1、Welcome to the unit,While the pace of change in the modern world gets faster and faster, people are becoming more and more aware of the need to preserve the worlds cultural heritage.1) while conjunction during the time that, or at the same time as: 当时候，在此期间I read it while you were drying your hair.W
2、hile I was in Italy I went to see Alessandro.I thought I heard him come in while we were having dinner.,while (ALTHOUGH) conjunction despite the fact that; although: 虽然While she is a likeable girl she can be extremely difficult to work with.While I fully understand your point of view, I do also have
3、 some sympathy with Michaels.,while (BUT) conjunction compared with the fact that; but: 而，但是 He gets fifty thousand pounds a year while I get a meagre twenty! Tom is very extrovert and confident while Katys shy and quiet. I do every single bit of housework while he just does the dishes now and again
4、.,while (LENGTH OF TIME) noun a while: a length of time: 一会儿 (一点)时 间 I only stayed for a short while. You were there quite a while (= a long time), werent you? “When did that happen?“ “Oh, it was a while ago (= a long time ago). I havent seen him for a while (= for a long time). Ill be fine in a whi
5、le (= soon).,高考链接,1.（11天津） The cost of living in Glasgow is among the lowest in Britain, the quality of life is probably one of the highest. A. since B. when C. as D. while 2. (10辽宁) He was about halfway through his meal a familiar voice came to his ears. A. why B. where C. when D. while,3. We dont
6、keep winning games _ we keep playing well. (2010浙江) A. because B. unless C. when D. while,高考链接,4. _ I accept that he is not perfect, I do actually like the person. (2011江苏)A. While B. Since C. Before D. Unless,2) aware: adjective after verb 1. knowing that something exists, or having knowledge or ex
7、perience of a particular thing: + that I wasnt even aware that he was ill.Were you aware of the risks at the time?She was well (= very) aware that he was married.“Has Claude paid the phone bill?“ “Not as far as Im aware.“ (= I dont think so)I suddenly became aware of (= started to notice) him lookin
8、g at me.,2. having special interest in or experience of something and so being well informed of what is happening in that subject at the present time: ecologically/politically/environmentally aware 有生态/政治/环境意识的,Environmental awareness has increased dramatically over the past decade.,awareness noun U
9、,Public awareness of the problem will make politicians take it seriously.,3) heritage: (UN) important qualities, customs, and traditions that have been in a society for a long time (重要特性、习俗、传统等)遗产 例如： the cultural heritage of Italy 意大利的文化遗产 The ancient buildings are part of the national heritage. 这些
10、古建筑是民族遗产的一部分。,Reading,theft n. 1) an act of stealing sth 偷，盗窃2) the crime of stealing 盗窃罪 There have been a number of thefts in the area. Car theft is on the increase. 区别： thief / thieves n. 小偷，贼 steal v. 偷，盗窃 thievery (正式) 偷窃行为,friction n. disagreement among people because they have different opini
11、ons about sth 争端，分歧 There always seems to be some friction between parents and their teenage children. 2) rubbing of two thins together 摩擦 There were some friction marks from a rope on the dead body.,appoint vt.to choose someone for a job or a position for responsibility 任命，委任 2) to arrange a time o
12、r a place for doing something 指定(时间、地点) A new headmaster will be appointed when the old one retires next year. All the guests arrived at the appointed time.,undertake v. 1) to engage in sth 着手做，承担，接受 To undertake this task, we need good preparation. The police will undertake a thorough investigation
13、 into the case. 2) to promise to do sth 许诺、同意做某事 The service centre undertook to give us a reply by next Friday.,mend 1) vt. to repair 修理，缝补 My father used to mend our shoes. 2) vi. (informal) to become whole again（断骨）愈合 mend your ways 改正不良行为 3) vt. to end a quarrel or different situation结束争吵、困境 Ive
14、 tried to mend matters between us, but shes still very angry.,assessment n. a process in which you make a judgment about a person or situation 评价、估计 Whats your assessment of the situation in Northern Ireland? assess vt. 评价，评定 Its difficult to assess the effects of the new law. assess sth at 估价，估计 Th
15、ey assessed the value of the house at over $25,000.,Grammar and usage,These heritage sites impress visitors with their amazing beauty, and they are a great source of inspiration. (P25) impress v. (不用于进行时态) 使留下印象; 使(某人)了解(某事的)重要性 impress sb with sth; impress sth on sb Father impressed on me the value
16、 of hard work. be impressed with/by We are very impressed with the standard of the childrens work.,impress v. 把(某物)压入柔软的平面；压印，盖印于 be impressed in/on patterns impressed in the clay impress n. 压痕，印记 impression n. 印象，感想 first impression 第一印象 create a good/bad impression 留下好/坏印象 make an impression on 留下
17、印象 have/get the impression that 觉得,inspiration: 1) a sudden good idea about what you should do or say 灵感 I havent started writing the article yet Im still waiting for inspiration.2) the state of being given encouragement or good idea about what you should do 鼓舞，启示 divine inspiration = inspiration from God 神灵感应，神的启示 be an inspiration to sb 给某人以鼓舞,
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