Unit 5 Learning from Nature Understanding ideas 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第三册

Nature in Architecture After enjoying the viedo, what is shown in the video? How much do you know about it？ hints： Location Features The Water Art Museum, located in the beautiful Bailuwan, is a unique and charming place. This art museum is known for its distinctive design , which is integrated into the surrounding natural landscape. Look at the photos and answer the questions. 1. What is shown in the pictures? How much do you know about them? 2. How could you associate them with architecture? lotus flower /ˈləʊtəs/ termite mound /ˈtɜːmaɪt/ /maʊnd/ algae /ˈældʒiː/ Read and Think Scan the passage as soon as possible and choose the magazine in which you would likely find the paasage. Give your reasons. 3. Architrcture Frontier 2. Living on Earth 4. Natural World 1. Extraordinary Architects The magazine Read and analyse the structure of the passage Introduction Main Body Conclusion In short, the paasage is divided into three parts. The first part starts from Para.1 to Para.2, which tells us the introduction on the inspiration from nature in our daily lives. The part 2 begins with Para.2 and ends with Para.5, in which we could learn the specific examples of three different beauties in natural forms. The last para.6 belongs to the third part of the passage, enabling us to live in closer harmony with our environment. Listen, read and think Read the first part and find out the answers to the reading comprehensions. 1. Why does the author mention the examples of a pine cone and an open flower in the text? A. To show that nature has inspired everyday objects. B. To illustrate how nature’s designs are imitated by humans. C. To emphasize the beauty of nature’s creations. D. To explain the concept of biomimicry in design. Listen, read and think Read the first part and find out the answers to the reading comprehensions. 2. what does the word "mimic" mean in the para.2 ? A. to copy or imitate B. to mock or ridicule C. to create or invent