Unit 3

1. Unit 3 Modern Architecture Period one

2. paper cutting （剪纸） jade sculpture (玉雕） embroidery （刺绣） painting (画）

3. What is the relationship between art and architecture? Art can also be used in buildings . That is(建筑学）architecture. Architecture is a kind of art. It also can bring us the enjoyment of sights

4. Lead-in

6. Warming up Describe what you see in the two pictures. Where would you like to live? Why?

7. Useful expressions • I’d rather live in a modern flat. • I’m much more interested in a traditional house. • In my opinion, modern houses are large and comfortable. • I really prefer living in a traditional siheyuan. • I wouldn’t feel happy if... • I’m not very interested in … • I don’t get very excited about… • If you ask me, then… • I prefer something that… • I like seeing something … • What I like is … • I can’t stand…

8. The house is modern. It is clean and safe. The ceiling is low. The house is comfortable. Every house has a toilet and bathroom. All houses are the same. There is no garden. There is not much contact with the neighbours. You often hear noise from the neighbours. It not convenient for you to carry things home. The house is old. It is not clean and not safe. The ceiling is high. The house is not always so comfortable. Sometimes there is no toilet and bathroom. The house is very special. The are flowers and birds in the garden. There is a lot of contact with the neighbours. The house is very quiet. It not convenient for you to carry things home. Traditional house Blocks of flats

9. If you were free to design your own dream house, what would that house look like? What materials would you use? Explain why you make certain choices about your dream house?

10. flat/apartment skyscraper(摩天大楼) villa(别墅) floor urban(市区的） city/village downtown/country bedroom kitchen bathroom dining-room balcony study living room garret (阁楼；顶楼) house & furniture

11. sofa easy chair(安乐椅) armchair (扶手椅) tea table (茶几) rosewood(红木) TV fridge air conditioner dining table(饭桌) French window (落地窗) floor lamp(落地灯) curtain (窗帘) paint (油漆) desk double bed single bed bathtub(浴缸) house & furniture

12. Traditional architecture materials and modern ones glass steel brick stone wood cement

13. What words and phrases do you think will be useful when you want to talk about these two words.

14. artist architect ancient modern traditional classical design decorate(装修） decoration work masterwork(杰作) masterpiece building structure material Forbidden City Colosseum (古罗马圆形剧场) art and architecture

15. Listening 1. Listen to the tape. Tick the things which Amy talks about. ( ) kitchen table ( ) wooden tables ( ) something on the wall ( ) heater ( ) double bed ( ) fridge ( ) sofa ( )classical music ( ) comfortable chairs ( ) honey √ √ √

16. 2. Listen to the tape again and tick the sentences that are true. ( ) 1. Amy only likes classical furniture. ( ) 2. Danny prefers modern things. ( ) 3. They choose a kitchen table made of wood. ( ) 4. The shop assistant doesn’t understand what Amy and Danny want. ( ) 5. Amy and Danny know very well what they want. √

17. things replace pieces 3. Listen to the following sentences from the dialogue. Write down the missing words. 1 We can use a few more __________, and perhaps ______ some very old______. 2 I think a table made of ______ ______ look much nicer. 3 Wood is ______, and makes you feel _____. 4 There’s a big piece of white ________ over the __________. 5 On no. You can show us ________ _______. wood would warm comfortable wall sofa modern something

18. S: Can I help you? What is it you are looking for ? Furniture for the bedroom, the kitchen or the living room? D: We’re looking for a few things, but we aren’t very sure yet. We bought a new flat, and we already have some furniture, but the new house is so big. We can use a few more things, and perhaps replace some very old pieces. A: I think we need a kitchen table, one that is large enough to have dinner with five or six people. S: very well. If you would like something modern, I suggest you think of something like this. The legs of the table are silver colored while the table top is made of thick glass. Very beautiful and very easy to clean. D: yes, I really like that. Listening text S= Shop assistant A=Amy D=Danny

19. A: I don’t like such cold and hard things. I think a table made of wood would look much nicer. Wood is warm, and make you feel comfortable. D: Honey, I know you like that, but I’m afraid it’ll be too expensive. S: That’s no problem. I can show you some really nice modern tables that look as if they were made of wood. A: Great! We are also looking for something on the wall. There’s a big piece of white wall over the sofa. S: Were you thinking of a painting or perhaps a poster or something… D: Yes. Could you show us something? S: Something classical?

20. A: Oh, no. you can show us something modern. I like classical things in the kitchen and the bedroom, but our living room is quite modern, isn’t it, Danny? D: By the way, we are also still looking for two comfortable chairs, something modern and classic at the same time. Would you have anything like that? S: Oh dear! Oh dear! What do you mean by that? A: Well, something classic and fine but also cool, you know.