英语高中牛津译林版选修九Unit2《Witnessingtime》课件reading1

很自然…… 奇怪的是……
(3) It is＋不及物动词＋从句
It seems that …
似乎……
It happened that … 碰巧……
It appears that …
似乎……
(4) It＋过去分词＋从句
It is reported that … 据报道……
It has been proved that …
2. They want to make it clear that historic sites are an important part of a nation’s culture.
Tip 2: Preparatory it is used when there is an object complement.
Common structures with “it”
(1) It is＋名词＋从句 It is a fact that … 事实是…… It is an honor that … ……非常荣幸 It is common knowledge that … ……是常识
(2) It is＋形容词＋从句 It is natural that … It is strange that …
Ⅲ. Predicative clauses
1. The question is whether we can make good preparation in such a short time.
2. This is why we can’t get the support of the people.
note for me.
4. She told me that she would accept my invitation.

▪ plant trees, bird dropping and so on.
3.what did the Greek government have done to restore it?
❖ ① a committee ❖ ② a World Heritage listing ❖ ③ a cleaning program ❖ ④ the prevention of damage
1). In the 5th century BC. 2). It was made of marble. 3). UNESCO.
The structure of the text
Parts paras Key words
Part 1 Para 1 great impact
Part 2 Part 3
discussion
1. Do you know anything about the historic sites in the pictures?(when, where, why, how…)
2. Do you think it is a good idea to rebuild historic sites that have been damaged or destroyed? Why or why not?
2.What’s the influence the environment have on the historic relics?
▪ The acid rain can cause some damage to the Acropolis.
▪ The air pollution is also bad for the building.
5. What is the aim of the committee set up in 1975?

Para4 Para5 Para6 Para7
Detailed reading
1. In which fields did the Greeks make contributions to Western civilization? In the fields of philosophy, science, mathematics, art, architecture, theatre, politics and sport.
The Acropolis in Greece
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Fast reading
1 When did the construction of the Acropolis start? In the 5th century BC
2 What were the building of the Acropolis made of ? They were made of marble. 3.When was the Acropolis listed as a World Heritage site? It was listed as a World Heritage site in 1987 by UNESCO.
3. What was the last major damage done to the Acropolis by man? The last major damage occurred with the theft of many of the best sculptures in 1801, when an Englishman cut them off the face of the Parthenon and took them to London. 4. What is the aim of the committee set up in 1975? Its aim is to undertake a complete repair of the Acropolis.

2. When, where and why was the Acropolis built?
3. Try to get information about the three main temples and their functions.
Answers to question 1
1. In which fields did the ancient Greek make contributions to western civilization?
M9U2 Witnessing time
Are you familiar with these famous Chinese historic sites?
The ruins of The Forbidden City Yuanmingyuan
Yuanmingyuan dates back to the Qing Dynasty. It has the reputation of being “the garden of gardens”. Unfortunately, it was destroyed in a fire. Our government has taken measures to repair it and much restoration work still needs to be done.
Poor/bad restoration
Governmen
In philosophy, science, mathematics, art, architecture, theatre, politics and sport, the alphabet, and Marathon
Answers to question 2