1、ProjectUnit 2Witnessing timeWriting a proposal for saving a buildingThe Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)Xian Tomb is the burial site for Prince Xingxian and his wife,parents of Emperor Jiaqing(reigned 1522-66).They were buried together at Mt.Songlin in present Zhongxiang County,Hubei Province.The tomb occupi
2、es an area of 136.47 hectares and is hemmed in by high walls.Started in 1519 and completed in 1540,the Xian Tomb resembles the Ming Tombs near Beijing,but it takes up more space.It is the only Ming Tomb found in southern China and is often referred to as the 15th Ming Tomb.The Xian Tomb was put unde
3、r key state protection in 1985.Construction of the Dong Tombs began in 1661.There are altogether 14 tombs containing the remains of emperors,empresses,consorts,and princesses.They include the Xiao Tomb of the first emperor of Qing,Emperor Shunzhi(reigned 1644-61),the Jing Tomb of Emperor Kangxi(reig
4、ned 1662-1722),the Yu Tomb of Emperor Qianlong(reigned 1736-95),the Ding Tomb of Emperor Xianfeng(reigned 1851-61),the Hui Tomb of Emperor Tongzhi(reigned 1862-74),and tombs of the empresses Xiaozhuang,Xiaohui,Cian,Cixi,and five consorts.All were erected over a span of 272 years.Read the article and
5、 answer the following questions1 Why are the Ming Tombs called Shisanling?2 Apart from Shisanling,which is the most famous Ming Tomb?3 How many Qing emperors were buried in Hebei Province?It is home to thirteen Ming emperors.Xiaoling NineA1 Read the article on pages 30 and 31 of the book and answer
6、the following questions.Reading1 In what way are the Ming and Qing Imperial Tombs equal to the pyramids in Egypt?2 How many of the thirteen Ming Tombs are open to the public?3 What is special about the trees along the Sacred WayThey are equal in their complex planning and the great wealth buried in
7、them.Only three of the thirteen Ming Tombs are open to the public.Some pine trees were first planted during the Ming Dynasty and continue to grow today.4 Which tombs is the best preserved of the thirteen Ming Tombs?5 What are the wood decorations in the LingenPalace made from?6 How are the Qing Tomb
8、s influenced by the Ming Tombs?Changling.They are made from a fragrant type of wood native to China.They are influenced by the Ming Tombs especially in terms of architecture and their choice of site among the mountains and valleys.7 What makes Xiling different from other Ming and Qing Tombs?8 What i
9、s the most important international recognition for the Imperial Tombs?It has thirteen stone gates in front of the Great Red Gate instead of only one.The inclusion of these historic sites in UNESCOs World Heritage List.A2 Read the article again and complete the chart below.TimeTombsLocationEmperorAre
10、aThe Ming DynastyShisanling50 kilometres(1)_ of Beijing(5)_ Ming emperors,their wives and other royal family members/Xiaolingin the(2)_ of Nanjing(6)_ Ming emperor several(9)_ acresnorthwestsuburbsthirteenfirstdozenA2 Read the article again and complete the chart below.TimeTombsLocationEmperorAreaTh
11、e Qing DynastyDonglingin Zunhua,(3)_ kilo-meters east of Beijing,in HebeiProvince(7)_ Qing emperors,their wives and other royal family members(10)_ square kilometersXiling(4)_ kilometers to the west of Beijing in Yixian,HebeiProvince(8)_ Qing emperors(11)_ than Dongling125100fivefour78smallerRead th
12、e article again and fill in the blanksThe Ming Imperial Tombs1.Most of the Ming Tombs are Located in 2.3.2.The Sacred Way,which is called 4.leads to the thirteen tombs.5.3.is the largest and best preserved.6.4.The Lingen Palace is known for its7.and 8.5.Xiaoling is located in the suburbs of and cont
