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八模块3单元活动单陆志彬 Unit 3 The world of colours and lightWelcome & Reading Teaching aims:By reading the students e-mail, learn more about some masters and their masterpieces.Exlplain some language points.Procedures:Step 1:Lead-inWatch the video and answer the questions. (The Davinci Code)Do you know the name of the film?Which famous artist and his masterpiece are mentioned in the film?Show some pictures.Would you like to name any other artists?Step 2:Fast reading.Go through the passage as quickly as possible and try to find answers to the following questions.1. How many masters has Li Ming visited on his trip?2. Which countries has Li Ming visited on his trip?Step 3:ListeningListen to the e-mail carefully and try to finish the following table.ArtistNationalityMasterpieceSchool and type of artStep 4:Detailed readingRead the e-mail carefully and answer the following questions.1. What is Cubism?2. Was Leonardo da Vinci just a famous painter?3. Why did Claude Monet build a special garden at his home?4. Whats the sad of Van Goghs life?Step 5:Group work:1.Use your own words to introduce each artist mentioned in the passage to other group members. 2.Suppose you have a chance to interview one of the artists, who would you prefer to interview and what questions would you prepare?Step 6:Discussion:What have you learned from Van Goghs experiences?Step 7: HomeworkLanguage points Words and phrases：1. be around 存在，起作用，流行Mobile phones have been around for some time. 手机已流行很长时间了。Theres a lot of flu around at the moment. 这一阵子流行流感。have been around 走红，阅历丰富的意思Hes been around a lot. 他谙熟世故。Life often makes fun of those who havent been around. 生活常常捉弄涉世不深的人。2. earn money =make money 挣钱Shes working hard to earn money. 她为了挣钱而努力工作。.earn ones living 谋生3.rather than 并列连词，意为“而不是”、“宁可”或“情愿”Rather than being criticized, he should be praised.他就是不该挨批，而是应该受到表扬。(辨异) rather than, other than与would rather(than):rather than 通常译为“而不是”或“与其说是不如说是”He was engaged in writing a letter rather than(=instead of)reading the newspaper.他那时是在写信而不是在看报纸。other than 有两种意思：一是用来表示否定的意义，即“不同于”。等于different from，或“非”，等于not ；二是用来表示排除意义，即“除了”，相当于exceptThe truth is quite other than what you think.事实真相和你们想的完全不一样。would rather 意为“宁愿”或“宁可”would/had ratherthan，表示“宁愿也不”的意思My aunt invited me to the movies,but I said I had rather go on a picnic with the girls.我的姑妈邀请我去看电影，可是我倒愿意跟女孩子们一起去野餐。I am sure they would/had rather die than give up.我深信他们一定会宁死不屈。4.talented adj. 有才能的，能干的talented players/ youngsters 天才运动员/神童talent n. 天资, 才能, 禀赋; literary talent文学才能 special talent特殊才能have a talent for n./doing = have a gift for对.有天赋He has a talent for music. 他有音乐天赋。集合词人材, 有才干的人He is a great talent. 他是一个伟大的天才。There is a wealth of young talent in British literature. 英国文学年轻一代人才辈出。5.architecture n. 建筑, 建筑学She studies architecture in America. 他在美国学习建筑学。architect 建筑师；设计师An architect is a person who designs buildings.6.amaze 使惊奇；使吃惊Her knowledge amazes me. 她的学识令我吃惊。be amazed to do / at (by) / that 对.大为惊奇We were amazed to hear the news. 我们很惊讶的听到这个消息。I was amazed at/by the news of Georges sudden death.听到乔治突然去逝的消息,我感到惊愕。I was amazed that he had made such rapid progress in English.我对他在英语上取得如此快速的进步感到惊奇。/amazed / amazing adj.7.represent vt. 表现；描写；描画 This painting represents a storm. 这幅画描绘暴风雨。代表；象征; 代理； A dove represents peace. 鸽子象征和平。We chose a committee to represent us. 我们选出一个委员会来代表我们。声称 represent + n +as/ to beHe represented himself as a philosopher. 他声称自己是哲学家。representative n.代表； 代理人（与of连用） / adj.典型的, 有代表性的a representative of a company 公司的代表a representative collection of ancient Greek art 古希腊艺术代表作品集8.historic adj. 有历史意义的,有历史影响的【注意】historic和 historical尽管在意义上有重叠的地方，但用法上有区别。 historic指历史上有重要意义的，产生重要影响的：a historic spot古迹 a historic event 历史性事件historical指不管重要与否而在过去存在的所有事物,和历史有关，一般和知识有关a historical novel 历史小说 historical research历史研究9.calculate vt. 计算, 考虑, 计划, 打算calculate the cost of a journey 计算旅行费用You need to calculate hou much time the assignment will take. 