高二英语 下学期unit3readingB

Fast-reading:
1. What materials are used in traditional architecture?
What about modern architecture? In traditional architecture materials such as earth, stone, brick and wood are used. The materials of modern architecture are steel, glass and concrete. 2. Who are the two architects mentioned in the passage?
Every great culture has its own ideas of beauty expressed in art and architecture.
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ones belong to modern architecture?
Pre –reading
• Look at the pictures and the title of the passage and read the sentences on your books to write ‘y’ if the text is about or ‘n’ if not.
modern country
6.The structure of the stadium gives me the feeling that _th_e_s_p_o_r_ts_p_e_o_p_le__and the
audience are tied close together in a warm house.
the new Olympic Stadium
Pra7.8
the Opera House
a Bird’s Nest
How …look like?
seashells
Describe your feelings about the design of the 2008 Olympic Stadium in Beijing.What idea do you think the architect wants to express?
A. The writer prefers ancient buildings to modern ones.
B. The writer prefers traditional materials to modern ones.
C. The writer doesn’t like modern architects at all.
They’re Frank Lloyd and Antonio Gaudi.
3。 What architecture does the text mention ?
Ancient architecture
1. Taihe Dian 2. the Temple of Heaven 3. the great European cathedrals
Appearan ce
look like boxes with flat roofs, sharp corners and glass walls that act as mirrors/ seem hard and unfriendly
Pra5
Ancient architecture
Pra6.7
---- a Spanish architect
----an American architect
His works
What’s the characteristics of his architecture ?
Antonio Gaudi, a _S_p_a_n_i_s_h_ architect, was the first to understand that nature does not have _s_tr_a_i_g_h_t__ lines, so he only wanted natural __m__a_te_r_i_a_ls_. In some of his _a_r_c_h_i_te_c_t_u_r_e_, walls seem to be _c_o_v_e_re_d_ with the skin of a fish while roofs look like the back of a _d_r_a_g_o_n___.Most of his works were _c_o_n_s_tr_u_c_t_e_d in and around Barcelona. Looking them is like a _d_re_a_m___ full of __fa_n_t_a_s_t_ic__ colors and shapes. There are other architects who use _d_e_s_ig_n__s_ from nature such as Frank Lloyd who built an art _m__u_s_e_u_m_. He found himself _i_n_s_p_i_re_d__ by Japanese seashells.
Architecture
Part 1
looks at the man-made living environment
has its own ideas of beauty expressed in architecture
Culture
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idea that the people in the stadium are a community that is tied close together.
5.The design for the Olympic Stadium shows that _____C_h_i_n_a_i_s_a__st_r_o_n_g_.and
A. Materials , shapes B. Roofs, corners C. Size, height D. Balconies, windows
3.Which of the following best expresses the main idea of this passage?
A. Ancient architecture is popular.
stone, brick and wood. D. They like buildings materials such as steel, glass
and concrete.
2. In what ways is ancient architecture different from modern architecture?
Purpose to change society with buildings that Go against people’s feeling of beauty/ want their buildings constructed in a way to look unnatural
Materials steel, glass and concrete
Part 1(1 para.)
Part 2(2para.)
Part 3(3-5
para.)
Part 4(6-8 para.)
A. The differences between traditional.. and modern..,and why ancient architecture had many beautiful buildings
1 The color of gray is a symbol of high technology and social development. 2 The huge red stand inside the stadium represents hotness and progress. Made of concrete and steel, the flowing lines and round shapes make the building look warm and friendly. 4.I think the architects want to express the
B. Modern architecture is popular.
C. Ancient buildings look more beautiful than modern ones.
D. Different times, different styles of architecture.
4.From this passage we can infer that _____.
Modern architecture 4. Antonio Gaudi’s works 5. Frank Lloyd Wright’s museum 6. Opera House in Sydney
7. 2008 Olympic Stadium
Get the main idea of each p
B. Every great culture in the past had its own ideas expressed in art and architecture
C. Examples of famous architects and great buildings that take examples from nature.