Reading The Acropolis now by Valia katsis.doc

第三课时 Reading The Acropolis now by Valia katsis 新沂市第一中学 高三年级组 池春梅 Step 1: Lead-in Let’s enjoy some pictures, which country or city can you think of when seeing the pictures? Athens, the capital city of Greece The Ancient City of Athens is a photographic archive of the archaeological and architectural remains of ancient Athens Greece . It is intended primarily as a resource for students and teachers of classical art archaeology, civilization, languages, and history as a supplement to their class lectures and reading assignments and as a source of images for use in term papers, projects, and presentations. We also hope that this site will be useful to all who have an interest in archaeological exploration and the recovery, interpretation, and preservation of the past. Have you ever been there? Then do you know what the greatest symbol of Athens is? Let’s enjoy a section of video. the Acropolis Step 2: 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. Just focus on and identify the information needed to answer these questions. Answers A 1 In the 5th century BC 2 It was made of marble. 3 UNESCO Step 3: Detailed reading for important information 1. Let’s read the passage a second time and complete Parts C1 and C2 on page 20. Answers C1 1 In philosophy, science, mathematics, art, architecture, theatre, politics and sport. 2 On the hill called the Sacred Rock in the centre of the city.. 3 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. 4 They have been damaged partly by natural things like earthquakes. And partly by man. 5 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 6 Its aim is to undertake the complete, professional restoration of the Acropolis 7 Because they believe