L3-U3-P4-1 Listening : Leonardo da Vinci 1

Leonardo da Vinci 1

Leonardo da Vinci is one of the greatest geniuses of all time.√

He was a painter, an architect, an engineer and a scientist.

He was born in Vinci, Italy in 1452. √

Vinci is a town just outside of the great Italian city, Florence.√

His name Da Vinci means "of Vinci”.√

Leonardo’s father was a lawyer and landowner, and his mother was a peasant.

Leonardo’s parents were never married to each other.√

听选When he was born?- He was born in 1452.

听选Where he was born-He was born in Vinci, Italy in 1452.

听选What was his father's profession? - Leonardo’s father was a lawyer and land owner.

填空Leonardo’s parents were never married to each other.

填空He was born in Vinci, Italy in 1452.

Leonardo lived with his mother until he was around 5 years old. √

When he was 5, he moved into the home of his father. √

By then his father had married a 16-year-old girl.√

Leonardo’s mother married another man, and moved to another town. √

She had many more children after that, with several different men.√

In the end, Leonardo had more than 15 half-sisters and brothers.√

听选With whom did he live until he was five?- Leonardo lived with his mother until he was around 5 years old.

填空Leonardo’s mother married another man, and moved to another town.

As a young man, Da Vinci didn’t go to school. √

He was educated at home in reading, writing and mathematics.√

In other subjects, he was mostly self-educated.

He had access to books at his father’s home.√

Leonardo spent a lot of time outdoors and developed a strong interest in nature.√

He loved to observe things, especially birds.√

He was also interested in the properties of water.√

听选In what did he develop a strong interest?- He developed a strong interest in nature.

填空He had access to books at his father’s home.

填空He loved to observe things, especially birds.

听说He loved to observe things, especially birds.（82）

听说He was also interested in the properties of water.（89）

When he was five, he moved into the home of his father.

听说He developed a strong interest in nature.（84）

看说Vinci is a town just outside of the great Italian city, Florence.（83)

Leonardo da Vinci is one of the greatest geniuses of all time.

看说Leonardo lived with his mother until he was around 5 years old.(79)

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L3-U3-P4-2 Listening : Leonardo da Vinci 2

Leonardo da Vinci 2

Leonardo’s early drawings and paintings demonstrated a rare talent.

His father and his father’s friends recognized his talent and encouraged him.√

When he was 15, he was sent to Florence.√

In Florence, he became an apprentice to a famous master painter.√

For the next few years, Leonardo worked at his master’s workshop.

It wasn't long before his ability surpassed that of his master.√

Some people say that his master became jealous of Leonardo’s great talent.√

They say that the master vowed to never paint again.√

In 1478, with his father's help, Leonardo set up his own workshop.√

听选What did his early drawings and paintings demonstrate?- Leonardo’s early drawings and paintings demonstrated a rare talent in art.

填空It wasn't long before his ability surpassed that of his master.

In 1482, he entered the service of a powerful man in the city of Milan. √

This man was the Duke of Milan.√

For the next few years, Leonardo designed buildings, machinery and weapons of war.√

Weapons were important because Italy was constantly at war during this period.

From 1485 to 1490, Leonardo produced designs for a variety of weapons.

In his notes, he predicted the development of advanced weapons such as submarines and flying machines.

In 1499, the French invaded Italy and Leonardo left Milan.√

听选Why weapons were important that time? -Weapons were important because Italy was constantly at war during this period.

听选What kinds of advanced weapons did he predict?-He predicted the development of advanced weapons such as submarines and flying machines.

填空From 1485 to 1490, Leonardo produced designs for a variety of weapons.

填空In 1499, the French invaded Italy and Leonardo left Milan.

填空Weapons were important because Italy was constantly at war during this period.

All together, Leonardo spent 17 years in Milan.√

During this period he spent much of his time studying nature.√

He dissected bodies, both human and animal, to study and illustrate anatomy.

His detailed illustrations are masterpieces.

Leonardo filled many notebooks with drawings and ideas.

He wrote backwards, so you need a mirror to read them.

听选How did he spend much of his time in Milan? - During this period he spent much of his time studying nature.

填空He dissected bodies, both human and animal, to study and illustrate anatomy.

填空During this period, he spent much of his time studying nature.

填空He wrote backwards, so you need a mirror to read them.

听说When he was 15, he was sent to Florence.(91)

听说During this period he spent much of his time studying nature.（82）

听说

听说His detailed illustrations are masterpieces.（86）

看说Weapons were important because Italy was constantly at war during this period.（78）

看说he predicted the development of advanced weapons such as submarines and flying machines.（75）

看说You need a mirror to read his notebooks because he wrote backwards.（79）

看说He dissected bodies, both human and animal, to study and illustrate anatomy.（75）

After 1500, Leonardo spent time in a number of Italian cities.√

He worked very slowly, and the range of his interests was very wide.√

As a result, Leonardo left many paintings and projects unfinished.√

One painting that he did finish was the Mona Lisa, one of the world’s most famous paintings.√

People are still interested in this painting, 500 years after he painted it.√

Thought there are many theories, nobody knows who the woman in the painting really was.√

听选What was one painting that he did finish?- One painting that he did finish was the Mona Lisa, one of the world’s most famous paintings.

