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1、高等院校研究生英语系列教材综合教程（下）综合教程（下）INTEGRATED COURSEUnit 7 Art, Architecture and Beauty Content Starting out Reading Focus Reading More Practical Translation Focused Writing Final ProjectTask 1Read the following paragraph, and discuss with your partner what art there is in architecture. (Page 193) Architect

2、ure is both the process and the product of designing and constructing spaces that reflect functional, aesthetic and environmental considerations. Architecture requires the use of materials, technology, textures, light, and shadow. As a process, architecture also includes the pragmatic elements of de

3、sign, such as planning, cost and construction.Task 2 The following are some quotes or sayings about beauty. Do you agree with them? Explain your reasons with examples.(P.193)Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.By plucking her petals, you do

4、not gather the beauty of the flower.Beauty and folly are generally companions.The Poetry of Architecture Global Understanding 2Detailed Information3Critical Thinking4Language Points5Vocabulary in Action6Background Information1Listen to a paragraph from The Poetry of Architecture written by John Rusk

5、in and fill in the blanks.The ornaments employed in the decoration of the Swiss cottage do not demand much attention; they are usually formed in a most _ , by thin laths, which are carved into any fanciful form, or in which _ are cut, generally diamond shaped; and they are then nailed _ to give the

6、carving depth. Pinnacles are never raised _, though carved spikes are occasionally suspended from it at the angles. No ornamental work is ever employed to _ the beams of the projecting part of the roof, nor does any run along _. The galleries, in the canton of Uri, are occasionally supported on arch

7、ed beams which have a very pleasing effect. simple mannerrows of holesone above anotheron the roofdisguiseits edgesGlobal Understanding1The authorsopinion aboutthe science ofarchitecture2The authorspurpose inwriting thearticle3The importanceof the authorstask4The reasons for the status of architectu

8、re in England5The authorsopinion of theprinciple ofarchitecturePart I It is not merely a science of the _, it does not consist only in the observation of _; it is a science of _.The authors opinion about the science of architectureGlobal UnderstandingPart II The authors purpose in writing the articl

9、eHis purpose is to illustrate and discuss the _. rule and compassrule or fair proportionfeeling more than of rulepoetry of architecturePart IIIA. Architecture is at _ in England.B. The consequence of the miserably low ebb: buildings are placed together at random.Examples:a. _ beside pilasters of no

10、order at all, surmounted by monstrosified pepper-boxes.b. Swiss cottages are _ round the metropolis.c. _ are rising on the woody promontories of Derwent Water.C. Architecture is debased while painting is still at a high position.The importance of the authors taskGlobal Understandinga miserably low e

11、bbCorinthian columns are placeddropped in the brick-fieldsStaring square-windowed, flap-roofed gentlemens seatsGlobal UnderstandingPart IVThe reasons for the status of architecture in EnglandA. There are more _ than those of painting, but they are less capable.B. The power _.a. Every citizen may hav

12、e a house which _; the architect is his servant, and must permit him _.b. The owner of houses of good taste has no command _, and the possessor of every 30 acres around him _.patrons of architectureis diffused suits his taste or inclinationnot only to criticize but also to perpetrateover the adjacen

13、t sceneryhas him at his mercyPart V It is of unity of feeling, _, the essence of all beauty.Global UnderstandingThe authors opinion of the principle of architecturethe basis of all graceTask 2Work in groups to decide whether the statements are true or false according to the passage. (P199) Key:1 2 3

14、 4 56 7 8 9 10 1112 FTFTFTTFFTDetailed InformationTFCritical ThinkingReading Focus1. According to the author, architecture “is not merely a science of the rule and compass, it does not consist only in the observation of just rule, or of fair proportion; it is, or ought to be, a science of feeling mo

15、re than of rule, a ministry to the mind, more than to the eye”. Do you agree with his idea? In your opinion, what is architecture?2. The author mentions in Paragraph 2: “It is this peculiarity of the art which constitutes its nationality.” What is “this peculiarity of the art”? How do you understand

16、 the whole statement? Work together with your partner to answer the following questions based on the text youve just read.Reading FocusCritical ThinkingReading FocusCritical ThinkingDiscuss in groups the following questions.1. According to the author, buildings in England are in a state of a “clashi

17、ng of different tastes”. Have you noticed similar problem in China? Give examples to illustrate your point.2. Nowadays in the world, there is a tendency to design sustainable buildings. This design practice emphasizes efficiency of heating and cooling systems, alternative energy sources such as sola

18、r power and reused or recycled building materials, etc. What do you think of this? You may consider the issue from economic, environmental and other aspects. 1. If we consider how much less the beauty and majesty of a building depend upon its pleasing certain prejudices of the eye, than upon its rou

19、sing certain trains of meditation in the mind, it will show in a moment how many intricate questions of feeling are involved in the raising of an edifice. (Para. 1) Paraphrase: If we understand that the beauty and impressiveness of a building depends more on the fact that it can cause people to thin

