18-19学年高中英语 Unit 1 Cultural relics 必修2.pptVIP

位于俄罗斯首都莫斯科市中心的著名广场——红场不仅是莫斯科的标志性建筑，也是连接俄罗斯过去、现在和未来的纽带。 By the way，its called“Red”not because of the color.The word“red”used to mean “beautiful”in Russian. The Red Square reflects the difference between the East and the West.All the power is concentrated here.The Kremlin① is right behind the wall.Lenins Tomb② is located on the Moscow Red Square as well.There was a time when thousands of people came to their beloved leader every day. Since 1945，the military parades have been held there every year.The first parade was held in 1941，just before the War.It showed the strength of Russian troops to the Germans.Thousands of soldiers stomping③ the pavement made Soviet people proud and loyal，reminding them who was the greatest. There is another symbol of power on the Red Square.In the past，it used to house several cathedrals④.Two of them，Kazan Cathedral and Iverskaya Chapel，were gone.Now the only one remaining is Saint Basils Cathedral. Moscow Red Square mixes the military，politics，and religion into a unique energy that represents Russia. But it has changed a lot. The Red Square has become much friendlier.Its open to everyone in the world.People come to celebrate their wedding，shop at boutiques⑤ and even ice-skate! Popular artists，such as Paul McCartney，Pink Floyd，and Red Hot Chili Peppers，came to Red Square to throw performances.And people are no longer getting in line to see Lenin. If you want to truly feel and understand Russia—just visit the Red Square. Notes ①Kremlin　　 克里姆林宫 ②Lenins Tomb 列宁墓 ③stomp v. 重踩 ④cathedral n. 大教堂 ⑤boutique n. 精品店 Tasks 1．Why was the Red Square built 500 years ago? ____________________________________________________________ 2．When was the first military parade of Russia held on the Red Square? ____________________________________________________________ 3．How many big churches are left now on the Red Square? ____________________________________________________________ 4．Who can visit the Red Square nowadays? __________________________________