新概念英语第三册第八课 lesson 8 a famous monastery 著名的修

新概念英语第三册第八课 lesson 8 a famous monastery 著名的修道院

lesson 8 A famous monastery著名的修道院

新概念英语第三册第八课 lesson 8 a famous monastery 著名的修道院

monastery: a sacred building where monks live convent: a sacred building where nuns live

新概念英语第三册第八课 lesson 8 a famous monastery 著名的修道院

Topic 1.Do you like to go a natural place or a historic place ? Why ? --relax/scenery/fresh air/quiet/peaceful/exercise /experience/adventure/climbing/camp ---historic/interesting/attractive/ancient/be located in /reflect/design/sacred/holy/worship/pray for/god/ 2. What can we learn from the historic place ? --the past /the lesson/remember/avoid repeating the mistakes/educate/experience/love the country/ culture/ancient ideas/development of civilization/ influence on people

新概念英语第三册第八课 lesson 8 a famous monastery 著名的修道院

China’s famous monasteryShaolin Temple( monastery) is at Song Shan, in Dengfeng, Henan Province ,China. Everyday many people including foreigners visit Shaolin Temple. The Shaolin temple (monastery) has a very long history (founded during the Northern Wei dynasty )and remains one of China's oldest Buddhist temples. It is famed for Kung Fu.

新概念英语第三册第八课 lesson 8 a famous monastery 著名的修道院

St. Bernard=Saint Bernard St=strait Taiwan Strait St=street Wall Street St=saint 1. A saint is a holy person, refers to any Christian believer (all Christians in heaven are considered to be saints ) 2. a very good , kind patient person St. John Saint Valentine’s Day She’s a saint to go on living with that man.

新概念英语第三册第八课 lesson 8 a famous monastery 著名的修道院

BernardMeaning:"Strong"

or "Brave" as a bear

St. Bernard of Menthon :St. Bernard dog:

a saint of mountaineers

named after Bernard ,used in mountain rescue work

St. Bernard dog with barrel The St. Bernards were bred(养) large enough to traverse(穿越) deep snow and to scent(嗅出…的气 )out lost persons.

新概念英语第三册第八课 lesson 8 a famous monastery 著名的修道院

The Great Bernard Monastery A hospice (宗教团体开办的招 待所) for travellers was founded in 1049 by Saint Bernard of Menthon and came to be named after him in the 16th century to keep the pass safe for travellers. The hospice occupies two buildings made of grey stone (built in 1899), which provide hotel services.

新概念英语第三册第八课 lesson 8 a famous monastery 著名的修道院

China’s famous pass

While traveling through Gansu Province, we came across the Jiayu Pass –the largest section of the western Great Wall of China. The pass runs through central Gansu acting as a corridor(走廊) for people traveling between Dunhuang and Lanzhou.

新概念英语第三册第八课 lesson 8 a famous monastery 著名的修道院

The Great St. Bernard Pass

The pass runs northeast-southwest through the Alps .The road runs through the pass and joins Switzerland to Italy. From the north (Switzerland), the route to the pass follows the Dranse River valley , then into the wild and desolate (荒凉的)valley .

新概念英语第三册第八课 lesson 8 a famous monastery 著名的修道院

New words and expression Monastery n.寺院，修道院 Abbot n.男修道院院长 Convent n.女修道会, 女修道院 Nun n.修女 abbess n.女修道院院长 St. Bernard 圣伯纳德 Pass n.关隘

新概念英语第三册第八课 lesson 8 a famous monastery 著名的修道院

Watchdog n.看门狗 Rashly adv.莽撞地，冒失地 Boldly adv.大胆地, 显眼地 Enclosure n.围场，圈地 Monk n.和尚 Privacy n.清静

,隐居 Skier n.滑雪者 Ski n.滑雪橇 vi.滑雪(-- go skiing) Easter n.复活节

新概念英语第三册第八课 lesson 8 a famous monastery 著名的修道院

Questions1. Which two countries are connected by the Great St. Bernard Pass.? ---Switzerland and Italy are connected by the Great St. Bernard Pass. 2. How high is the Pass? --The Pass is 2, 473 metres high. 3. How does it compare in height with other mountain passes in Europe? --Compared in height with other mountain passes in Europe, the Great St. Bernard Pass is the highest. 4. Who founded the famous monastery ? --The famous monastery was founded by St. Bernard.

新概念英语第三册第八课 lesson 8 a famous monastery 著名的修道院

5. When was it founded? --It was founded in the eleventh century. 6. What have St. Bernard dogs done for hundreds of years? --St. Bernard dogs have saved the lives of travellers crossing the dangerous Pass for hundreds of years. 7. Where did these dogs originally come from? --These dogs originally came from Asia. 8. Why is the Pass less dangerous these days? --The Pass is less dangerous these days because a tunnel has been built through the mountains. 9. What do some travellers still try to do? --Some travellers still try to cross the Pass on foot.

新概念英语第三册第八课 lesson 8 a famous monastery 著名的修道院

10. Are the dogs still used for rescue? --Yes, the dogs are still used for rescue. 11. Why is the monastery is very busy during summer months? --The monastery is very busy during summer months because it is visited by thousands of people who cross the Pass in cars. 12. Why do the dogs have to be kept in a special enclosure? --The dogs have to be kept in a special enclosure because there are so many people about. 13. How low does the temperature fall in winter? --The temperature falls to –30degree in winter.

新概念英语第三册第八课 lesson 8 a famous monastery 著名的修道院

14. Are there few travellers in winter? --Yes, there are few travellers in winter. 15. Why do the monks prefer winter to summer? --The monks prefer winter to summer because they have more privacy. 16. Who are the regular visitors in winter? --The regular visitors in winter are part …… 此处隐藏：4386字，全部文档内容请下载后查看。喜欢就下载吧 ……