张慧敏英语：UnitCulture corner-课件(北师大版必修模块).pptVIP

Question 1:Which countries use euro as their official currency? Some countries in European Union. Question 2:What kind of images and symbols does euro contain? Fronts and Backs Euro Coins 1. When did the European Union start using the new euro? On 1st January 2002 2. Who designed the euro? Robert Kalina, Austria 3. Did the designer use the real existing structures? If not, what did he use? No, he used photographs to make up imaginary structures that best represented the different architectural styles. 4. Why did the designer use gates or bridges in the euro? This is to represent communication between the people. 5. How did European Union design the euro coins? Each country was allowed to design their own coins which could be used in any participating countries of Europe. Seven different periods in European architecture EURO 5 120×62 mm Architectural style: Classic 古典式（流行于古希腊、罗马时期） EURO 20 133×72 mm Style：Gothic哥德式（流行于12—16世纪间） EUR 100 147×82 mm 主题风格： baroque巴洛克及洛可可式（流行于17—18世纪间） EUR 500 160×82 mm 主题风格： the 20th century modern building 20世纪现代建筑 The design of the fronts of the notes Windows and gates represent ？ The design of the backs of the notes Bridges symbolize the communication between the people of Europe. The euro coins The front side of all the euro coins are the same, which is called “common side”, marked the face value of them. The back side of the coins are designed by each country. The euro coins have eight kinds of face value(1,2,5,10,20,50cent;1,2euro). Different coins can be used in different countries. The Euro- the Second Biggest Currency in the world At the end of the class, you’ll be able to 1. Find the main idea and specific information of a text through reading. Talk about the design of the euro notes and coins through role-play interview. Learn some background information about the euro. European flag 12 stars Including Austria,