听选What are people still interested in?- People are still interested in this painting, 500 years after he painted it.

填空As a result, Leonardo left many paintings and projects unfinished.

填空People are still interested in this painting, 500 years after he painted it.

填空He worked very slowly, and the range of his interests was very wide.

In 1516 Leonardo left Italy for good when the French King, Francis I, offered him a position.

There he had the freedom to paint or draw whatever he wanted.

Leonardo died in 1519 at the age of 67.√

Some say that the French King, who had became a close friend, was with him when he died.√

He was buried in a church which was destroyed during the French Revolution.

The exact location of his remains is unknown.

听选How old was he died?-

Leonardo died in 1519 at the age of 67.

听选Who was with him when he died? -Some say that the French King, who had became a close friend, was with him when he died.

听选Who offered Leonardo a position in 1516?- The King of France, Francis I, offered him a position.

听选Where was he buried? - He was buried in a church which was destroyed during the French Revolution.

填空Some say that the French King, who had became a close friend, was with him when he died.

填空He was buried in a church which was destroyed during the French Revolution.

填空The exact location of his remains is unknown.

填空There he had the freedom to paint or draw whatever he wanted.

听说As a result, Leonardo left many paintings and projects unfinished.（86）

听说People are still interested in this painting, 500 years after he painted it.（85）

听说The exact location of his remains is unknown.（76）

听说Some say that the French King was with him when he died.（87）

看说

He was buried in a church which was destroyed during the French Revolution.（84）

看说He worked very slowly, and the range of his interests was very wide.（77）

看说In 1516 Leonardo left Italy for good when the French King, Francis I, offered him a position.（82）

看说Thought there are many theories, nobody knows who the woman in the painting really was.（83）

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L3-U3-P4-3 Vocabulary : Sources of Pollution

Sources of Pollution

Waste water and carbon gases from farm animals are bad for the environment. √

Animal wastes and other chemicals flow into the ground and pollute water supplies.√

Exhaust gases from automobiles are a major cause of air pollution and global warming.

As a result, many companies are trying to produce more efficient and cleaner cars.√

Pesticides and fertilizers are used by farmers to grow corps, such as fruits and vegetables.

These chemicals pollute the water supplies when they flow into the ground or rivers.√

Factories, like this one, allow harmful chemicals to get into air or water.√

Companies need to try harder to protect the environment and our health.√

Nuclear waste products are radioactive and can pollute the environment for thousands of years.√

They need to be safely transported and stored in a safe place.√

听选Why are many companies trying to produce more efficient and cleaner cars?- Exhaust gases form automobiles are a major cause of air pollution and global warming.

听选What do farmers use that pollute the water supplies?- Pesticides and fertilizers are used by farmers to grow corps, such as fruits and vegetables.

听选What allows harmful chemicals to get into air or water? - Factories like this one allow harmful chemicals to get into air or water.

填空As a result, many companies are trying to produce more efficient and cleaner cars.

填空Factories like this one allow harmful chemicals to get into air or water.

填空They need to be safely transported and stored in a safe place.

填空Animal wastes and other chemicals flow into the ground and pollute water supplies.

填空This chemicals pollute the water supplies when they flow into ground or rivers.

听说Companies need to try harder to protect the environment and our health. （77）

听说Factories like this one allow harmful chemicals to get into air or water.（82）

听说They need to be safely transported and stored in a safe place.（83）

听说Nuclear waste products need to be stored in a safe place.（86）

看说Waste water and carbon gases from farm animals are bad for the environment.（75）

看说 Exhaust gases form automobiles are a major cause of air pollution and global warming.（84）

看说Animal wastes and other chemicals flow into the ground and pollute water supplies.（88）

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L3-U3-P4-4 Vocabulary : Historical Figures

Historical Figures

The British writer, Jane Austen, was born in England in 1775, one of seven children.

She wrote some of the most popular love stories of all time.√

One of the most famous female rulers in history, Cleopatra had affairs with Julius Caesar and later with Mark Antony.

She was known for her great beauty and charming voice.√

Born in 1756, Mozart composed and performed some of the world’s greatest classical music.

He was the youngest of seven children and by the age of five he was already composing music.√

The son of a king, Alexander the Great was a military leader who created one of the largest empires in the ancient world.

As a youth, Alexander was taught by the Greek philosopher Aristotle.

Mahatma Gandhi was a 20th century leader who used nonviolent resistance to lead India to independence.

Gandhi dedicated his life to the pursuit of truth.

听选Who was a great British writer? - The British writer, Jane Austen, was born in England in 1775, one of seven children.

听选Who used nonviolent resistance to lead India to independence?- Mahatma Gandhi was a 20th century leader who used nonviolent resistance to lead India to independence.

