新概念英语第三册第八课lesson8afamousmonastery著名的修道院

1、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 Topic1.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/attr

2、active/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 peopleChinas fa

3、mous monastery Shaolin 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 Chinas oldest Buddhist tem

4、ples. It is famed for Kung Fu.St. Bernard=Saint BernardSt=strait Taiwan StraitSt=street Wall StreetSt=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 personSt. John Saint Valentines DayShes a sai

5、nt to go on living with that man. named after Bernard ,used in mountain rescue work Bernard Meaning:St. Bernard of Menthon :St. Bernard dog:Strong or Brave as a bear a saint of mountaineersSt. Bernard dog with barrelThe St. Bernards were bred(养） large enough to traverse(穿越) deep snow and to scent(嗅出

6、的气 )out lost persons. 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. Th

7、e Great Bernard MonasteryChinas famous passWhile 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.The pass runs northe

8、ast-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 . The Great St. Bernard PassNew words and expression Monastery n.寺院，修道院Abbo

9、t 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 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1. Which two countries are connected by the Great St. Bernard Pass.?-Switzerla

10、nd 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 th

11、e famous monastery ?-The famous monastery was founded by St. Bernard.Questions5. 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

12、.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

13、 the Pass on foot.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 ha

14、ve 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.14. Are there few travellers in winter?-Yes, there are few travellers in winter.1

15、5. 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 parties of skiers at Christmas and Easter.17. How are these skiers received in St. Bernard monastery?-These ski

16、ers are received with a warm welcome in St. Bernard monastery.Language points rash1.rash ：adj . Doing sth without first thinking 轻率的,鲁莽的He made a rash decision now hes suffering for it. 你那样说真是太鲁莽了 It was rash of you to say so.= You were rash to say so. 3.rash: n. An area of red spots on a persons sk

17、in , caused by illness .皮疹一种接触传染性皮疹 A contact skin rash. -Dont be rash in making your decision 2.rashly : adv. -She rashly promised to lend him the money . enclosure 围场,围绕 enclose 围住，圈起 e.g. A wall encloses the park. (surround) 封入，附寄 e.g. The letter enclosed a check. enclosure n.围住, 围栏, 四周有篱笆或围墙的场地

18、There is a special enclosure where you can look at the horse before the race starts. Easter 在欧美各国，复活节是仅次于圣诞节的重大节日。按圣经马太福音的说法，耶稣基督在十字架上受刑死后三天复活，因而设立此节。根据西方教会的传统，在春分节（3月21日）当日见到满月或过了春分见到第一个满月之后，遇到的第一个星期日即为复活节。东方教会则规定，如果满月恰好出现在这第一个星期日，则复活节再推迟一周。因此，节期大致在3月22日至4月25日之间。 Easter: the Sunday in March or Apri

19、l when Christians remember the death of Jesus Christ and his return to life (Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his death). Easter Sunday /Easter Day. Easter is a moveable feast. Easter customs vary across the Christian world, but decorating Easter eggs is common . an Easter egg =an egg

20、 made of chocolate that is given as present and eaten at Easter an Easter basket =a basket of candy, toys, etc., that is given to children at EasterEgg huntingPrivacy: 1: the state of being alone or not disturbed by other people .-An individuals right to privacy should be protected .-I need some pri

21、vacy to finish my paper.in the privacy 私下地Wander:1 : to move about anywhere without a purpose -I was just wandering around the house. -They wandered down the street. -Students were wandering the halls. Party:1: a social occasion , at which people eat , drink , talk , dance and enjoy themselves .2.a

22、political organization whose members have the same aims and ideas .3. a group of people who are doing sth together such as travelling or visiting somewhere.4.one of people or groups of people involved in a legal agreement . -A birthday party / the Labour Party /A party of tourists /the two parties i

23、n the marriage contract - We are having a high school dance party. -The parties in the lawsuit reached a settlement.Text 1. The Great St. Bernard Pass connects Switzerland to Italy. connectto/join.to/linkwith 把.与连接在一起 e.g. I was again connected to the wrong person. 北京和上海之间有一条铁路相连。 connect.with 把.与某事

24、联系在一起 e.g. A good student must connect what he reads with what he sees around him. 我不能把这张照片和mary联系起来。 be connected with与.有联系e.g. Are you connected with the government?connection (n)connective (adj)Connect1: to join or fasten together usually by something 2: to place or establish in relationship . -A

25、 hallway connects the two rooms. -Its the major highway connecting the two towns. -The two bones connect at the elbow. -I never connect you with that group of people. More “联系” link to/with 使联系起来 Fingerprints linked the suspect to the crime. join to/with 和相连join the island to the mainland associatew

26、ith 把和联系起来 I always associate him with fast cars. relate to 与有关 Is wealth related to happiness?2. At 2,473 meters, it is the highest mountain pass in Europe. At 2,473 meters, (条件)（介词短语修饰全句用于句首表示原因、 条件或状态）-In red, she looks much more beautiful.- With several people ill, well have to close the office

27、today.Pass n.1: a place through mountains which is very difficult to cross2:a successful result in an exam 3:an official document or ticket the shows you have the right to enter-The Jiayu pass is one of the most dangerous .-She got a pass in French.-No one is allowed to enter without a pass .Pass V.