13、ains the tomb of theMing emperorShisanling,north-west of Beijingthe Avenue of Animals Changlingsimple designpainted ceilingNanjingfirstThe Qing Imperial Tombs:1.The Qing Tombs are similar to the Ming Tombs in terms ofand the in choice of site.2.Dongling,located inProvince,contains the first imperial
14、 tombs of the Manchu rulers.3.Xiling,located in Hebei Province is than Dongling.4.Xiling contains the tombs of Qing emperors.5.Xiling has broad stone gates.architectureHebeismallerfourthreeTrue or False1.No attention has been given to preservation of the Ming and Qing Tombs.2.All of the tombs have s
15、uffered some damage.3.Dongling has been under the protection of the state government.4.Xiaoling hasnt been restored.5.The deadline for completing restoration of Changling and Zhaoling have been set.6.International recognition isnt part and parcel of preserving and restoring historical sites.7.We nee
16、d to take the responsibility to treasure and protect these monuments.FTTFTFTPreservation and recognition of the tombs1.be equal to 2.do sth as insurance for3.be home to 4.the royal family5.in good condition6.be located in7.high-quality bricks8.in terms of9.take up10.the entrance to和相等平等做某事以确保的家皇室家庭（
17、成员）状况好位于高质量的砖在方面，以形式占据的入口11.in recent decades12.deliberate destruction13.historic sites14.under the protection of15.invest money in doing16.the deadline for17.another important source of funds近几十年来故意破坏历史遗址在的保护下投资做的最后期限又一个资金的重要来源go back to 回过来谈（前面谈到的东西）；可追溯到We have to _ the early years of industrial
18、revolution if we want to trace the history of mass production.A.go back toB.go backC.go down toD.go back withLets go back _ what the chairman said before.A.withB.onC.toD.for function as 起到的作用When her mother was ill,the girl had to function as both cook and nurse.当她母亲生病的时候，这个女孩既当厨师又当护士。function as 起到
19、的作用When her mother was ill,the girl had to function as both cook and nurse.当她母亲生病的时候，这个女孩既当厨师又当护士。be put to death 被处死相关短语：be sentenced to death 被判处死刑be burnt to death 被烧死starve to death 饿死work to death 累死 give birth to生产，生下；引起，造成She gave birth to a second child in January.Exchanges of surplus produc
20、ts between many national individuals gave birth to private property.set sail 启航set sail for 启航去某地They set sail from Shanghai for Dalian.他们从上海启航开往大连。Early in the morning,they set sail southward.一清早，他们启航向南行驶。cf:It is two weeks sail from London to New York.从伦敦到纽约有两周航海路程。Its ten minutes walk/ride from m
21、y home to school.从我家到学校步行乘车需要十分钟。fail to do 未能fail in sth.考试没通过，不及格He did very well,but he failed _ the record.A.to breakB.breakingC.in breakingD.break be buried in 专心致志于（bury oneself in）类似短语：be lost in/be applied in/be devoted toThe boy was so _ in reading that he didnt hear his mother knocking at
22、the door.A.attractedB.drawnC.buriedD.concentrated be open to the public 向公众开放be open to对开放的；愿接受（或考虑）的；易受的，可的The restaurant is open to all,without distinction of colour.那家饭馆对来客不问肤色，一视同仁。be open to advice 愿接受劝告be open to an offer 愿考虑（买主的）出价be open to infection 易受感染be open to discussion 可供讨论 in good co
23、ndition 完好无损相关短语：in/out of condition 健康状况很好不好；保存得好不好 on no condition 绝不要on condition that 条件是，如果make it a condition that 以为条件Though the car was bought ten years ago,it is still in good _.A.situationB.conditionC.positionD.stationHe will do the work _ he is paid well.A.on condition thatB.in the condit
