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Unit 5
Learning from nature
Starting out & Understanding ideas
BY MICHELLE
Starting out
01
Background information
The richness I achieve comes from nature, the source of my inspiration.
Claude Monet
Claude Monet was a French painter, a _________ of French Impressionist painting. Monet’s method involved painting the same scene many times in order to __________ the changing of light and the passing of the seasons.
founder
capture
Background information
A painter should regard nature as their teacher, and never stick with just one style of painting.
Zhang Daqian
Zhang Daqian was a Chinese painter and is regarded as one of the most _________(gift) masters of the 20th century. Originally a guohua painter, he also became renowned ____ a modern impressionist and expressionist painter by the 1960s.
gifted
as
Background information
Let nature be your teacher.
William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth was an English Romantic __________ who, along with Samuel Taylor Coleridge, helped launch the Romantic Age in English literature with their joint publication Lyrical Ballads(1798).
poet
Background information
Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, lecturer and poet, and one of the most _________ (influence) writers and thinkers of the 19th century in the United States, who led New England Transcendentalism of the mid-19th century.
influential
Read the quotes and answer the questions.
What is the common message conveyed in these quotes
Have you ever learnt anything from nature Give examples.
The common message conveyed in these quotes is that they have a close relation with nature and they respect nature and get inspiration from nature.
We should respect nature and make scientific use of it. For example，if we cut down too many forests，there will be more sandstorms.
Watch the video and answer the questions.
What lessons from nature are mentioned in the video
Which one inspires you the most
What lessons from nature are mentioned in the video
give us lessons about strength in the face of hard times
give us lessons about learning to adapt to the environment
we learn to spread our wings and fly to reach our full potential
we learn the importance of perseverance in order to achieve our goals
teach us to embrace responsibility and always do our best
Trees
Succulents in deserts
From birds
From salmon
Ants
Which one inspires you the most
Nature can indeed teach us many important things. But perhaps the first one is to respect nature and emulate its ways to our lives.
Understanding
ideas
02
Lead in
Let nature be your teacher.
Can you name some unique architectures that are designed by imitating shape or structure in nature
Pre-reading
Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
What is shown in the pictures How much do you know about them
How could you associate them with architecture
lotus flower
termite mound
algae
A lotus flower, a termite mound and algae are shown in the pictures.
Read the passage and check your ideas.
While-reading
Read for structure
introduction
main body
conclusion
Introduction
(Para._____)
Main body (Para._____)
Conclusion (Para._____)
1-2
3-5
6
A. Three buildings inspired by nature.
B. Appeal to live in harmony with nature.
C. Some inspiration given by nature.
Read for main idea of each part
Read for the genre
Choose the magazine in which you would most likely find the passage. Give your reasons.
1. Extraordinary Architects
2. Living on earth
3. Architecture Frontier
4. Natural World
the limit of what is known about a particular subject or activity
reasons
Para 2: …, including those in architecture … Today, architects continue to explore ways to ...
Para 6: Creating buildings such as these enables us to …
These give us clues that we would most likely find the passage in the magazine Architecture Frontier.
Read for details
introduction
What’s the common attitude people hold towards nature
01
02
How do architects learn from nature
What’s the common attitude people hold towards nature
Common attitude
How do architects learn from nature
introduction
There is much inspiration from nature in our daily lives.
Nature has also inspired _________________________________________around us.
Today, architects are exploring some new ways
many of the most fascinating designs
01
purpose
02
inspiration
03
feature
04
advantage
Read for details
main body
ArtScience Museum
The Eastgate Centre
The Algae House
ArtScience Museum, Singapore
Shaped to resemble a ____________, the Artscience Museum seems to float above the waterfront promenade and __________________________. It collects rainwater through the roof and________________________ through its own plumbing system.
lotus flower
the water that surrounds it
the water is then recycled
To capture the beauty of natural forms
The Eastgate Centre, Harare
Based on the form and process of termite mounds, Harare’s Eastgate Centre also has little holes in the walls allowing air to _________________________________, thus reducing the need for_____________
_____________________________. In this way, it uses less energy and costs less to run.
To mimic the way nature works
move freely in and out of the mounds
traditional air
conditioning and heating systems
The Algae House, Hamburg
The Algae House is covered in panels containing algae. While the panels provide shade, _______________________ and convert it into energy, the algae can also be used to ____________. The building reduces damage to the environment by __________________________________.
To make natural organisms part of a building
capture heat from the sun
produce fuel
generating its own renewable energy.
lotus flower
termite mound
algae
ArtScience Museum
The Eastgate Centre
The Algae House
Read for details
conclusion
Nature-inspired buildings enable us to
_______________________________________.
live in closer harmony with our enviornment
Post-reading
Now work in pairs and talk about other examples of architecture inspired by nature.