你需要计算一下要花多少时间才能完成被分配的任务。It is calculated that. 据计算.It is calculated that at least 47000 jobs were lost last year. 据计算，去年至少丧失了47000个工作。推测, 预测It is possible to calculate what influence he had on her life.现在无法估计他对她的生活产生过多大的影响。be calculated to do/for sth 为适合.而设计的; 适合于This advertisement is calculated to attract the attention of housewives.这份广告是为引起家庭主妇们的注意而设计的。calculate on (upon) 指望着, 期待着We cant calculate on having fine weather for the sports meeting.我们不能指望着有好天气开运动会。10.range vi. (在一定范围内)变化, 变动 range from A to B/ range between A and BPrices ranged from 5 dollars to 10 dollars. 价格自五美元至十美元不等。n. 行列, 范围, 射程in the range of 在. 范围内; 在射程内 / out of beyond range 在射程外a wide range of knowledge 广博的知识the annual range of temperature 每年的温度变化范围range over v. 涉及, 包括，射程范围The discussion ranged over various problem. 那次讨论涉及到种种问题。The gun ranges over five miles. 这次枪的射程可达五英里多。11.float vt. /vi. 漂浮流, 浮起; 飘动The ship was floated by the tide. 船被潮流冲走。The boat floated down the river. 小船沿河漂流。The smell of roses floated around. 玫瑰花的芳香在四周飘荡。12. weep vi. (wept, wept) 流泪; 哭泣（常与for, over连用） weep for the dead 哀悼死者She wept when she heard the bad news. 当她听到这个坏消息时哭了。He wept over his sad fate. 他为他的悲惨命运而哭泣。13.scare vt 恐吓，惊吓；使受惊；惊恐（常与of, to连用）I was scared of the big dog. 我害怕这条大狗。be scared to death 吓得要死把吓跑（常与away, off, up连用）The dogs scared the thief away. 那些狗把贼吓跑了。14.devote vt. 献身；专心于（与to连用）devote to把.献给; 把.专用于He devoted his life to literature. 他专心致志于文学。He has devoted his whole life to benefiting mankind.他为全人类的利益献出了自己的一生。devote oneself to 致力于, 献身于; 专心于After he has retired, he will devote himself to gardening.退休后,他将要致力于园艺。be devoted to 忠诚于Everybody knows that our director is very devoted to his wife.人人都知道我们的厂长对妻子十分忠诚。15.distribute vt.分发, 分配, 散布, 分布distribute sth. to/among 把某物分配, 发给.The firm distributed its profits among its workers. 公司将利润分给工人。distribute.over . 把.配给到分配到, 散布于distribute seeds over a field 在田间播种distribution n 分发，分配, 分布，散布They couldnt agree on the distribution of profits 他们对于利润的分配意见不一致。16.negotiate vi, vt 谈判；协商；商谈；达成协议（常与with连用）The government will not negotiate with them. 政府不会和他们谈判。They negotiated a peace treaty. 他们通过谈判达成和平协议。negotiation n. 谈判；协商；商谈carry on negotiation with sb. 与某人进行谈判The issue is still under negotiation. 这个问题还在商讨之中。17.adore vt 崇拜；喜爱；爱慕adore doing喜爱做某事He adores the cinema. 他非常爱看电影。She adores going to the volleyball match. 她非常喜欢看排球比赛。18.abstract adj. 抽象的，理论上的, 深奥的, 难以了解的abstract noun 抽象名词Astronomy is an abstract subject.天文学是一门深奥的学科。19.subjective adj. 主观的 反义词是objectivemans subjective initiative 人的主观能动性Everyones opinion is bound to be subjective. 每个人的意见都必定是十分主观的。20.appetite n. 食欲, 欲望，嗜好have an appetite forShe has an appetite for learning 她有求知欲(嗜好学习)。to lose ones appetite 食欲不振He has a good / poor appetite. 他胃口很好/不好。21.assistance n.协助, 援助, 补助financial assistance 经济资助Can I be of any assistance to you? 我能帮你什么忙吗?with the assistance of 在某人的帮助之下come to sb.s assistance 援助某人give render assistance (to) 给以援助assist v assist sb with sth/ in doing sth/ to do22.abandon vt 抛弃；舍弃；离弃abandon ones home 离弃家园He abandoned his wife and went away with all their money. 他抛弃了妻子还带走了两人所有的钱。abandoned himself to陷入，沉湎于He abandoned himself to despair. 他自暴自弃。abandoned adj. 被遗弃的an abandoned house 被遗弃的房子23.start from scratch从头做起, 白手起家It was years since Id learned any German, and I really had to start again from scratch.我好多年没学德语了，真的要重新从头开始了。Sentences：1. （Line 7）I was amazed to learn thatjust a painter.我惊讶地得知，毕加索一生创作了两万多件艺术作品，而且他不仅是一位油画家。 “that” 后面的整个句子做“learn”的宾语，其中，第二个宾语从句中“that he wasnt just a painter”中的引导词“that”不可省。2. （Line 16）In the Louver Museum is the artist Leonardo da Vinci.卢浮宫里有意大利画家奥纳多达芬奇著名的油画蒙娜丽莎。本句是一个倒装句，主语the famous Mona Lisa painting 放在谓语动词is 之后，在有些句子中，由于没有宾语，而主语又比较长，可将主语放句末，将谓语放在主语前面，而将状语或表语放句首，这是一种完全倒装形式，不需要借助助动词，本句就是这种类型的句子。如：At the top of the mountain stands a temple. 山上有座寺庙。From the distance came occasional shots. 远处传来零星的枪声。