20、k more deeply, rather than it will please peoples eyes, well soon find that the construction of a building will involve many questions related to feelings. 翻译：翻译：如果我们明白，一座建筑的美和雄伟，很大程度上取决如果我们明白，一座建筑的美和雄伟，很大程度上取决于它能引发心灵的一系列沉思，而非来自于它能满足视觉于它能引发心灵的一系列沉思，而非来自于它能满足视觉上的某种偏爱，我们很快就会发现，一座建筑的兴建会涉上的某种偏爱，我们很快就会发现

21、，一座建筑的兴建会涉及多少错综复杂的情感问题。及多少错综复杂的情感问题。Language Point 2. to trace in the distinctive characters of the architecture of nations, not only its adaptation to the situation and climate in which it has arisen, but its strong similarity to, and connection with, the prevailing turn of mind by which the nation

22、 who first employed it is distinguished. (Para. 2)Paraphrase: Architecture not only fits in well with its surroundings and climate, but also is closely related to the nature of the nation which first built it. These can be traced in the special features of the architecture of a nation. Its interesti

23、ng and useful to do that. 翻译：翻译：建筑不仅与其周围的环境和气候相适应，也与率先采建筑不仅与其周围的环境和气候相适应，也与率先采用这种风格的民族的主流性情极其相似，密切关联，这些用这种风格的民族的主流性情极其相似，密切关联，这些都可以从各民族的建筑特征中得以追溯，我们会发现，这都可以从各民族的建筑特征中得以追溯，我们会发现，这种追溯既有益，亦有趣。种追溯既有益，亦有趣。Language Point Language Point turn of mind: the particular way that someone usually thinks or feelse

24、.g. 1) He is one of those youngsters _ _. (有独立的习性) 2) Very often students _ can be useful at such formats, and they will largely be absent. (创造性的天性) with an independent turn of mindinventive turn of mind3. I consider the task I have imposed upon myself the more necessary, because this department of

25、the science, perhaps regarded by some who have no ideas beyond stone and mortar as chimerical, and by others who think nothing necessary but truth and proportion as useless, is at miserably low ebb in England. (Para. 3) at a low ebb: be in a bad state or condition e.g. 1) I was at my lowest ebb afte

26、r the kidney surgery. 2) Interest in religion seemed to be at a low ebb. 翻译：翻译：在我看来，赋予自己这项任务显得尤为必要，因在我看来，赋予自己这项任务显得尤为必要，因为这门科学在英国正处于可悲的低谷之中：在那些只知为这门科学在英国正处于可悲的低谷之中：在那些只知石头和砂浆的人看来，它是虚妄幻想；在那些满脑袋只石头和砂浆的人看来，它是虚妄幻想；在那些满脑袋只有事实和比例的人看来，它毫无用处。有事实和比例的人看来，它毫无用处。Language Point 4. We have Corinthian columns plac

27、ed beside pilasters of no order at all, surmounted by monstrosified pepper-boxes, Gothic in form and Grecian in detail, in a building nominally and peculiarly “National” . (Para. 3) “surmount” means “be above or on top of something”. e.g. 1) 屋顶上有一个高高的烟囱。屋顶上有一个高高的烟囱。 The house was surmounted by a tal

28、l chimney. 2) The arch is surmounted by a triumphant statue of Columbus. Language Point 5. How deeply is it to be regretted, how much is it to be wondered at, that, in a country whose school of painting, though degraded by its system of meretricious coloring, and disgraced by hosts of would-be imita

29、tors of inimitable individuals, (Para. 4) disgrace: do something so bad that you make other people feel ashamed e.g. 1) Many say Lonetree has disgraced his people and his country. 2) He would disgrace the family name and be destroyed into the bargain. Language Point 6. Every citizen may box himself

30、up in as barbarous a tenement as suits his taste or inclination; the architect is his vassal, and must permit him not only to criticize, but to perpetrate. (Para. 5) Paraphrase: Every citizen can live in any kind of house which suits his taste and likes. The architect only serves as a servant, he sh

31、ould listen to the citizens criticism and allow the citizen to do whatever he likes to the house.翻译：翻译：每个公民可以按照自己的品味或爱好，住进粗鄙的每个公民可以按照自己的品味或爱好，住进粗鄙的房屋里。建筑师是他的仆从，不仅必须听任他批评，还房屋里。建筑师是他的仆从，不仅必须听任他批评，还得容忍他胡作非为。得容忍他胡作非为。Language Point inclination (n.) : 1) a feeling that makes you want to do something e.g.

