Unit+1+Wonders+in+Architecture 改.ppt

1. persuade sb. to do 2.stimulate 刺激，激励 3.capture 捕获 4.feature v. /n. 以为…特色 5.commercial value 商业的价值 6. psychology 心理学; 心理状态; 7.dramtic a. 戏剧化的 8.present v. 呈现 9.refelect v. the local culture 反映当地的文化 10reduce v. 减少 11. curiosity n. 好奇心 12.meet one’s demands/ needs 满足需求 13 be released by 被…公布 14.domestic market 国内的市场 15.global warming 全球变暖 16.cope with 有效或成功处理应付 17.cooperate with 与…合作 18. compete with 与…竞争 19.competitive 有竞争力的 20 ignorance 无知 21.seek profit 寻求利润 22 relieve stress 缓解压力 23、mature 成熟的， 24.maintain维持，保持 25.promote awareness of environmental issues 促进环保意识 26.dominate 占据主导地位，支配，控制 * * Unit 1 Lead-in Do you know the pictures below? The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal on the banks of the river Yamuna as a tomb for his wife. It was built in 22 years (1631 to 1653) by 20,000 workmen. The building is made of white marble . A beautiful garden surrounds the Taj Mahal. In front of the main entrance to the building there is Taj Mahal in the reflection from the water. It is located in Lhasa, Tibet, was the chief residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to Dharamsala after a failed uprising in 1959. In 641, Songtsan Gambo, ruler of the Tubo Kingdom, had the Potala Palace built for Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty, whom he was soon to marry. The Potala Palace Enjoy the following pictures and tell what they are and where they are from. What other wonderful architectures do you know about? Pyramids Hanging Gardens The Great Wall statue of Liberty Terracotta Army The sydney opera house The Eiffel Tower Activity 2 Reading Read the text quickly and put the right letter in each blank.The first one has been done for you as an example. A---the Eiffel Tower B---the Sydney Opera House Which building ...... . is both a tourist attraction and an art centre