UNIT1 cultural_relics课件.ppt

2) link-v 系动词 prove + (to be) n./adj. 被发现是…; 被证明是…(主动表被动) eg. Einstein’s theory proved (to be ) correct. 堂清： Premier Zhou _______ to be unforgettable in the hearts of the Chinese people. A. proved B. regarded C. thought D. considered Homework 1.Go over the “Reading” and find out the useful expressions in it. 2.Write a composition of about 100 words about one of the cultural relics that you have visited or want to visit. * * 1.Why was it called the Amber Room? 2.What was it made for? Because almost seven thousand tons of amber were used to make it. It was made for the palace of Frederick I. 3.Why to search for it? Because it was one of the great wonders of the world and now it is missing. Listen to the text and answer three of them Read Para 1 to find detailed information about the Amber Room Colour Birthplace Design Material Time to complete it yellow-brown Prussia of the fancy style popular in those days seven thousand tons of amber; gold and jewels It took a team of the country’s best artists ten years to make it. Read Para.2 and answer questions 1. When and why did Frederick William I give the Amber Room to Peter the Great? 2. What did Peter the Great give in return? 3. What did the Amber Room serve as? In 1716, Frederick William I gave the Amber Room to Peter the Great as a gift of friendship from the Prussian to the Russian people. Peter the Great gave 55 best soldiers in return. It served as a small reception hall for important visitors. Read Para.3 and answer the question What did Catherine II do to the Amber Room? Catherine II had the Amber Room moved to the palace outside St. Petersburg and added more details to its design. In 1941, the two countries Germany and France were at war. 2. The Russians didn’t remove the Amber Room but only the furniture and small art objects. 3. The Nazis secretly stole the Amber Room. 4.