新编英语教程第6册教案Unit_Three.ppt

Unit ThreeText I Walls and Barriers,I. Organization of the Text1. Introduction of the topic by quoting the negative attitude of the author’s father toward modern architecture (a bank building): Architecture is an expression of people’s mentality. (Paragraphs 1 - 2),I. Organization of the Text,2. Detailed discussion of the topic (Paragraphs 3 – 10)A. Contrast between people’s different views of money and reflection of this in the architectural designs of banks (3 – 5)① Contrast of money, function of the bank and form of architecture (3 – 4),I. Organization of the Text,② Conclusion: Architecture is a medium for the expression of human beliefs and attitudes (5) B. Contrast of classical and new criticism of architecture (6)C. Contrast between primitive society and modern society in architectural designs (7 – 10),I. Organization of the Text,① Attitude toward threat and hostility from the world of men② Attitude toward privacy③ Effect on architecture: Heavy walls are obsolete, more delicate materials are used instead.,I. Organization of the Text,3. Conclusion: The form of architecture is determined by its function. (Paragraph 11),II. Key Points of the Text,Paragraph 2unnerve: make someone lose self-control, confidence or courage 使某人失去自制力、信心或勇气E.g.: His encounter with the guard dog had completely unnerved him. 他遇上了警卫犬，把他吓坏了。

Paragraph 2,His negative comments on my essay unnerved me.unnerving adj.: upsetting, frighteningE.g.: She found the whole interview rather unnerving. 她觉得整个面试都让人气馁Paragraph 2,not so much something as something: not one thing but rather something else 不是…而是…E.g.: She is not so much poor as careful with money. 她倒不是穷而是太在乎钱了Paragraph 2,Why do you think Raskin’s father and people of his generation take a negative attitude toward a bank with glass walls?To them, money is a tangible commodity. To deposit money in a bank is to keep it in the safe the banker provides. Therefore, a bank must be solidly constructed to perform this function. A bank with glass walls falls short of the expectations of these people.,Paragraph 3,a tangible commodity: a material thing, a substantial objectbullion: gold or silver in bulk or bars, before it is made into coins, etc. 金或银锭（条）heft: lift something in order to judge or estimate its weight 举起…以掂重量,Paragraph 3,E.g.: pick a stone up and heft it 捡起一块石头掂一掂有多重hefty adj.: of considerate weight 沉重的E.g.: The baby is a hefty armful. 这娃娃抱在手里挺沉的。

affirm the fact: state / assert the fact strongly and publicly,Paragraph 3,affirm: declare (usually in answer to a question or doubt)E.g.: The Dean’s Office affirmed that there would be a special teachers’ training course in summer.,Paragraph 3,impregnable: unable to be broken into; (figurative) unable to be defeated 攻不破的；固若金汤的；无懈可击的；驳不倒的; 坚定定的E.g.: They felt safe behind the impregnable walls. It was his impregnable belief that “Honesty is the best policy.”,Paragraph 4,excepting: exceptalways excepting: except fornot excepting (also without excepting): includingdash: a combination of bravery and style；enthusiasm 闯劲；勇猛,Paragraph 4,E.g.: The general had both skill and dash. 这位将军智勇双全。

All his activities showed the same dash and spirit. 他的一切活动都表现出同样的干劲和气魄flair: natural ability to do some special thing 天赋，资质；特别的才能（本领、诀窍）,Paragraph 4,E.g.: a flair for music 学习音乐的天分 be impressed by sb.’s political flair 对某人的政治才干有深刻印象in view of: considering; taking into considerationheartily: in a cheerful way; here, completely and absolutely,Paragraph 4,E.g.: Seeing his daughter perform so well on the stage, he laughed heartily. I’m heartily tired of this kind of TV show.challenge: defy, show no fear or no respect for,Paragraph 4,vault: a roof or ceiling made by a number of arches; a room with thick walls and a heavy door to protect it against fire and thieves, in which money, jewels, important papers, etc., are kept at a bank 拱顶; 穹隆; 金库；保险库E.g.: the vault of heaven 天穹set out: arrange the appearance of 规划, 设计; 布置E.g.: The garden was set out in formal style.,Paragraph 4,What changes, according to the author, have occurred in people’s notion of money, in the function of the bank, and, accordingly, in its architectural features? What point does Raskin want to illustrate by dealing with these changes?,Paragraph 4,Money: used to be a tangible commodity; being less tangible now, less cash being used, being replaced largely by credit.Function of the bank: provision of a safe before; provision of services now.Architecture: used to have an impregnable appearance; has become a cubical cage of glass, the door becoming a window display.,Paragraph 4,The point illustrated: Architecture is a medium for the expression of human beliefs and attitudes.,Paragraph 5,one and the same: the very same 完全一样的，同一个的E.g.: One and the same idea occurred to each of them. 他们每一个人都产生同样的想法。

Paragraph 6,depart from: deviate from, turn away from (an accepted or traditional course of action) 背离，违反E.g.: Entertainment today departs from the oldsters’ concept of entertainment in many ways.,。