1、Unit 8,New ideas, new architecture,imperial : relating to or associated with an empire 帝王的；帝国的 coffer: 1. the money that the government has available to spend. 金库2. a large strong chest for holing money, jewels, or other valuable objects保险箱 ornate: having a great deal of decoration; not simple adj.装
2、饰的, 华丽的, (文体)绚丽的 opulent: having or showing great wealth 富裕的；豪华的 guilder: 荷兰盾,Part I Warming up A,paneling: wood, especially in long or square pieces , used to decorate walls. （用于装饰墙壁的）嵌板；镶板 fresco: painting in water color on a surface usu. of a wall, made of wet plaster n.在灰泥的墙壁上作的水彩画, 壁画 chandelie
3、r：枝型吊灯 spire： (教堂的) 塔尖, 尖顶 catacomb: an underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (as in ancient Rome) 地下墓穴 urn: 骨灰瓮 jumble: a confused multitude of things混合，混乱,a usu. large branched decorative holder for candles or electric lights, usu. hanging from the ceiling; 枝形吊灯as “crystal chan
4、delier,chandelier:,Versailles: A city of north-central France west-southwest of Paris. It is best known for its magnificent palace, built by Louis XIV in the mid-17th century, where the treaty ending World War I was signed in 1919. Population: 91,494.,Versailles,A royal German family that supplied r
5、ulers to a number of European states from the late Middle Ages until the 20th century. The Hapsburgs reached the height of their power under Charles V of Spain. When Charles abdicated (1558), the empire was divided between the Spanish and Austrian lines. The Spanish branch ceased to rule after 1700
6、and the Austrian branch after 1918. n.(=Hapsburg)哈普斯堡皇室,Habsburg:,This palace of nearly 1,500 rooms was completed in the early 18th century as a smaller model of Versailles. In earlier times it served as summer residence to various Habsburg rulers Due to this historical importance, its beautiful loc
7、ation and its gardens this palace is one of the very top sights in Vienna. Furthermore the entire complex was added to the UNESCOs world cultural heritage list.,Schonbrunn Palace,A style of art, especially architecture and decorative art, that originated in France in the early 18th century and is ma
8、rked by elaborate ornamentation, as with a profusion of scrolls, foliage, and animal forms. adj.洛可可式的, 过分修饰的,Rococo,Gothic cathedral in the city center was the site of Mozarts funeral in 1791. Its lace-stone spire has become Viennas signature. Its construction began in the 12th century during the re
9、ign of Ottokar II of Bohemia. The cathedral, devastated during World War II, was so essential to the Austrian identity that all Bundeslander (Regional States) contributed to its reconstruction. Austrias most prominent national symbol, this magnificent cathedral is known for its intricately tiled roo
10、f and its nearly 500-foot-tall South Tower, which provides amazing views of the entire city.,St. Stephens Cathedral,A burial chamber for the royal family, especially when underground. The intestines （肠） of the dead bodies of Habsurgs are kept in the copper urns.(铜壶).,Copper urn,Imperial Burial Vault
11、s:,The citys stately imperial palace once served as the residence of the powerful Hapsburg emperors and today is home to several museums,Hofburg,relating to, or characteristic of a style in art and architecture developed in Europe from the early 17th to mid-18th century, emphasizing dramatic, often
12、strained effect and typified by bold, curving forms, elaborate ornamentation, and overall balance of disparate parts n.巴洛克时期艺术和建筑风格的, 巴洛克式 adj.巴洛克式的, 结构复杂的, 形式怪样的,Baroque:,Of or relating to an architectural style prevalent in western Europe from the 12th through the 15th century and characterized by
13、 pointed arches, rib vaulting, and a developing emphasis on verticality and the impression of height. n.哥特式 adj.哥特式的, 野蛮的,Gothic:,A coffin,ornate caskets,The humanistic revival of classical art, architecture, literature, and learning that originated in Italy in the 14th century and later spread thro
14、ughout Europe. The period of this revival, roughly the 14th through the 16th century, marking the transition from medieval to modern times.,Renaissance:,You are going to hear a description abut the most outstanding monuments in Viennaa royal city. Listen and supply the missing words. Try to get the
15、ideas before you start to write down the missing words.,Instructions:,Europe; enrich; empire; palaces; buildings; opera house; museums and libraries; government buildings; themselves; Vienna cost; 1 million; 260; gold; precious 35-foot; frescoes; crystal; mirrors; skyline; 450; 343; 12th copper urns
16、; ornate caskets; visited.,Key to Ex.,Pedestrian malls; ruins; underground museum. The Museum of Fine Arts2,600 jumble ; times; styles; 13th ; 1700s,Vocabulary art gallery: 美术馆 transparency: A transparent object, especially a photographic slide that is viewed by light shining through it from behind
17、or by projection. The quality or state of being transparent. 透明,B,complement: to serve as something that completes, makes up a whole, or brings to perfection to: 补充（物）Roses in a silver bowl complement the handsome cherry table. continuity: The state or quality of being continuous. An uninterrupted s
18、uccession or flow; a coherent whole,A castle was built around 1190 and in 1370 this castle was converted into a Palace on the orders of King Charles V. This was demolished in 1527 and a Renaissance design was planned for Francis I, completed during the reign of Henry II. Further developments continu
19、ed until in 1667. In 1678 the royal residence moved to Versaille and the Palais du Louvre became an art gallery. The Lourve became the “Museum Napoleon” in 1803 and further work was completed along Rue Rivoli. During the reign of Napoleon III, the Tuileries and the Louvre palaces were linked and fur