3. （Line 19）This painting is so valuable that wanted to sell it.这幅画如此珍贵，如果博物馆想卖了它，都很难为它估价。“so that ” 如此 以至于 如对“so”后面的成分进行强调，放句首， “so”后面的从句要用部分倒装，即把助动词提前。“that”后面的从句使用的是if 引导的虚拟语气，表示与客观事实相反的情况。4. （Line 23）Besides the works of Da Vinci, to the 19th century.除了达芬奇的作品，卢浮宫里还藏有其他欧洲画家从13世纪到19世纪创作的六千余件作品。“range from to ”意思是“从 到 ”，“在 和 之间” Prices ranged from 5 dollars to 10 dollars. 价格自五美元至十美元不等。5. （Line 44）The sad thing is that although he died in 1890.令人可悲的是：虽然凡高把自己都奉献给了绘画，但在他1890年去世前他仅卖出了一幅画。 “devote to ” “that”后面的整个从句是is的表语，“that”引导的是一个表语从句；其中，表语从句中又是一个“although”引导的让步状语从句。Useful phrases:1. a talented artist2. float on the surface of a pond3. negotiate a successful sale4. have an appetite for life5. with the assistance of his brother6. keep sth secret from sb7. make a table reservation for two8. book two tickets for the film9. be admitted to the Beijing School of Art10. experiment with (= try) new teaching methods11.take turns to do sth = take turns at doing sth = do sth by turns12.a car stuck /trapped in the mud13.abandon oneself to sth or doing sth14.scratch oneself in a nail15.put / lay / place emphasis on 16.bargain with sb over / about the price17.make a present of sth to sb = make sb a present of sth18.be particular about / over19.stick a stamp on the envelope 20.cut in on(upon) ones conversation 巩固性练习一. 单词拼写1. These pictures are not taken by expert p_ _ but by my little sister Shelly.2. He is interested in maths and he will feel excited especially when he meets with g_ problems.3. Mona Lisa, the world-known m_ by Leonardo da Vinci, was once stolen out of the Louvre Museum in Paris.4. With the development of a_ , more new stars in the universe have been discovered so far.5. When the plane flew over the t_ , many passengers in my plane felt scared.6. After the rain, we were happy to see a beautiful r_ like a colorful bridge in fairy tales in the sky.7. Einsteins theory is too difficult for many people to understand because it is very a_ and hard to explain.8. Next week, our company is going to n_ with a foreign one trying to reach an agreement of cooperation.9. My s_ wish is to be able to buy a house in Shanghai, but it is hard to say whether I can realize it according to the present actual situation.10. The Chinese designer shows interest in old European a_, and he has been to many European countries with world famous buildings before.二. 单项选择.11. The young writer has his own style of writing. A. had B. grown C. made D. developed12 Have you my films? I want to have a look at my photos.Not yet, I will do as soon as possible. A. seen B. formed C. developed D. washed13. I that we would arrive there at 6:00 p.m.A. counted B. figured C. calculated D. evaluate14. We cant calculate having good weather for the picnic. A. on B. of C. about D. with15.The hurricane damaged many houses and business buildings；_，it caused 20 deaths. Aor else Btherefore Cafter all D.besides16. Your program for the environment preservation is well written some spelling mistakes. A. besides B. except C. except that D. except for17. The suit fitted him well the color was a little brighter.A. except for B. except that C. besides D. apart from18. He devoted his life world peace.A. to promote B. to promotingC. promoting D. for promoting19. Her son, to whom she was so , went abroad ten years ago.A. loved B. cared C. devoted D. affected20. The government refused to with the terrorists onabout/over the matter. A. negotiate B. speak C. talk D. say21. We negotiated the school master the tuition increase. A. on; with B. with; of C. with; about D. with; to22. Tom adores classic novels and dreams a writer. A. reading; being B. to read; of being C. reading; of being D. to read; being23. He couldnt answer the question and his head. A. nodded B. shook C. scratched D. abandoned24. I cant what has happened to the vegetables, for they were freshly picked this morning. A. draw out B. look out C. figure out D. turn out25. He is suffering