1、Unit 1trialevidenceexplodeentrancen.审判；审讯；试验n.根据；证据vi.爆炸n.入口Words preview 1.Read this passage and think about the difference between a fact and an opinion.What is a fact?What is an opinion?What is evidence?The facts given by the eyewitness is called evidence.A fact is anything that can be proved.An
2、opinion is what someone believes is true but has not been proved.2.Now read quickly a mans story about what happened to the Amber Room.Do you think it is a fact or an opinion?Give your reasons.I think it is it is an opinion that what id in the boxes is gold or the Amber Room because Jan Hasek did no
3、t see what was in the boxes.He listened to other peoples ideas of what might have been inside.Sohis evidence is an opinion.3.Read the story again and fill in the table.NameJobPlaceTimeWhat he heardWhat he sawWhat he believesJan HasekA minerApril,1945Czech Republic1 Some German soldiers put wooden bo
4、xes in the mine.2 The entrance to the mine was closed.Something explored at midnight.The Amber Room and some gold were buried in the mine.1 trial n.审判；审讯；试验Trial by jury is a fundamental right.It was a very complicated trial that went on for months.Shes going on/standing trial for fraud.2 evidence n
5、.根据；证据one or more reasons for believing that sth.is or is not true:1 The police have found no evidence of a terrorist link with the murder.2 There is growing/mounting/increasing evidence that people whose diets are rich in vitamins are less likely to develop some types of cancer.3 explode vi.爆炸to(ca
6、use to)burst violently:1 A bomb exploded at one of Londons busiest railway stations this morning.2 He was driving so fast that his car tyre exploded.4 entrance n.入口a door,gate,etc.by which you can enter a building or place:There are two entrances one at the front and one round the back.You are going
7、 to hear another two people talk about happened to the Amber Room.1 Listen to Part A and write down where the Amber Room was list._.2 Listen to Part B and write down how the Amber Room was list._.At seaIn a fireListen to the tape again.Stop after each other part and fill in the blanks.NameHans Braun
8、Job a sailor Place KonigsbergOne night during the warHe was told to_ put some _ onto the ship.The soldiers said that the heavy boxes _.help German soldiersbig wooden boxesare full of treasurePart AOne night during the warThe ship_.on the voyage,the ship _ and sank.Almost _.He had to swim three kilom
9、etres before _.went out to seawas attackedeveryone diedhe was saved by German shipOne night in 1941_ came to the castle with _._ took the boxes into the castle.She heard that a special _ in the castle was shown to _.Part BMany trucksLarge boxesart treasureThe German soldiersimportant visitorsAt the
10、end of August,1944She heard _,and she saw _.She found some melted pieces of something that looked like _.The soldiers told her that the melted pieces could have come from_.something exploredThe castle was on firehoneyThe Amber RoomPart A:Hans Brauns storyHello,Im Hans Braun,an old German sailor.Duri
11、ng the war my ship was at theKnigsberg.On night I was told to help our soldiers put some big wooden boxes onto my ship.They were very heavy and the soldiers said they were full of treasure.The ship went out to sea.LISTENING TEXTOn our voyage,our ship was attacked and sank.Almost evermore died.I had
12、to swim three kilometres before I was saved by a German ship.Nobody had time to save the boxes.They must still be buried in the sand.Now a group of people who are searching for the Amber Room have asked me to help them find the ship.Part B:Anna Petrovs storyHello,my name is Anna Petrov.I was a maid
13、at the castle in Kaliningrad between 1940 and 1945.On night in 1941 many trucks came to the castle with large boxes.The German soldiers took the boxes into the castle.Later we heard that a special aerttreasure in the castle was shown to important visitors.Perhaps it was the Amber Room nut I never sa
14、w it.Then at the end of August,1944,I heard something explored.When I looked outside I saw that the castle was in fire.The next morning,I found some melted pieces of something that looked like honey.Russian soldiers later told me it was amber and it could have come from the Amber Room.1.Discuss in p
15、airs which person gave the best evidence,using the information in the former section.The following expressions may help you.Do/Dont you think that?Would you consider?Why/Why not?Do you have any idea about?How do you know that?Are you sure that he/she was tellingthe truth?What do you think?What do yo
16、u think of?Whats your idea/opinion of?What would you say?How do you feel about?Who do you think was?What are your reasons for saying thatI think/dont think thatSorry,I agree/dont agree with you.It can be proved.That cant be true.I dont believe,becauseI think is telling the truth because2.Write down
17、the reasons for your choice.It can be proved that _ gave the best evidence because _.Anna Petrovshe sawsomething tht could have come from the Amber Room and she has nothing to gain from her story1.Lead-inWe have talked about what we should do to protect the cultural relics;now well learn a letter fr
18、om a German newspaper.The writer gives his opinion about what should be done with the cultural relic that has been found.2.Fast reading for general ideas and then fill in the table.Whats being talked about?What is Johannsopinion?Some people are searching for the Amber Room.He doesnt agree that it sh
19、ould be returned to Russia,or to any government.What are Johannsreasons for not returning it to Russia?The search has cost them a lot of time and money.3.Discuss the following questions in turn and think of some reasons for your ideas.Questions for the discussion1)Who do you think the Amber Room bel
20、ongs to?2)What should you do with things you have found even if the search cost you time and money?3)Do you agree with Johanns idea?4.An informal class debate Tips for an informal class debateThere must be a question with two possible answers.There must be a chairperson.There must be two sides in th
21、e class“for”or“against”the question.Each side take turns to debate and gives reasons for their opinion.At the end there should be a class vote.The chairperson says which side wins and why.1.think highly/much/well of=sing high praise for 看重；器重think little/nothing of The headmaster thought highly ofme
22、 for my good performance.The little boy was well thought ofby them.They think highly of him.他们很敬重他。No,not really!I think only the professor really understands it.But I know the government thinks highly of it.不，并不真懂。我想只有教授本人才真正懂得。但我知道政府对他的发明评价很高。2 informal adj.(of situations)not formal or official,or
23、(of clothing,behaviour,speech)suitable when you are with friends and family but not for official occasions:非正式的1.We had an informal meeting.我们做了非正式的会晤。2.These words are informal.这些词是非正式用语。3 debaten.(a)serious discussion of a subject in which many people take part:争论；辩论vi.to discuss a subject in a formal way:争论；辩论After a long debate the bill was passed.经长时间的辩论，议案获得通过。
