集体备课2-M9U2.doc

Module 9 Unit 2 Witnessing time 教学案7: Welcome to the unit and reading The Acropolis now Teaching aims and demands: To let students discuss historic sites and get them interested in famous historic sites. To get students to know the general history of Acropolis, the damage done to it. To improve students’ reading comprehension. Teaching plan I. Picture talking Picture 1 When was the Colosseum built? (In the 1st century BC) What was it used for? (It was an amphitheatre or arena that was used for displays of combat and wild-beast shows.) How big is it? (It was designed to hold 50,000 spectators.) Picture 2 What is Suzhou famous for? (It is famous for its splendid scenery, especially its classical gardens.) Have you visited the classical gardens there? If so, what did you see? Of all the gardens, which impressed you most? (The Lingering Garden impressed me most. Before I visited the garden, I couldn’t help wondering why it was given that name. Only then did I understand the real meaning. Everyone was so fascinated by the beautiful scenery there that they lingered in the garden and were reluctant to leave.) Picture3 Where was the temple complex built? (In Cambodia) When was it built? (In the early years of the 12th century.) Why was it built? (It was built to honor the Hindu god Vishnu.) Picture 4 When and where was the Cathedral built? (In Moscow between 1555 and 1560.) Do you know anything special about the Cathedral? (The Cathedral consists of nine individual churches, each of which is crowned by a unique tower. The central tower is surrounded by eight-point light for mankind.) II. Fast reading for general ideas Go through the passage as quickly as possible and try to find answers to the three questions in part A. Keys: 1. In the 5th century BC 2. It was made of marble. 3. UNESCO III. Detailed reading for important information Read the passage a second time and complete Parts C1 and C2 on page 20. Keys: 1) In philosophy, science, mathemati