Unit 10 Connections Reading Club1 Hutong 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语北师大版（2019）选择性必修第四册

Unit 10 CONNECTIONS Reading Club 01 02 03 Read and talk about the story of hutong. Read for understanding and critical thinking. Recognize the meaning of connection and the importance of protecting ancient architectures. Learning objectives What’s the video about? Warming-up Have you ever visited some Hutongs in Beijing? “不进胡同, 难知北京; 不进胡同, 枉来北京。” Warming-up Tips: the key words or topic sentence Fast Reading Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5 A. Decline and preservation Match the topics with the correct paragraphs. B. Origin of hutong C. Beijing hutongs’ today D. Definition of hutong E. Function of hutong Tips: the key words or topic sentence Fast Reading Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5 A. Decline and preservation Match the topics with the correct paragraphs. B. Origin of hutong C. Beijing hutongs’ today D. Definition of hutong E. Function of hutong 1. What is a hutong? Hutongs are little _ that connect the _of traditional houses. Nowadays, the word “hutong” also refers to _ and _that live there. Careful Reading Para. 1 Definition of hutong alleys rectangular courtyards the courtyards themselves communities 2. When and why were hutongs built? When: Between the 13th and 19th centuries during the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Why: To defend the emperors’ super power (维护自身强权) and ensure their safety. Careful Reading Para. 2 Origin of hutong 3. How are hutongs arranged? The Emperor’s home, the Forbidden City, was in the centre of Beijing and the homes of the nobles of the nobles and wealthy citizens were in the hutongs closest to the royal palace. Ordinary citizens lived in the hutongs further away. Careful Reading Para. 2 Origin of hutong In the past, we can judge a citizen’s social status by their distance from the Forbidden City. They supported each other when help was needed. They shared the joy and sorrow of everyday life. They shared recipes, borrowed mops, and burnt fragrant incense together. Careful Reading Para. 3 Function of hutong “connected people’s lives” 4. How did hutongs connect people’s lives? Give some examples to answer the question. harmonious relationship. Careful Reading Para. 4 Bad times and preservation Decline Preservation when why the end of the Qing Dynasty when the People’s Republic of China was set up The political situation cast a dark cloud on China’s economy. They were quickly built but poorly made to house the increasing population. The government undertook the preservation. Careful Reading Para. 5 Beijing hutong’ today Dongjiao- minxiang The Sanmiao Street Qianshi _ 900 years dates back the _ hutong at 3 km longest the _ at only 40 cm wide narrowest long history length width “The hutongs not only link Beijing’s streets and communities, but also its past and present.” Critical Thinking Why does the writer say hutongs link the past and present? showing that Beijing is truly an ancient yet modern city. Summary Hutongs Function Origin/ History Decline& Preservation Famous hutongs Write a short passage to introduce hutongs within 100 words. Search for more information about other traditional Chinese buildings. Homework Choose one to finish Lavf58.20.100 $$