Unit 3 Welcome to the unitppt课件（2020）新牛津译林版高中英语选择性必修第三册.pptx

1、To understand the quote highlighting the importance of learning from the past.To talk about the fourth dimension mentioned in The Time Machine.To share information about dynasties and historical figures.To develop an interest in history.Looking into a mirror, we can see true images of our own; with

2、our knowledge of the past, the present can be better known. Chen ShouThis quote highlights the importance of learning from the past. By learning from the past, we can enrich our knowledge about historical figures and events. Learning from the past can also enlighten us on what is going on, and preve

3、nt us making the same mistakes in the future.Looking into a mirror, we can see true images of our own; with our knowledge of the past, the present can be better known. “明镜所以照形，古事所以知今。明镜所以照形，古事所以知今。” 三国及西晋时期史学家三国及西晋时期史学家 陈寿陈寿研究历研究历史是为了洞察当今的形势。史是为了洞察当今的形势。Do you agree with the quotation of Chen Shou?

4、Why or why not?I cant agree any more. Watching what is shown in the mirror reflect our physical appearance; studying events and figures in the history enables us to have a better understanding of what is going on. Look at the pictures, guess what they are.In groups, discuss what you would do if you

5、could time travel.What would you do if you could actually time travel back to 2010? Would you relive your childhood? Would you make some investments? Or would you spend the whole time worrying about how your unnatural presence in the 2010s could change the history?Why have people been dreaming about

6、 time travel for many years?For one thing, history always wears a mysterious mask, so people long to uncover the mask and know more about historical events or historical figures in person. For another, inspired by scientific fictions and films, people expect to know what the world looks like in the

7、future. The book is about travelling to the past with a time machine. Many readers take an interest in such science-fiction novels. Have you ever read the book The Time Machine written by H. G. Wells? What does it talk about?Read the excerpt on page 29 and complete the table.The name of the book (1)

8、 The author(2) The main character (3) (4) The way to support his view(5) The plot to be continued (6) The Time MachineH. G. WellsThe Time TravelerThere is a fourth dimensionTime.He conducted an experiment with a model of the Time Machine. He moved in Time and got enough proof to convince the group.T

9、he main characters view1 What does the Time Traveler think of the fourth dimension?The Time Traveler thinks that Time is the same as the other three dimensions. He said, “Length, Breadth and Thickness do not pass. We move about in them. We move in Time the same way that we move in the other three di

10、mensions.” He believes that because Time is like the other three dimensions, we can travel through Time.2 If you had a time machine, which dynasty would you go back to? Why?If I had a time machine, I would like to go back to the Tang Dynasty. I have always been fascinated by Changan, so I wish I cou

11、ld travel to the ancient capital and see what life was like back then.3 Which historical figure would you like to meet? What would you say to him/her?I would like to meet Li Bai or Du Fu. I love their poetry, so it would be really amazing to meet them. I would ask them many questions about their poe

12、ms and why they wrote them. For example, “Mr Li Bai, why do you include the image of the moon in your poems so often? Does the moon have special meaning to you?” “Mr Du Fu, why do your poems show great concern for the country and common people?” “that there is only one way to convince you.”convince

13、vt. to make someone feel certain that something is true; to persuade someone to do something使使相相信；说服，劝说信；说服，劝说convinced adj. 确确信的，信服的信的，信服的convincing adj. 令人信服的，有说服力令人信服的，有说服力的的convince sb. to do sth. 说服某人做某事说服某人做某事convince sb. of sth. 使使某人相信某事某人相信某事convince sb. that 使使某人相信某人相信be convinced of. 确信确信；

14、相；相信信be convinced that 确确信信【拓展拓展】【语境应用语境应用】翻译句子。翻译句子。1) 她的一番话使我认识到我错了。她的一番话使我认识到我错了。2) 我一直劝他去看病。我一直劝他去看病。3) 我怎样才能使你相信这种产品安全呢我怎样才能使你相信这种产品安全呢?What she said convinced me that I was mistaken.Ive been trying to convince him to see a doctor.How can I convince you of the safety of the product?Why have we

15、been dreaming about time travel for many years?On the one hand, the past has an air of mystery. We are often interested in historical figures and like to imagine what it would be like to meet them in person. Historical events which have shaped the present make us wonder what effects changing the pas

16、t would have. On the other hand, inspired by science fiction books and films, we are curious about what the future of the world would be like.Discuss the following questions.If you went back to a past dynasty, what would you take with you? Why?If I went back to a past dynasty, such as the Tang Dynas

17、ty, I would take a video camera with me. As a time traveler from the 21st century, I could show the world where I am living to our ancestors. I am sure they would definitely be impressed by our prosperity and scientific development. Moreover, I would record my experiences with the video camera, thus providing first-hand information for historical research.What would you take and do if you could time travel back to the Song Dynasty? List at least 5 points.