from lack of . He didnt feel like eating anything. A. money B. appetite C. water D. information 26. He is lazy. He has no for work. A. interest B. a desire C. care D. appetite27. She has an appetite learning since the teacher talked with her. A. of B. for C. to D. in 28. He asked us to them in carrying through their plan. A. assist B. assistant C. assistance D. help29. The girl had to the journey because of her mothers illness. A. cut short B. abandon C. give up D. all of the above30. Ill never forget the books that I read in my middle school, which left a deep on me.A. impression B. impressionism C. expression D. affect三 完形填空 Learning experiences happen to us throughout our lives.Not long ago, I had one that I would like to 31 . I was going to Marblehead with my sailboat team.The team was racing down the high way at 85mph 32 we realized we were_ 33 _。Luckily,we saw a rest area ahead.I had a brand-new $20 bill. I was so 34 _because I had never had that kind of cash before.But spending it on_ 35 _seemed like throwing it away. We all rushed into the pizza line._36_I got a pizza and a drink, and walked to my table. About halfway through the meal, I 37 _I had mot actually handed any money to the cashier. I had just 38 out, and nobody had noticed. I felt terrible. My conscience opened its mouth and swallowed me in one big bite. I couldnt _39_over it. I just couldnt go back to the cashier and _ 40_for my stolen pizza. I was so upset that I_41_to give myself the pleasure of an ice cream in _42 _that someone would say,Hey,Jeff,why dont you use the change_ 43_the pizza instead of that nice, new$20 bill? I was not so _44_of my cash now. For the next two years, whenever I was _45_of the pizza incident,I would say to myself,Dont think about it. I have learned two things from this _46_.Maybe I was a fool for_47_in to my conscience,and being too stupid to appreciate a _48_pizza.But the real lesson is that even if you get away from what you have done, your conscience will_ 49_up with you This reflects the saying,A coward(懦夫）dies athousand deaths, a hero dies one.I was a coward and have felt terrible about that incident at least a thousand times. If I had been a 50_and gone back to pay for the pizza, I would have felt a little uncomfortable about it only once, or maybe twice. 31. A. say B. talk C. share D. explain 32. A .as B. while C. then D. when 33. A. lost B. tired C. hungry D. anxious 34. A. excited B. eager C. satisfied D. encouraged 35. A. rest B. food C. travel D. drink 36. A. Luckily B. Finally C. Immediately D. Actually 37. A. thought B. recognized C. noticed D. realized 38. A. walked B. left C. worked D. found 39. A. look B. get C. turn D. think 40. A. ask B. pay C. apologize D. send 41. A. refused B. wanted C. hoped D. meant 42. A. hope B. surprise C. anger D. fear 43. A. into B. with C. or D. from 44. A. sure B. upset C. proud D. pleased 45. A. warned B. reminded C. thought D. told 46. A. experience B. experiment C. story D. mistake 47. A. turning B. taking C. handing D. giving 48. A. free B. cheap C. plain D. delicious 49. A. make B. wake C. catch D. put 50. A. coward B. fool C. loser D. hero四：阅读理解 A Building after building under water. Refugees in shelters. Thousands of others unsure where to go. Bodies in streets. This is what one of Americas historic cities was reduced to this week by a powerful storm,Katrina.The mayor of New Orleans says thousands may be dead. Hurricane Katrina also caused death and destruction in parts of Mississippi and Alabama along the Gulf of Mexico. New Orleans is famous for its wild Mardi Gras celebrations.New Orleans is also a major port for foreign oil and other shipping trade. Yet the city of mearly five hundred thousand people was built below sea level. New Orleans has depended on levees to control floods from the Mississippi River.Katrina struck on Monday, New Orleans avoided a direct hit. But two of the levees failed