32、 1) My natural inclination was to say no. 2) Neither of my children showed the slightest inclination to follow me into journalism. 2) a tendency to think or behave in a particular way e.g. Shes troubled by her sons inclination toward atheism.3) a movement made down towards the ground e.g. She greete

33、d Maggie with an inclination of the head. Language Point 7. We shall consider the architecture of nations as it is influenced by their feelings and manners, as it is connected with the scenery in which it is found, and with the skies under which it was erected; we shall be led as much to the street

34、and the cottage as to the temple and the tower; and shall be more interested in buildings raised by feeling, than in those corrected by rule. (Para. 6) 翻译：翻译：当我们考察民族建筑时，应该考虑到它受到了人类当我们考察民族建筑时，应该考虑到它受到了人类情感和风俗的影响，它关乎周围的景致，关乎立于其下情感和风俗的影响，它关乎周围的景致，关乎立于其下的那片天空。我们不仅应该考察殿堂与高塔，也要考察的那片天空。我们不仅应该考察殿堂与高塔，也要考察街道

35、和村舍。我们应该将兴趣更多的投向用感情搭建而街道和村舍。我们应该将兴趣更多的投向用感情搭建而成的建筑，而不是用规则制定出来的建筑。成的建筑，而不是用规则制定出来的建筑。 Language Point Key 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- 10-Task 1Choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence. (P201)CBBDBCCAVocabulary in Action BBTask 21. Will _ kindly note that this

36、shop will be closed on July 17th?2. Buildings are _ by red squares on the map.3. The book does not _ anything written in the last 10 years.Read the words and their explanations in the box. Choose a word to complete each of the sentences below and explain its meaning. Change the form if necessary. (P

37、202-203)patrons bdesignated bVocabulary in Action referencediffuseinclinationdesignate hostpatronreference d4. She greeted Maggie with a(n) _ of the head.5. Which country is going to _ the next World Cup?6. Television is a powerful means of _ knowledge.7. Theres a whole _ of reasons why he didnt get

38、 the job.8. He had neither the time nor the _ to think of other things.9. Academic books and articles usually have a list of _ at the end that tell you where theauthor found the information.10. Many artists were dependent on wealthy _.inclination chost ddiffusing bhost cVocabulary in Action inclinat

39、ion areferences cpatrons areferencediffuseinclinationdesignate hostpatron11. The Queen made no _ to the incident in her speech.12. I was intrigued to learn that our Chinese _ had spent many years in Chicago.13. The moisture present in all foods absorbs the flavor of the smoke and eventually _ that f

40、lavor into its interior.14. The president traditionally has the right to _ his or her successor.15. Japans Prime Minister _ is setting up his Cabinet today.reference ahost adiffuses aVocabulary in Action designate adesignate creferencediffuseinclinationdesignate hostpatronTask 3Fill in each of the b

41、lanks with an appropriate word from the box. Change the form if necessary. (P203) Key 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- 10- 11- 12- 13- 14- 15-aliveawakenedremainsbeyondrecordssocialacrosssurroundingVocabulary in Action trip stonementalmiraclehavingfailureparticipateThe Beauty Industry Global Understanding

42、 Detailed Information Critical Thinking Language Points Vocabulary in Action12345 Reading MoreGlobal UnderstandingIntroductionPart IIMain BodyConclusionPart IPart IIIReading MoreGlobal UnderstandingIntroduction:A. Background of the topic: More women retain their youthful appearance because of two re

43、asons: a. Skin foods and injections of _, facial surgery, mud baths, and _. b. Improved health: _.B. A question (the topic) is raised: Will every woman _ no matter whether she has received _ or not? paraffin-waxpainta more rational mode of lifebe beautifulsurgical or chemical aidsReading MoreGlobal

44、UnderstandingMain Body:A. The answer to the question: _. Reasons: Real beauty has not only something to do with _ but also with _.B. There are women who look beautiful in appearance, but they are not beautiful because of: a. Various forms of _ (such as stupidity, _, avarice, etc.) which have their o

45、wn _ of beauty. b. _ and deadness due to the contemporary habit of _, being the outward and visible signs of _. Nothe appearancethe inner contentspsychological uglinessunawareness, greed, lasciviousnesspeculiar negationHardnessover-paintingsome emotional or instinctive disharmonyReading MoreGlobal U

46、nderstandingConclusion:A. People cannot realize the aim of being beautiful just by _, or by _.B. People can become beautiful only when they can live _, when there is _ and no hereditary tendency toward _. using surgical or chemical aidsimproving healthcompletely and harmoniouslyno environmental ince

47、ntivemonomaniacal viceReading MoreDetailed InformationAnswer the questions in as few words as possible.1. What will old ladies in the future look like?2. What is one of the symptoms of health? 3. Why is a womans beauty not solely decided on her appearance? 4. What can one see on the pretty faces of

48、those especially who are trying to have a continuous “good time?Young and beautiful. Beauty.Because she is alive, so her beauty is not skin deep.A bored sullenness. Reading MoreDetailed Information5. What made the Paris women seem to be wearing masks? 6. Is the campaign of successfully prolonging th

49、e appearance of youth, or realizing or simulating the symptoms of health a fundamental success? 7. What is the deepest source of beauty?8. Will all men and women become beautiful in the future? Over-painting.No.The experiencing soul.No.Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking1. The author mentions in Para

50、graph 1: “Beauty that is merely the artificial shadow of these symptoms of health is intrinsically of poorer quality than the genuine article.” How do you understand this statement? Do you agree with it? Explain your reasons.Reading MoreCritical ThinkingFWork together with your partner to answer the