A 1.Regular maintenance has kept the Empire Stare Building in pristine condition. Experts say that as long as its is maintained, it could stand for centuries. Others buildings on the Manhattan skyline won’t be so lucky. But other buildings can’t claim to be enduring symbols of a place and a people. The Empire State Building was one of the last products of the Golden Age of skyscrapers. After World War II, the elegance of the Art Deco giants gave way to the boxy lines of modern height rises. Why did this happen? Partly, it grew out of an argument amongst architects over the best ways to dress the frame of a building. 2 情景介绍 角色:朋友 情景:问一个朋友去度假的计划 任务:询问相关信息 生词:无 2-1 你什么时候去度假? 2-2 你去度假前,我还能够见到你吗? 2-3 你认为我的工作如何? 3 请根据你刚才看到的片断,准备一篇口头作文,讲述一位公司经理的故事. 故事说明 Jack是一家公司经理。他为人固执;常常固执己见,不听下属的劝告。最后下属不得不放弃自己的立场。
B 1. Lawsuits and economists have done away with most of the perils of construction. Today, buildings in the U.S. are assembled by crews working under strict safety guidelines set by federal government. This is still a dangerous business but fatalities are rare. Cranes are the key machines on a modern construction site. They come in all sizes. Some are on the ground, some are in the air. By providing contractors with the ability to life heavy loads and place them with precision, cranes make it possible to build massive structures in record time. 2. 情景介绍 角色:学生 情景:问一为英语教师如何克服害怕出错的情绪 任务:询问相关信息 生词:无 2-1如何对待错误?