听选Who was known for her great beauty?- Cleopatra was known for her great beauty and charming voice.

听选Who was the son of a king?- The son of a king, Alexander the Great was a military leader who created one of the largest empires in the ancient world.

填空He family ruled Egypt for more than 100 years before she was born.

填空Mozart was already composing music by the age of five.

填空As a youth, Alexander was taught by the Greek philosopher Aristotle.

填空Gandhi dedicated his life to the pursuit of truth.

听说Mozart was already composing music by the age of five.（83）

听说 Gandhi dedicated his life to the pursuit of truth.（85）

听说Mozart  started writing music as a young child.(79)

听说 She used her beauty and charm to gain power.(80)

看说She wrote some of the most popular love stories of all time. （86）

He was was already composing music by the age of five.

看说She was known for her great beauty and charming voice.（89）

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L3-U3-P4-5 Dialogue : An Urgent Call

An Urgent Call

M: I’d like to speak with Mr. Bennett, please.

W: I’m sorry, but he’s not here right now.√

Would you like to leave a voice message?√

M: It’s urgent that I speak with him.

It’s an emergency!√

W: Oh, I see.√

What kind of emergency?√

M: It’s very personal. So I can’t give you any details.

听选Why doesn't he want to leave a voice message?-It’s an urgent matter that he can't wait.

填空Would you like to leave a voice message?

W: Without more details, I’m afraid I can’t give you his number.√

Give me your number and I’ll let him know about your call.√

Then maybe he’ll call you back,√

would that be okay?√

M: Sure, my number is 583-4987.√

It would be great if he could call within the next half hour.√

填空Without more details , I’m afraid I can’t give you his number.

填空It would great if he could call within the next half hour.

填空Give me your number and I’ll let him know about your call.

听说It’s an emergency!（86）

听说I’m sorry, but he’s not here right now.（88）

听说 Would you like to leave a voice message?（75）

看说Without more details, I’m afraid I can’t give you his number.（85）

看说 I’d like to speak with Mr. Bennett, please. （81）

看说It would great if he could call within the next half hour.（81）

看说It’s very personal. So I can’t give you any details.（85）

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L3-U3-P4-6 Dialogue : Settling the Bill

Settling the Bill

A: That was a great dinner.√

B: Here, put away your wallet. I’ll pay the bill.√

A: You paid last time, this time it's my turn to pay.√

B: Hey, you don’t have a job, and I do. Let me pay.√

A: Thanks for the offer, but I can handle it.√

听选Why does he want to pay?- It's his turn to pay.

填空This time it's my turn to pay.

填空Thanks for the offer , but I can handle it.

B: Wait, let’s flip for it.√

A: Flip for it? What does that mean?√

B: Do you see this coin? √

This side is heads, and the opposite side is tails.

I’ll flip it up in the air.

If it comes down with heads facing up, I’ll pay.

If tails is up, you can pay.

A: Okay, that’s fine with me.√

听选How are they going to decide who is going to pay?- They are going to flip a coin.

B: Look, it’s heads up. So I’ll pay.

A: Thanks, it’s very nice of you.

B: It’s my pleasure.√

听说If it comes down with heads facing up, I’ll pay.（85）

听说It’s my pleasure.（76）

听说 This time it's my turn to pay. （79）

听说Thanks for the offer, but I can handle it.（83）

看说They are going to flip a coin.（88）

W: Do you want anything else sir?√

Would you like to see the dessert menu?√

M: No, thanks.I’m ready for the check.√

Here is my credit card.√

W: I’m sorry sir, but we don’t take credit cards.√

M: You’re joking, right?√

W: No sir, I’m not joking. √

Do you see that sign? It says "cash only".√

M: I didn’t see it when I came in. √

I don’t have enough cash to pay the bill.√

听选How did he plan to pay?-he planed to pay by credit card.

填空I’m ready for the check.

填空I’m sorry sir, but we don’t take credit cards.

填空I don’t have enough cash to pay the bill.

W: There's a bank down the street, sir.√

If you let me hold your driver’s license, you can go and get the cash.√

M: Ok, I hope the bank is open.√

W: The bank is closed, but you can use the ATM to get your cash.√

听选Where can he get the cash?- He can get the cash at an ATM down the street.

填空The bank is closed , but you can use the ATM to get your cash.

填空 If you let me hold your driver’s license, you can go and get the cash.

听说Would you like to see the dessert menu?（81）

听说

If you let me hold your driver’s license, you can go and get the cash.（85）

听说 No sir, I’m not joking. （98）

听说I don’t have enough cash to pay the bill.（95）

听说I’m ready for the check.（91）

听说There's a bank down the street, Sir.（78）

听说Do you want anything else sir?（89）

看说 I’m sorry sir, but we don’t take credit cards.（83)

看说The bank is closed, but you can use the ATM to get your cash.（89）

看说He has to leave his driver’s license with the waitress.（75）

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