24、ionsC.unlessD.on the condition that cut down砍倒，砍伐；削减，减少相关短语：cut in 插嘴；超车抢道cut out 剪除；切掉cut up 切碎；使痛苦cut off 切断；使中断；剥夺cut down a tree with an axe 用斧头把树砍倒cut down on smoking 减少抽烟 cover several dozen acres of land 占地几十亩cover vt.盖，覆盖（常与with连用）；占（时间或空间）；行过（路程），看完（多少页书）；报导，对进行新闻采访；足数，负担支付；包括，涉及I had thoug
25、ht the seven dollars that I calculated would _ the cost of her window.A.includeB.payC.coverD.afford take up 78 square kilometers 占地78平方公里take up 开始学习（某课程），选修；从事某项活动，发展某种爱好；开始某项工作；占用（时间），占掉（空间）；继续（讲述）What is your son taking up in college?John took up art while at school.I think Ill take up oil painti
26、ng in my spare time.You mustnt take up his time in office hours.He has a very small room and most of the space is taken up by a grand piano.She took up the story at the point where the thief had just made off with the jewels.Bill _ business when his father retired.A.took overB.took downC.took upD.to
27、ok onTime permitting,the restoration work could be done better.时间允许的话，这个修复工作可能会做得更好。time permitting是独立主格结构，相当于if time permits。_,we will go for a picnic.A.Weather permitsB.Weather permittingC.If weather permitD.Weather permission Once caught,people who deliberately damage the monument would be fined
28、even imprisoned.一旦被抓住，那些故意毁坏纪念碑的人就会被罚款甚至被关监禁。once caught=once they were caught，表示时间、地点、条件、方式或让步的状语从句中，如果谓语动词含有be，主语又和主句的主语一致，或者主语是it时，就常常把从句中的主语和谓语的一部分省略。The research is so designed that once _ nothing can be done to change it.A.beginsB.having begunC.beginningD.begun His death sentence was withdrawn
29、 at the last minute,though,and he spent thirteen years more in the tower.不过，他的死刑在最后关头被取消。于是他在塔里度过13年之久。though adv.可是，然而，不过 表示转折，常放在句尾，并用逗号与句子的其他部分隔开。Its hard work,I enjoy it,though.这是件艰难的工作,可是我还是喜欢它。Ive a bit of headache.Its nothing much,though.我有一点头痛,不过并不厉害。Its cold outside,I dont wear my overcoat,
30、_.A.thoughB.in the endC.thereforeD.otherwise Buried there are the remains of five emperors,their wives and other royal family members.五个帝王，他们的王妃以及其他的皇室成员的遗体都被埋藏在那儿。buried there位于句首，句子谓语部分倒装。_ when they could do what they like to the Chinese people.A.Gone the days areB.Gone are the daysC.The days gon
31、eD.The days goingPresent at the meeting _.A.were Professor Smith and many other guestsB.was Professor Smith and many other guestsC.Professor Smith and many other guests wereD.Professor Smith and many other guests was buried there位于句首，句子谓语部分倒装。It sits about 100 kilometres to the west of Beijing in Yi
32、xian,Hebei Province.它坐落于北京的西部，河北省沂县。sit vi.位于，坐落The city sits on a hill.此城坐落在一座小山上。The house _ high on a hill _ a lake.A.sits;overlookB.sits;overlookingC.locates;overlookD.locates;overlookingDiscuss the following question in groups,to list your reasons.Do you thinkinternational recognition is helpfu
33、l to protect historic sites?Why or why not?Your group is going to research a local building that has a long history and discuss ways to preserve the building.Write a proposal for saving and protecting the building.Consider these questions:1.Who is providing the funding for the preservation of the to
34、mbs?2.Why are the tombs included in the world heritage list?3.Which local building will your group research?Why?4.How will you find out more about tthis building?5.What are the dangers that the building faces?6.How can the building be saved and protected?7.What kind of arguments will you to convince the local government to act to save and preserve the building?8.Who will collect information and who will write up the proposal?Write a proposal for saving and protecting the building,then report to the classmates.Homework熟读课文、背诵词组！浙江大学校标浙江大学校旗
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