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

1. Do the questionnaire. 1) Work in pairs and share your answer with your partner. If none of the answers suits you, talk about your own answers. 2) Work in groups and share your answers. Count the answers to each question to see what the majority think. 3) Provide some reasons to back up your choices. Analyze the results of the discussion. Prepare a presentation of the analysis. 4) Volunteers come to the front to  present your discussion result. Example answers 1 How much does a building’s design affect its inhabitants or those in the neighbourhood? It can effect one’s mood, create an atmosphere (lively, dull, prosperous etc), attract people (an advantage and disadvantage), and supply convenience or otherwise. It can fit or stand out awkwardly. 2 On holiday abroad, which would you rather do? (b) I don’t want old things around me – this is the 21st century and let’s not forget it. Example answers 3 What kind of architecture do you prefer? (b) Not too extreme but something to please the eye. 4 Is it a good idea to spend huge amounts of money on public buildings? (c) We already have plenty of grand old buildings. People need good quality housing. 5 How do you rate architecture as an art? (b) Imagine cities of ordinary buildings with no attempt at beautiful design. Architecture is very important and the best buildings are stunning. Extra activity I: Brainstorming Work in groups and brainstorm the names of world famous buildings. You should say the name in its English version no matter where they are. If you don’t know its English name, it cannot be counted. Try to list as many names as possible in 10 minutes. What are they? Extra activity II: World famous buildings The following pictures are some world famous buildings. Work in groups and identify them. Beijing National Stadium (Birds Nest), China The Leaning Tower, Italy Buckingham Palace, Britain Angkor Wat, Combod