牛津英语模块9 Unit 2 witnessing time warming up Reading概要1.pptVIP

Fast reading Go through the passage as quickly as possible and try to find answers to the three questions. When did the construction of the Acropolis start? 2. What were the buildings of the Acropolis made of? In started in the 5th century BC. They were made of marble. 3. When was the Acropolis listed as a World Heritage site? It was listed as a World Heritage site in 1987 by UNESCO. Careful reading Let’s read the passage a second time and finish Exercise C1. In which fields did the Greeks make contributions to Western civilization? In the fields of philosophy, science, mathematics, art, architecture, theatre, politics and sport. 2. How has the Acropolis been damaged? It has been damaged partly by natural forces like earthquakes, but the greatest damage of all has been caused by man. 3. What was the last major damage done to the Acropolis by man? The last major damage occurred with the theft of many of the best sculptures in 1801, when an Englishman cut them off the face of the Parthenon and took them to London. 4. What is the aim of the committee set up in 1975? Its aim is to undertake a complete repair of the Acropolis. 5. Why is the committee undertaking work to educate the public? To teach people how to avoid damaging important historic buildings so that they can enjoy these buildings for generations to come. 6. What would happen if people did not learn how to prevent damage to the Acropolis? More important historic buildings would be damaged. Read the text again and choose the best answers according to the text. Which of the followings was not a Greek invention? A. The Western alphabet B. Roman alphabet C. Architecture D. Marathon C 2. Why was the Acropolis built on the hill called the Sacred Rock in the centre of the city? A. To associate ancient Greek civilization with the capital city of Athens. B. It was constructed at a high altitude above the city in honor of A