教材文本Unit 1 Listening Task (Workbook)

Unit 1 Cultural Relics(Workbook)LISTENING TASK1 Before listening to the tape discuss these questions in pairs:1 What do you know about the Forbidden City in Beijing? 2 When was it built? What was it used for?2 Listen to the dialogue and summarize the main idea in one sentence._3 Listen again to Part A and fill in the chart with details. Then do the same with Part B.Information about the Forbidden CityPart AReason for its nameNumber of roomsReasons for the number12It shows respect (尊敬) to the Emperor of Heaven who has 10,000 rooms in his palacePart BHow old is it?How many Emperors lived there?What is it used for now?*4 The World Heritage List includes all the most famous ancient buildings in the world such as the Pyramids, Stonehenge (巨石阵), Potala Palace (布达拉宫) and AnkorWat (吴哥窟). Discuss what makes the Forbidden City (Palace Museum) and these buildings important enough to be placed on this list.Suggested answers to Exercise 1: The Forbidden City (Imperial Palace and now the Palace Museum) in the heart of Beijing is the largest and most complete imperial palace and ancient building complex in China, and the world at large. Its construction began in 1406 and was completed 14 years later, having a history so far of nearly 600 years. Twenty-four emperors from the Ming and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties lived and ruled China from there. Most of the buildings in the Forbidden City were rebuilt many times, although they maintained the original architectural style . Answer key for Exercise 2: The listening text is a discussion / talk / conversation about the forbidden city. Answer key for Exercise 3: Information about the Forbidden City Part AReasons for its nameIt was because ordinary people were never allowed into the palace while the emperors ruled China. Number of rooms9,999. Reasons for the number 1 Nine is a special number in Chinese culture. 2 It shows respect to the Emperor of Heaven who has 10,000 rooms in his palace. Part BHow old is it? Nearly 600 years old. How many Emperors lived there? Fourteen Emperors from the Ming Dynasty and ten from the Qing Dynasty. 一 一 What is it used for now?Whatisitusedfornow? A national museum. Suggested answer to Exercise 4: Answers may vary. The official reason for a historical site being placed on the World Heritage List is that it is of outstanding historical value. The list also includes places of outstanding natural beauty but these are not to be confused with the historical sites. The Pyramids, Stonehenge, Potala Palace and Ankor Wat are all examples of rare and outstanding historical monuments. Thats why they are included on the list. LISTENING TEXTVISITING THE FORBIDDEN CITYWen Hui is going to take her friend, Sally Jones, to visit the Forbidden City in Beijing. (Sally Jones = S；Wen Hui = W)Part AS: Oh, Wen Hui, Ive always wanted to see the Forbidden City. It sounds so exciting. I wonder why its called that?W: It was because ordinary people like us, were never allowed into the Palace while the emperors ruled China. S: So who was allowed in?W: Well, the Emperors family, high state officials, and servants of the emperor. S: Mmm, Ive heard that its one of the largest palaces in the world. How big is it?W: Well, there were 9,999 rooms when it was built. S: 9,999 rooms! Thats so strange! Why not 10,000?W: There are two reasons. First, nine is a special number in Chinese culture. Second, its said that the Emperor in Heaven has 10,000 rooms so the Emperor on Earth can not have so many. It wouldnt show respect. S: Oh. I see. Part BS: How many Emperors lived there altogether?W: Fourteen Emperors from the Ming Dynasty and ten from the Qing Dynasty. They lived in it for about 500 years till the last Emperor left it in 1924. S: So I think it was built in the fifteenth century. W: Oh yes. After it was finished, the capital of China moved to Beijing. S: Mmm, I read it in the newspaper that the Palace is repaired and redecorated very often. W: Yes, there is now a programme of repairs going on. It will last until 2020. S: Goodness! Oh, is that because the palace is made of wood? You know, we also repair our castles in England, but they dont take so long because the castles are made of stone. W: Yes, I suppose so. Wooden structures need more work to protect them. S: But that