[文学研究]Passage-B-A-Russian-Experience孙崇英.ppt

Passage B A Russian Experience Before Reading Global Reading Detailed Reading After Reading Before Reading I. Warm-up Questions II. Background Information III. Introductory Remarks I. Warm-up Questions 1. Do you like travelling? Why? 2. Where have you been to ? Which city in China is the best one in your eyes? 3. Do you like travelling scenic sports or historical sites? Why? 4. Which season is the best time for travelling? What is your favorite time to travel? I. Warm-up Questions 5. What is the most important preparation for travelling? 6. Do you usually travel by air or by train? What are the advantages and disadbantages of travel by train or by air respectively? 7. What is China famous for? What are the ten major scenic spots and historical sites in China? II. Background InformationSaint Petersburg——the Cultural Capital of Russia Saint Petersburg, called Leningrad from 1924 to 1991, is the second largest city in Russia with a population of 4,695,400 (1999 estimate). Saint Petersburg is on the delta of the Neva River and is made up of more than 100 islands, which are connected by 635 bridges. As a major seaport and a railroad center, Saint Petersburg is one of the greatest Russian industrial centers. II. Background InformationSaint Petersburg——the Cultural Capital of Russia The city has witnessed so many dramatic events that one can hardly believe that St. Petersburg is no more than 300 years old. Founded in 1703 to be the most European city of Russia, it remains Russia’s “Window to the West”. II. Background InformationSaint Petersburg——the Cultural Capital of Russia During World War II (1939——1945), the city was surrounded for 900 days (August 1941——January 1944) by German invaders. More than two million civilians (including about 400 thousand children) plus troops didn’t even consider any calls for surrender. Over 650,000 of its inhabitants died during the siege. In January 1944, Soviet forces drove the Germans away from the city. III. I