内容正文:
Understanding ideas
Nature in Architecture
1
Look at the pictures and find out the similarity.
They are shaped to resemble natural things.
termite mound
algae
Could you associate them with architecture?
lotus flower
/ˈləʊtəs/
/ˈtɜːmaɪt/
/maʊnd/
/ˈældʒiː/
n.莲花;荷花
n.白蚁
n.土丘;土堆
n.藻类
Now read the passage quickly and answer the following questions.
How many parts can it be divided into? What’s the main idea of each part?
Where would you probably find the passage? (Activity 2)
Structure
of the Passage
introduction
main body
conclusion
The passage can be divided into _______ parts.
3
Conclude the main idea of each part.
Part 1: para. 1-2
Part 2: para. 3-5
Part 3: para. 6
There is much inspiration from nature in our daily lives, and nature has also inspired _______________________________ around us.
many of the most fascinating designs
Three modern architectures that are based on natural things.
Nature-inspired buildings enable us to _________________________________________________________
live in closer harmony with our environment.
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
n.前沿
We didn’t realize how much inspiration nature has given us.
Nature has given us inspiration in
architecture.
Today, architects are exploring
some new ways
Read the introduction part and find out the main idea of each paragraph.
To capture the beauty of natural forms
To mimic the way nature works
To make natural organisms part of a building
How are the three associated with architecture?
Read the main body part and find out more detailed information.
ArtScience Museum, Singapore
To capture the beauty of natural forms
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 sys