1、Unit 1 Cultural Heritage Listening and Talking Learning objectives In this class, you will 1. listen to a conversation about the Kremlin and Red Square, and gather information; 2. understand the functional expressions to start a conversation; 3. use the functional expressions to start a conversation
2、 in a new context. Activity 1: Brainstorm and talk about Russia. What do you know about the Kremlin and Red Square? Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answers. 1. Where are the speakers? A. On a street. B. On a plane. C. On a bus. 2. What are they doing? A. Drawing a map. B. Sightseei
3、ng. C. Studying culture. Activity 2: Listen to the conversation and gather information. O O Listen again and complete the fact sheet. World Cultural Heritage Site Fact Sheet THE KREMLIN AND RED SQUARE, MOSCOW Built between the _ and _ centuries The palace where _ lives The Saint Basils Cathedral loo
4、ks like_. The _ part of Moscow Place for parades, concerts, and even _ Listen again and complete the fact sheet. World Cultural Heritage Site Fact Sheet THE KREMLIN AND RED SQUARE, MOSCOW Built between the _ and _ centuries The palace where _ lives The Saint Basils Cathedral looks like_. The _ part
5、of Moscow Place for parades, concerts, and even _ 14th 17th the Russian President a flame/fire central ice hockey games The Kremlin is a special place where the president and officials work. Red Square is an important place _ _ _ Activity 2: Listen to the conversation and gather information. The Kre
6、mlin is a special place where the president and officials work. Red Square is an important place _ _ _ Activity 2: Listen to the conversation and gather information. where there are five palaces and four cathedrals. where important parades and events are held. where children can skate in the winter.
7、 What expressions are used to start a conversation in the listening text? 1. Excuse me, but what is exactly? 2. Forgive me for asking, but can you tell me more about ? Activity 2: Listen to the conversation and gather information. Tourist A: I beg your pardon, but is this the Xuanyuan Mirror? Could
8、you please tell me about it? Tour guide: Yes, it is. It is said that its a mirror that can tell right from wrong! I see that youre looking at that carving on the roof. Did you know that its called chiwenone of the nine sons of the Chinese dragon? Tourist B: No, I didnt. Thats so interesting! Activit
9、y 3: Choose a cultural site and role-play a conversation. 1. I beg your pardon, but is this ？ 2. Could you please tell me about it? What expressions are used to start a conversation in the sample conversation? Do you know more ways to start a conversation politely? 1. Do/Did you know ? 2. I see that
10、 you are . 3. Sorry, I couldnt help overhearing Did you mention something about ? Activity 3: Choose a cultural site and role-play a conversation. 1. Excuse me, but what is exactly? 2. Forgive me for asking, but can you tell me more about ? 3. I beg your pardon, but is this ? 4. Could you please tel
11、l me about it? 5. Do/Did you know ? 6. I see that you are 7. Sorry, I couldnt help overhearing Did you mention something about ? The Forbidden City the home of emperors and their households; the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government; the valuable vase, “blue porcelain”; 1.17 million
12、pieces of art are thought to be stored. Activity 3: Choose a cultural site and role-play a conversation. Mount Tai one of the most famous mountains in China; four marvelous spectacles: the sunrise, the sunset, the view of the Yellow River, and the sea of clouds; 22 temples, around 1,800 stones with
13、writing on them; Dai Temple on Mount Tai, over 6,000 steps. Activity 3: Choose a cultural site and role-play a conversation. the Great Wall made up from different sections of wall over 21,000 kilometers; built over thousands of years; runs across the historical northern border of China; receives mil
14、lions of visitors every year. Activity 3: Choose a cultural site and role-play a conversation. the Aswan Dam to control the floods and bring electricity in the area to help economic development. the temples and other cultural sites were taken down piece by piece to other places safe from water; the
15、project took 20 years to complete. Activity 3: Choose a cultural site and role-play a conversation. Tourist: Forgive me for asking, but what was the Forbidden City used for in history? Tour guide: Well, it is said that the Forbidden City served as the home of emperors and their households as well as
16、 the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government. Activity 3: Choose a cultural site and role-play a conversation. Tourist: I see that youre looking at that valuable vase. Do you know anything about it? Tour Guide: Its called “ blue porcelain”. Some 1.17 million pieces of art are thought t
17、o be stored in the Forbidden City, so it is also called “Palace Museum”. Tourist: Thats really amazing! Activity 3: Choose a cultural site and role-play a conversation. Tourist: Excuse me, but could you tell me what we can enjoy in Mount Tai? Tour guide: There are four marvelous spectacles in Mount
18、Tai, and they are the sunrise, the sunset, the view of the Yellow River, and the sea of clouds. Tourist: Oh, I cant wait. Activity 3: Choose a cultural site and role-play a conversation. Summary 1. Excuse me, but what is exactly? 2. Forgive me for asking, but can you tell me more about ? 3. I beg your pardon, but is this ? 4. Could you please tell me about it? 5. Sorry, I couldnt help overhearing Did you mention something about ? Homework Write a summary of the conversation about the Kremlin and Red Square. Try to use some attributive clauses.
