1、The Euro-the Second Biggest Currency in the worldAt the end of the class,youll be able to1.Find the main idea and specific information of a text through reading.Talk about the design of the euro notes and coins through role-play interview.Learn some background information about the euro.Question 1:W
2、hich countries use euro as their official currency?Some countries in European Union.European flag12 starsIncluding Austria,Belgium,Finland,France,Germany,Greece,Ireland,Italy,Luxembourg,the Netherlands,Portugal,and Spain.The euro was introduced to world financial markets on 1 January 2019.It began c
3、irculation on 1 January 2019.Now,the17 of the 27 member states of the European Union use the euro.Question 2:What kind of images and symbols does euro contain?Try to recogniseFronts and BacksFronts(正面正面)Windows or gatesOf the ArchitectureBacks（反面）（反面）BridgesDo you know why?Euro CoinsDifferent kinds
4、of Euro coins.Why?Para1Para2Para3Para4Para5Match the main idea with each paragraph.The design of the coins.B.The euro became the second biggest currency in the world after 2019.C.The design of the notes.D.When introducing the euro,European Union need to consider the design of the coins and the notes
5、.E.All euro notes show the European flag and a map of Europe.1.When did the European Union start using the new euro?On 1st January 20192.Who designed the euro?Robert Kalina,Austria3.Did the designer use the real existing structures?If not,what did he use?No,he used photographs to make up imaginary s
6、tructures that best represented the different architectural styles.4.Why did the designer use gates or bridges in the euro?This is to represent communication between the people.5.How did European Union design the euro coins?Each country was allowed to design their own coins which could be used in an
7、y participating countries of Europe.Answer these questions:Colour:Red Front:Flower and Chairman MaoBack:Great Hall of the People 人民大会堂人民大会堂 Usually,a currency is associated with one country.be closely related to Robert Kalina developed an interesting solution to the problem.His designs show seven di
8、fferent periods in European architecture.timesthe design of buildingsSeven different periods in European architectureEURO 5 12062 mmArchitectural style:Classic 古典式（流行于古希腊、罗马时期）古典式（流行于古希腊、罗马时期）EURO 10 12767 mmStyle：Roman罗马式（流行于古希腊、罗马时期至罗马式（流行于古希腊、罗马时期至12世纪间）世纪间）EURO 20 13372 mmStyle：Gothic哥德式（流行于哥德式（
9、流行于1216世纪间）世纪间）EURO 50 14077 mmStyle：Renaissance文艺复兴式（流行于文艺复兴式（流行于1416世纪间）世纪间）EUR 100 14782 mm主题风格：主题风格：baroque巴洛克及洛可可式（流行于巴洛克及洛可可式（流行于1718世纪间）世纪间）EUR 200 15382 mm主题风格：主题风格：steel and glass 19世纪铁器及玻璃时代世纪铁器及玻璃时代EUR 500 16082 mm主题风格：主题风格：the 20th century modern building 20世纪现代建筑世纪现代建筑However,instead of
10、 showing real,existing structures,he used photographs to make up imaginary structures that best represented the different architectural styles.rather than showsymbolized存在的存在的想象的想象的The design of the fronts of the notesWindows and gates represent？the spirit of opening and cooperation in Europe.The de
11、sign of the backs of the notesBridges symbolize the communication between the people of Europe.The euro coins The front side of all the euro coins are the same,which is called“common side”,marked the face value of them.The back side of the coins are designed by each country.The euro coins have eight
12、 kinds of face value(1,2,5,10,20,50cent;1,2euro).Different coins can be used in different countries.Spain has three designs:King Juan Carlos s head,the Santiago church and famous writer Cervantes widening images.Germany has 3 kinds of pattern:1 euro cents,2 euro cents and 5 euro cents are divided in
13、to oak branches;10 euro cents,20 euro cents and 50 euro cents are divided into the Brandenburg gate;1 euro and 2 euros for the eagle.In 2019,_European countries started to use euro as their _ currency.But _the euro is a big problem.Because 12 different countries were_.They are_ to put their own _ an
14、d _ on the coins and notes.Later,Robert Kalina _ a _ to the problem.He put seven imaginary structures from different_ in European _on the notes.The windows or _ on the front and _ on the back represent_ between people.There are European flag and a map of Europe on all euro _.Each country can design
15、their own euro _,which could be used in any of the _countries.12officialintroducinginvolvedkeenimagessymbolsdevelopedsolutionperiodsarchitecturegatesbridgescommunicationnotescoinsparticipating What problem appeared when European Union introduced the euro?The design 2.As we know,it is easier for a co
16、untry to design its own currency,but why is it difficult for the design of the euro?There are 12 countries in the EU,who are keen to 3.Later,I heard that a designer solved the problem.How did he solve it?He used imaginary structures from seven different periods in European architecture.4.Why did he use some windows or gates of buildings on the front of the note while the bridges on the back?It represented 5.Whats about the design of the coins?Each countryHomework
