新编英语教程第6册教案Unit Three.pptVIP

Unit ThreeText I Walls and Barriers 墙与屏障 I. Organization of the Text 1. Introduction of the topic by quoting the negative attitude of the author’s father toward modern architecture (a bank building): Architecture is an expression of people’s mentality. (Paragraphs 1 - 2) I. Organization of the Text 2. Detailed discussion of the topic (Paragraphs 3 – 10) A. Contrast between people’s different views of money and reflection of this in the architectural designs of banks (3 – 5) ① Contrast of money, function of the bank and form of architecture (3 – 4) I. Organization of the Text ② Conclusion: Architecture is a medium for the expression of human beliefs and attitudes (5) B. Contrast of classical and new criticism of architecture (6) C. Contrast between primitive society and modern society in architectural designs (7 – 10) I. Organization of the Text ① Attitude toward threat and hostility from the world of men ② Attitude toward privacy ③ Effect on architecture: Heavy walls are obsolete, more delicate materials are used instead. I. Organization of the Text 3. Conclusion: The form of architecture is determined by its function. (Paragraph 11) II. Key Points of the Text Paragraph 2 unnerve: make someone lose self-control, confidence or courage 使某人失去自制力、信心或勇气 E.g.: His encounter with the guard dog had completely unnerved him. 他遇上了警卫犬，把他吓坏了。 Paragraph 2 His negative comments on my essay unnerved me. unnerving adj.: upsetting, frightening E.g.: She found the whole interview rather unnerving. 她觉得整个面试都让人气馁。 Paragraph 2 not so much something as something: not one thing but rather something else 不是…而是… E.g.: She is not so much poor as careful with money. 她倒不是穷而是太在乎钱了。 Paragraph 2 Why do you think Raskin’s father and people of his generation take a negative attitude toward a bank with glass walls? To them, money is a tangible commodity. To deposit money in a bank is to keep it in the safe the banker provides. Therefore, a bank must be solidly constructed