outside_view 视听说 Book 4 Unit 8 ARCHITECTURE FROZEN MUSIC 知识介绍.ppt

1. Look at the photo and discuss the questions.;2 How would you describe its architecture?;2. Watch the video clip and check (?) the things  that make Chicago special.;1 (a) 2 (b) 3 (a) 4 (c) 5 (a) 6 (d);1 Chicago is _______________ American city after New  York and Los Angeles. 2 It’s hard to believe that in _______, a great fire destroyed  the whole of Chicago’s downtown. 3 They used a tall steel frame and ______________ to make a different type of building – the skyscraper. 4 In just ________, a new Chicago was born.;5. Develop critical thinking ;Skyscrapers block breezes and can make a place hotter. Where there are many close together the streets become deep pollution traps. They cause congestion as so many people travel to and from them. They can block sunlight. They cause windy updrafts. They use land very efficiently.;Example answers;Example answers;4 What are the most important features a city needs to be exciting and successful?;? buildings in Chicago; ? the reason why Chicago is called the “windy city”; ? other features of Chicago;Make a group of five: four of your participate in debate and one acts as judge or group leader who designs and announces the criteria (e.g. clear and logical points, persuasive reasons) for the debate, which decides the final opinion of the group;;4) The class listen to the reports, vote on them and find out what the majority think.;Reference;Watch the three video clips and know more about Chicago. ;Answer the following questions based on your understanding of the report. ;1. What is the ledge made of?;Fill in the missing information. The first letter for each blank has been given.;Retell the main idea of the report with the help of the following key words. ;Extra activity III: Talk show program;Maria: Good evening, everyone. I am Maria from Los Angles. I am Learning Chinese in Beihang University. Mr. Wang: Good evening, I am… ;Fun time Listen and enjoy the song by Eric Clapton. ;Tears in Heaven