Which of the three buildings are you most impressed by Why
The Architecture is inspired by nature, influencing designs that maintain ecological balance and meet sustainability factors. Bionic architecture is a movement which searches for more balance with the natural earth.
If you were given a chance to design a building, what inspiration would you take from nature
where your inspiration comes from
how you connect nature with your design
how your design works
how your design benefits the environment
How did the pictures help your understanding of the passage Share your ideas with the class.
By comparing the pictures and where the inspiration comes from, we can know clearly how the architecture looks like and how the architecture works.
Summary
To meet the needs today.
Protect the world of tomorrow.
Frank Wright
one of the greatest architects in USA
Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.
Language
points
03
In fact，we are so used to them that we may even take them for granted... 事實上，我們已經(jīng)習(xí)慣了它們的存在，甚至可能把它們視為理所當(dāng)然……
take...for granted 認(rèn)為……理所當(dāng)然
take it for granted that... 中，it 是形式賓語，真正的賓語是that 從句。
I just took it for granted that he’d always be around.我還想當(dāng)然地認(rèn)為他總能隨叫隨到呢。
完成句子
(1) He kept telling himself never___________________________（認(rèn)為什么都是理所當(dāng)然的）.
(2) Some students________________________（認(rèn)為……理所當(dāng)然） parents should prepare everything for them.
to take anything for granted　
take it for granted that　
The building was designed to show the connection between nature and the modern city environment in which it sits. 該建筑旨在展示自然和它所處的現(xiàn)代城市環(huán)境之間的聯(lián)系。
be designed to do sth. 為……而設(shè)計，目的是……
The programme is designed to help people who have been out of work for a long time. 這項計劃的目的是為長期失業(yè)者提供幫助。
【歸納拓展】
be designed for... 為……而設(shè)計
be designed as... 設(shè)計為……
The course is designed for beginners. 這門課程是為初學(xué)者設(shè)計的。
The room is designed as a reception hall.這個房間被設(shè)計為接待廳。
單句語法填空
（1）These programmes are designed______________（develop） the economy.
（2）This range of clothing is specially designed__________ shorter women.
（3）The flat is designed____________ one living room，one dining room and two bedrooms.
（4）__________（design）for children，the album became popular with parents immediately it
came out.
to develop　
for　
as　
Designed　
Harare’s Eastgate Centre is a superb example of biomimicry. 哈拉雷的東門大廈是極好的仿生學(xué)范例。
an example of ……的例子（example 前可加形容詞）
This painting is a good example of his early work.
It is a perfect example of a medieval castle.
【歸納拓展】
a good/typical example of ……的范例
a classic/perfect example of ……的典型/ 絕佳例證
an obvious example of ……的明顯的例子
an example to ……的榜樣
set an example to 為……樹立榜樣
give （sb.） an example 給（某人）舉例
Her courage is an example to us all.她的勇氣是我們大家的榜樣。
完成句子
（1）這是這位藝術(shù)家早期作品的范例。
This is_____________________________ the artist’s early work.
（2）Can you________________________（給我舉個實例） what you mean
單句語法填空
（3）He’s a very good example__________ the rest of the class.
（4）You should set a good example __________ your younger brother.
a good/typical example of　
give me an example of
to　
to
To use biomimicry is to create structures based on natural forms and processes.利用仿生技術(shù)指的是在自然形態(tài)和過程的基礎(chǔ)上創(chuàng)造建筑結(jié)構(gòu)。
be based on 以……為根據(jù)/ 基礎(chǔ)
Their relationship was based on mutual respect.
Judgements should be based on facts，not on hearsay.
【歸納拓展】
（1）base...on... 把……建立在……基礎(chǔ)上
Edison based his ideas on scientific experiments.愛迪生把他的想法建立在科學(xué)實驗的基礎(chǔ)上。
（2）on the basis of 在……的基礎(chǔ)上，根據(jù)……
Don’t evaluate a person on the basis of appearance.不要以貌取人。
單句語法填空
（1）In my diary，I set down a series of things that are based__________ facts.
（2）__________（base） on a true story，the film is very popular.
（3）He could hardly find any necessary grounds on which___________（base） his arguments in favour of the new theory.
完成句子
（4）The film___________（以……為根據(jù)） a short story by Thomas Mann.