20、ther courtyards completed.,Palais du Louvre: 卢浮宫,In the 1980s, Chinese-American architect I.M Pei designed the celebrated pryamid in the main courtyard. This leads into a new central circulation space for the main wings of the galleries and as a visual centre point for the vast sprawling exterior.,G
21、lass Pyramid: The Louvre Pyramid 玻璃金字塔,You are going to hear an introduction of Palais du Louvre and Louvre Pyramid. Complete the following facts.,B1. Instructions:,The Palais du Louvre: Location: heart of Paris. Beginning year of construction: 1527 Time when first used as a public art gallery: 1793
22、,Key to Ex. B1.,Designer: Ieoh Ming Pei Use: the main entrance to the Palais du Louvre Height: 21m Width: 33m Materials: steel tubes; cables; glass sheet Year of completion: 1988,The Louvre Pyramid:,1) transparency; light 2) shapes; beauty 3) contradictory; in dialogue; complement; 4) mistake; simil
23、ar,Key to Ex.,A. A speech by former U.S. president Bill Clinton on how to deal with global warming,Part II Eco-conscious construction,outage: A quantity or portion of something lacking after delivery or storage. A temporary suspension of operation, especially of electric power. besiege: To cause to
24、feel distressed or worried: She was besieged by problems. erratic: Lacking consistency, regularity, or uniformity:不稳定的;无规律的 an erratic heartbeat.Deviating from the customary course in conduct or opinion; eccentric: erratic behavior. 古怪的;乖僻的,Vocabulary:,devastating: destroyinginsulation: protection f
25、rom heat loss or electricity contractor: a person or company providing material or services at an agreed priceretrofit: to alter or change对.作翻新改进swelter: to affect with oppressive heatthriving: prosperous,A state of the southeast United States. It was admitted as the 16th state in 1796 Nashville is
26、the capital and Memphis the largest city. Population: 4,896,641,Tennessee:,Tennessee:,Short term measure: Releasing $100 million to the 11 hottest states Providing new crisis assistance to low-income families: a. repairing and replacing air-conditioners and fans b. installing insulation c. giving ad
27、vice on the best way to keep homes cool,Key to Ex.,Multipart initiatives for Federal Government: Retrofitting federal buildings and other facilities with the best energy-saving technology Replacing conventional light bulbs and fixtures with more efficient fluorescents Bringing existing buildings up
28、to EPAs “Energy Star” standard of energy efficiency Adopting “sustainable design” guidelines to reduce energy,Long term measures:,Pre-listening discussion: What is home automation? In your opinion, what are some of the things that could be examples of home automation? What are some of the main inter
29、ests in creating automated houses? Can home automation offer benefits and lifestyle improvements for elderly and disabled people? Imagine now.,Part III. Tomorrows house,automation: the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology 自动化gee-whiz: astonishing; an exclamation of s
30、urprise, astonishment etc.spa: a usu. fashionable place with a spring of mineral water where people come for cures various diseases,Vocabulary:,coax: to make something such as a machine do something by dealing with it in a slow, patient and careful way. 耐心谨慎地摆弄（机器等）thermostat: an apparatus that can
31、be set to keep a room, machine, etc. at an even temperature by disconnecting and reconnecting a supply of heat when necessary 恒温调节器,intriguing: very interesting, esp. because of some strange quality; fascinatingabound: to exist in large numbers or great quantity 大量存在; 充满floodlight: a large electric
32、light that produces a very powerful and bright beam of light, used for lighting the outside of buildings, football grounds, etc. at night 泛光灯,skylight: a glass-covered opening in a roofdrapery: curtaininfrared: 红外线的sensor: 传感器,Safety: Security systems that detect_ Security systems that limit home ac
33、cess _ and tell you _ are open.,Key to Ex. B,fires, gas and water leaks, intruders, unwelcome guests, etc.,to specific times of the day,which doors and windows,Lights that _ when you leave a room _ that help open skylights, turn on ceiling fans and close the draperies when the house reaches a certai
34、n temperature.,Energy-efficiency:,turn themselves off,Sensors,Appliances that tell you when something is wrong with them. Security system, spa, lights, CD player, garage door, thermostat, stereo, etc. that can be controlled while in the house or remotely from a touch-tone phone or computer and modem
35、. Lifestyle improvements form elderly and disabled people: voice command, infrared remote control, etc.,Convenience:,A conversation between husband and wife,Part IV Housing problems,demolish: to destroy (esp. a large structure); pull or tear down petition: (a piece or pieces of paper containing ) a
36、request or demand made to a government or other body, usu. signed by many people Salt Lane:,Vocabulary:,I. The problem being discussed The demolition of some old buildings to make room for the erection of office blocks,OUTLINE,A. pulling down old houses and selling the land to a property company to
37、build office blocks doing nothing about it B. housing; new homes; office blocks C. complaining; the matter is receiving attention D. promised to sign E. people wont put up with this sort of thing,II. Facts and ideas presented by the wife,A. in pretty bad B. in business; a good price C. they are doing; D. moving offices to one of the new office,III. Facts and ideas presented by the husband.,
