Eiffel Tower at night is one of the greatest sights of Paris and shouldn’

t be missed. The golden lights show the beauty of the steelwork in a way that can’t be seen in the daylight.

Section_ⅠIntroduction & Reading —Pre­reading

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Great European Cities

PARIS

Paris is the capital and largest city of France, situated①on the River Seine②. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is visited by more than③eight million tourists every year. The most popular④place for tourists is the Eiffel Tower⑤， the famous symbol⑥of Paris⑦. One of the world’s largest art galleries⑧，the Louvre⑨， is also located⑩in Paris. The city is also famous for⑪ its restaurants, cafés and theatres. About two­thirds⑫ of France’s artists and writers live in Paris.

BARCELONA⑬

Barcelona is the second largest city of Spain and is situated on the northeast coast, about five hundred kilometres east of the Spanish capital, Madrid. One of Barcelona’s most famous landmarks⑭ is the Church of the Sagrada Familia⑮， which was designed by⑯ an architect⑰ called Antonio Gaudi⑱. Gaudi worked on⑲ the project ⑳ from 1882 until his death in 1926. The church hasn’t been finished yet！

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①situated/'sItʃuˌeItId/adj.坐落(某处)的；位于(某处)的(＝located)

be situated on/in/at位于……，坐落在……

②Seine/seIn/塞纳河(法国) ③more than多于；超过

④popular adj.受欢迎的be popular with受……欢迎

⑤Eiffel Tower/ˌɑIfəl'taʊə(r)/埃菲尔铁塔

⑥symbol/'sImbl/n.象征；符号

⑦the famous symbol of Paris作the Eiffel Tower的同位语。

⑧gallery/'ɡæləri/n.美术馆；画廊⑨Louvre/'luːvr /卢浮宫

⑩located/ləʊ'keItId/adj.位于⑪be famous for因……而出名

⑫分数表达法：分子用基数词，分母用序数词。分子大于1时，分母用复数。

⑬Barcelona/ˌbɑːs l'əʊnə/巴塞罗那