NCE3Lesson-17_the_longest_suspension_bridge_in_the_world.ppt

LOGO LOGO LOGO LOGO LOGO LOGO LOGO LOGO LOGO LOGO LOGO LOGO LOGO LOGO Unit 17 the longest suspension bridge in the world . 悬索桥(吊桥)（suspension bridge) 指的是以通过索塔悬挂并锚固于两岸(或桥两端)的缆索(或钢链)作为上部结构主要承重构件的桥梁。 Basic words to describe the suspension bridge ★span 跨度(n) ★cable 缆索 ★concrete n. 混凝土 ★suspend v. 悬挂 ★length n. 根，段 ★ tower 索塔 New words and expressions Suspension (n.) Suspend(v.) be suspended from 悬挂于 eg: The bridge has been suspended from the cables The light is suspended from the ceiling. suspense(n.): 担心、挂念、悬念suspenders Agreeable adj. 宜人的 eg: Today is agreeable agreeable situation . What kind of people is Verrazano? What did he do in 1524? ? How did he describe New York harbor? ? Why his name will probably remain immortal? ? Who designed the Verrazano Bridge? Read pra.1 and think about Verrazano, an Italian about whom little is known, sailed into New York Harbour in 1524 and named it Angouleme. He described it as a very agreeable situation located within two small hills in the midst of which flowed a great river. Though Verrazano is by no means considered to be a great explorer, his name will prob-ably remain immortal, for on November 21st, 1964, the greatest bridge in the world was named after him. Who designed the Verrazano Bridge? How long is it? ? Why the shape of the earth had to be taken into account? ? What support four huge cables? ? What kind of platform are the towers built on? ? How deep is the platform? Read pra.2 and think about Is it an easy work to build this bridge? ? What is the relationship of the towers, cables and bridge? ? Will the bridge fall down if the bridge were packed with car? ? What is the designer’s dream to creat? Read pra.2 and think about The Verrazano Bridge, which was designed by Othmar Ammann, joins Brooklyn to Staten Island. It has a span of 4260 feet. The bridge is so long that the shape of the earth had to be taken into account by its designer.