(
课件网) Unit 1 Unit 1 CULTURAL HERITAGE Talk about history and culture To talk about history and culture. To listen for general and specific information about the Kremlin and Red Square. To learn to start a conversation. To learn to talk about a cultural site. All the things that happened in the past, especially the political, social, or economic development of a nation. The events that took place from the beginning and during the development of a particular place, activity, institution etc. What is history The beliefs, way of life, art, and customs that are shared and accepted by people in a particular society. The tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group. All the knowledge and values shared by a society. What is culture Explore how past events have influenced and shaped our world. It will guide you through the facts and history, from the earliest civilizations to the present day. History and Culture Are you familiar with the buildings in the picture Have you ever been to Moscow Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answers. 1. Where are the speakers A. On a street. C. On a bus. B. On a plane. 2. What are they doing A. Drawing a map. C. Studying culture. B. Sightseeing. The Kremlin and Red Square The Kremlin which dates to 1156 but occupies a site used for far longer, was the center of the Russian. With nearly a dozen palaces and churches, the Kremlin is a symbol of eight centuries of Russia’s history and culture, not to mention its power. Over the years the Kremlin is a command center, and today a home for the Russian president. Red Square is a city square (plaza) in Moscow. It is often considered the central square of Moscow since Moscow's major streets, which connect to Russia's major highways, originate from the square. 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 Basil’s Cathedral looks like _____. The _____ part of Moscow Place for parades, concerts and even _____ n.&vi. 游行;检阅 14th 17th the Russian president a flame/fire central ice hockey games Talk about the Kremlin and Red Square. The Kremlin Red Square is a special area is an important place where the president and other officials work. where there are five palaces and four cathedrals. where … where … Choose a cultural site that you like and role-play a conversation between some tourists and their tour guide. Take turns to play the different roles. Tourist A: I beg your pardon, but is this the Xuanyuan Mirror Tour guide: Yes, it is. It is said that it’s a mirror that can tell right from wrong! ... I see that you’re looking at that carving on the roof. Did you know that it’s called chiwen - one of the nine sons of the Chinese dragon Tourist B: No, I didn’t. That’s so interesting! n. 镜子 n. 屋顶;顶部 n. 龙 I beg your pardon, but… For ... ...
