(
课件网) Starting out Unit 3 War and peace In this class, you will be able to understand the main idea of the video and get key information; view pictures, read the quotes on them and understand the meaning behind these quotes; think about the topic “War and Peace” and share your own perspectives on it. Learning objectives What will you think of while looking at the pictures Speaking of war, what will you think of How much do you know about them War, violence, casualties (deaths)… World War I, an international conflict in 1914–1918 embroiled （使卷入） most of the nations of Europe along with Russia, the United States, the Middle East, and other regions. The war pitted the Central Powers（同盟国）—mainly Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey—against the Allies（协约国）—mainly France, Great Britain, Russia, Italy, Japan, and, from 1917, the United States. It ended with the defeat of the Central Powers. fascism/ f z m / 法西斯主义 anti-fascist countries Germany Japan Italy USA Britain the Soviet Union China invade fight against Allies: Countries that fought against the Axis Powers. Axis Powers: The alliance of Germany, Italy, and Japan. Second World War 轴心国 同盟国 Operation Overlord: code name for the military operation in 1944 to invade France. 霸王行动 World War II involved virtually every part of the world during the years 1939–1945. The principal belligerents（交战国） were the Axis powers—Germany, Italy, and Japan—and the Allies—France, Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, and, to a lesser extent, China. The war was in many respects a continuation, after an uneasy 20-year hiatus/ ha e t s /, of the disputes left unsettled by World War I. The deaths incurred in World War II make it the bloodiest conflict, as well as the largest war, in history. Do you know the idiom “a war to end all wars” A war to end all wars 结束一切战争的战争 Watch the video and answer the questions. 1 1 Which wars are discussed in the video 2 What was the deadliest conflict in human history How many people were killed 1 Which wars are discussed in the video 2 What was the deadliest conflict in human history How many people were killed The First World War and the Second World War are discussed in the video. The Second World War was the deadliest conflict in human history. Around 60 million people were killed. Watch the video and answer the questions. 1 The Cause of the War The Beginning Time Duration Total Casualties The First World War conflicts between the great European powers in 1914 around 40 million people four years The Cause of the War The Beginning Time Duration Total Casualties The Second World War around 60 million people six years in 1939 a war against fascism Read the quotes about the war and answer the questions. What is your understanding of the quotes Which of the quotes helps you to better understand the nature of war Give your reasons. What is your opinion on war Come up ... ...