（5）His decisions are often made_________________（在……的基礎(chǔ)上）incorrect information.
on　
Based　
to base　
is based on　
on the basis of
The panels also capture heat from the sun and convert it into energy that powers the building.這些面板還可以吸收太陽的能量，并轉(zhuǎn)化為電能，給建筑物供電。
convert v. 使轉(zhuǎn)變；使轉(zhuǎn)換；（使）改變（觀點、習(xí)慣等）
convert...into/to... 把……轉(zhuǎn)變?yōu)椤?br/>They converted the spare bedroom into an office.他們把備用臥室改成了一間辦公室。
I’ve converted to organic food. 我改吃有機食品了。
【歸納拓展】
convert 的同義詞有change，turn，transform 等，這些動詞的用法基本相同。
單句語法填空
（1）What’s the formula for converting pounds___________ kilograms
（2）The hotel is going to______________ （convert）into a nursing home.
（3）She succeeded in______________（convert）me to her point of views.
into/to　
be converted　
converting　
And that’s not all—the algae inside the panels can be harvested and used to produce fuel. 除此之外，面板內(nèi)的藻類可以收集起來，做燃料用。
【句式分析】that’s not all意為“這不是全部”，not all表示的是部分否定。
部分否定
總括性代詞或副詞與not 連用時，表示部分否定。這類總括性詞主要包括all，both，every，everything，everybody，everyone，always，altogether 等。
Not all people are full of confidence. =All people aren’t full of confidence. 并非所有的人都充滿了自信。
Not both of them misunderstood you. =Both of them didn’t misunderstand you. 并非他們兩個都誤會了你的意思。
I don’t go to work every day. 我不是每天都上班。
Life is not always easy. 生活并不總是容易的。
And that’s not all—the algae inside the panels can be harvested and used to produce fuel. 除此之外，面板內(nèi)的藻類可以收集起來，做燃料用。
【句式分析】that’s not all意為“這不是全部”，not all表示的是部分否定。
全部否定的表達(dá)方式：表示全部否定意義的詞（no，none，neither，nobody，no one，nothing，never 等）與肯定形式的謂語動詞連用。
No student is permitted to leave the room. 學(xué)生一律不許離開這個房間。
None of my friends came. 我的朋友一個都沒來。 Nobody knew what to say. 誰也不知道該說什么。
完成句子
（1） It’s an either-or situation—we can buy a new car this year or we can go on holiday but we __________________（不能兩者都做）.
（2）_________________________________________（并非所有的人都喜歡）entertaining programmes on TV，particularly aged men.
（3）Our English teacher is excellent，but she_______________________（不能幫助每一個人）in the class in 50 minutes.
（4）Niki is always full of ideas，but________________（沒有一個是有用的） to my knowledge.
（5）Jeremy has two strategies，but_________________（兩者都不）seems to have worked very well.
can’t do both　
Not all people like/All people don’t like　
can’t help everyone　
none is useful　
neither of them　
The building therefore not only responds to its environment and uses less energy... 因此，該建筑不僅能夠適應(yīng)環(huán)境，減少能耗……
respond to 對……作出反應(yīng)；回答，回復(fù)
How did they respond to the news 他們對這則消息有什么反應(yīng)？
She never responded to my letter. 她從來沒有給我回過信。
【用法比較】回復(fù)電子郵件: respond to emails（√） respond emails（×）
回答我的問題: reply to my question（√） reply my question（×）
answer my question（√）
【歸納拓展】
（1）respond with... 以……回應(yīng) respond by... 通過……回應(yīng) respond that... 回答說……
He responded to my offer with a laugh. 他對我的提議回以大笑。
He responded by slamming the door behind him.他的反應(yīng)是猛地甩上了門。
（2）response n. 反應(yīng)，響應(yīng)；回答，答復(fù)
in response to 作為……的回應(yīng)/ 答復(fù) make a response 作出回應(yīng)/ 回答
單句語法填空
（1）Knowing basic first-aid techniques will help you respond quickly_______ emergencies.
（2）We complained to the travel agency about the terrible service during our trip，but no one ________________（respond） by now.
（3）The doctor responded_________ he could not tell the name of her disease.
（4）She waved，and he responded__________ a charming smile.
（5）The government responded by_____________（ban）all future demonstrations.
完成句子
（6）These comments came__________________（作為……的答復(fù)）specific questions often asked by local newsmen.
（7）I asked her what the time was，but she__________________________（沒有回答）.
to　
has responded　
that　
with　
banning　
in response to
didn’t respond/made no response
Review language points.
Work with group members to design an ideal building inspired by nature, and make a short passage to describe it from following aspects: purpose, inspiration, feature and advantages. If necessary, you can surf the Internet to get more ideas.
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