高中英语 模块九第二单元reading课件 牛津版选修9

2. Where was the Acropolis built? Why? On the hill called the Sacred Rock in the centre of the city. It was built there so that it was convenient for everyone to get to. Also, because it was on the hill, the Acropolis could be seen from every part of the city.
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acid rain from air pollution plant roots and bird droppings earthquakes bad reconstruction deliberate damage walking around the Acropolis stealing stones
1. In which fields did the Greeks make contributions to Western civilization?
In philosophy, science, mathematics, art, architecture, theatre, politics and sport.
Actions a steady cleaning programme a steady cleaning programme to be fixed to be fixed educational work educational work ask for return
TaskTask-based Reading
Homework
Do the exercise E in page 21
Unit 2
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The ruins of Yuanmingyuan are located in the suburbs of Beijing to the north-west of Qinghua University. Yuanmingyuan dates back to the Wing Dynasty. It has the reputation of being “the garden of gardens”. Unfortunately, it was destroyed in a fire. Our government has taken measures to repair it and much restoration work still needs to be done.
The article describes some of the cases of damage done to the Acropolis. List what being done to solve each problem.
Causes
Chemical Biological Natural Mechanical Human
Significance
The ancient Greeks as well as the Acropolis have had a greater Western civilization. impact
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It was built 3____ centries ago on the hill so as to bring great 4__________ 26 convenience to every visitor. Though5______of marble,the buildings of the Acropolis were unable toavoid made damage. From 1801 to 1816,many of the best sculptures were 6______and sold to the stolen British government. During the period from 1835 to 1935,the Acropolis was being damaged because of the unsuccessful restoration,the visitors. In 1975,the Greek government established a committee to help7________history. preserve Before the 2004 Athens Olympic Games,great progress had made in 8____________ the monument. reconstructing The committee is continuing its work by undertaking the complete, professional restoration of the Acropolis as wellas undertaking important9_________ by teaching people how to avoid10__________ education important historic buildings like the Acropolis. damaging
It was made of marble.
3. Who gave the Acropolis its World Heritage listing?
UNESCO.
Para 1-2 1brief introduction Para 3-4 3damage to the Acropolis Para 5-7 5measures to preserve it
Current situation
Find these new words and expressions in the article. Guess their meanings from the context. Then match each word or expression with the correct definition.
Part D
Answers:
1. Athens 3. people government ignorance 9. monument 2. Athena 4. plant 6. undertake 8. conservation 10. sculptures 5. 7.
Have you ever visited a World Heritage site? Discuss these questions with a partner. Use the following conversation as an example.
5. What is the aim of the committee set up in 1975?
Its aim is to undertake the complete, professional restoration of the Acropolis.
6. Why is the committee undertaking educational work? Because they believe that the prevention of damage from ignorance and from people not caring about protecting the monument is very important.
A: Have you ever been to a World Heritage site? B: Yes. Last year my parents took me to Mount Huangshan. A: Oh, I’ve always wanted to go there. What was it like? B: It was really beautiful. There were lots of pine trees, rocks and hot springs. Have you ever been to any famous sites? A: …
3. How have so many ancient monuments been damaged?
They have been damaged partly by natural things like earthquakes, and partly by man.
4. What was the last major destruction done to the Acropolis by man? The last major destruction occurred with the theft of many of the best sculptures in 1801, when an Englishman started to take them to London.
Do you know where the first Olympic Games were held?
In Greece
the Acropolis
1. When was the Acropolis built?
In the 5th century BC.
2. What was the Acropolis made of?