28、1: to go by 2 :give sth to sb by putting it into their hands 3 : to go beyond ;surpass, exceed 4 : to go through (as a test) successfully 5 : to give approval to 6: to let (as time or a period of time) go by 7: to emit or discharge from a bodily part-They pass the library every morning on their way

29、to school. -He passed the ball to Owen.-She passed two other runners just before the finish line. -She hasnt passed the driving test yet .-The committee passed the law .-The hours passed quickly.-The drug passes quickly into the bloodstream. 3. The famous monastery of St. Bernard, which was founded

30、in eleventh century, lies about a mile away.lie,lay,lain,laid,lying等的用法意 思现在分词过去式过去分词lie躺,平放,位于lyinglaylainlie说谎lyingliedliedlay放,下蛋layinglaidlaidLielay lain1 : to be or to stay in a position -He was lying on his back.-The town lies in a valley.-His real interest lies in music .4. For hundreds of ye

31、ars, St. Bernard dogs have saved the lives of travellers crossing the dangerous Pass. These friendly dogs, which were first brought from Asia, were used as watchdogs even in Roman times. -watchdog-n. 看家狗：训练用来保护人或财物的狗-watch-hour - n.值班时间-watchhouse- n. 哨所, 岗亭; 拘留所-watchman- n.看守人, 警卫员-watchroom-n. 值班

32、室 -watchtower-n.岗楼, 了望塔-keep watch 值班, 看守, 照料-keep (a)close watch on密切注视, -on watch值班, 监视A pet dog A wild dogA hunting dogA police dogA guide dogA guard dogAn underdogA top dogAn old dog A dirty dogA gay dog A lazy dog A luck dog 宠物狗 野狗猎狗警犬导盲犬看家狗行家里手地位卑微的人位高权重的人下流坯一个快活的人懒汉幸运儿Lead a dogs life Die a d

33、ogs deathKeep /walk a dogPut on the dogsGo to the dogs Hang dog look Work like a dogTreat sb like a dog Barking dogs do not bite.Dumb dogs are dangerous.Love me , love my dog.Beat the dog before the lion.Dog does not eat dog .Every dog has his day.过穷困潦倒的生活惨死养、溜狗装腔作势每况愈下愁眉苦脸拼命工作不把某人当人看吠狗不咬人不叫的狗咬人爱屋及乌

34、杀鸡儆猴同室不操戈大家都有走运5. Now that a tunnel has been built through the mountains, the Pass is less dangerous, but each year, the dogs are still sent out into the snow whenever a traveller is in difficulty. now that / since 既然; 由于 e.g. Now that you have left university, you have to find a job. Now that you w

35、ont help me, I must do the job myself. 既然你忙，就让我给你做吧。 既然你不愿意帮助我，我只好自己做这件事了！in difficulty 处境困难,有困难 我们应该帮助那些有困难的人。Now that -Now that youve grown up , I can tell you about that .-The monastery is very busy, for it is visited by thousands of people who cross the Pass in cars. -As there are so many people

36、 about, the dogs have to be kept in a special enclosure. -The dogs have greater freedom, too, for they are allowed to wander outside their enclosure. 6. Despite the new tunnel, there are still a few people who rashly attempt to cross the Pass on foot. attempt 尝试；试图 ( to do sth.) e.g. They ed to fini

37、sh the work within a month. 他正试图从英国游泳到法国。 尝试；试图 make an to do sth. 他试图通过考试，但考试太难了Despite =in spite of-Despite /In spite of the bad weather , they went out as planned .-She went to the party despite the fact that the doctor had told her to rest .-He had a big lunch despite having just had breakfast .

38、7. During the summer months, the monastery is very busy, for it is visited by thousands of people who cross the Pass in cars. = by car / take carsAs there are so many people about, the dogs have to be kept in a special enclosure. about-adv. 在近处，附近；近旁 = around look about到处看 go about到处走 run about到处跑 w

39、ander about到处闲逛In winter, however, life at the monastery is quite different. 8. The temperature drops to - 30 o and very few people attempt to cross the Pass. - 30 o minus thirty（degrees/ centigrade ） 30 (degrees/ centigrade ) below zeroThe monks prefer winter to summer for they have more privacy. prefer A to B prefer doing to doing prefer to do A rather than do B 比起做B件事 宁愿做 A =would rather do A than do B preference (n)偏爱Try:喜欢做而不喜欢说 prefer doing to talking她宁愿在北京学习英语也不愿出国学习。She prefers to study English in Beijing rath