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Unit 3
War and peace
Developing ideas Reading
By the end of this lesson, we will be able to
1. introduce Lianda by viewing and reading.
2. conclude the challenges Lianda faced and the spirit of Lianda by analyzing and discussing.
3. give a talk about the spirit of Lianda.
Learning objectives
Activity 1 Read and guess
It was a university.
It only existed for for eight years.
It was a product of war.
It was a combination of several other universities.
What was it
National Southwest Associated University
Activity 2 View and tell
What do you want to know about Lianda
Activity 3 Read and find
Read the passage and find which of your questions are mentioned.
When was it founded
Where was it founded
Who found it
Why was it founded
How was it founded
What are its contributions
What influences does it have
Activity 4 Read and answer
Read again and answer the questions.
When was it founded
Where was it founded
Who found it
Why was it founded
How was it founded
What are its contributions
What influences does it have
Lianda (National Southwest Associated University) When
Where
Who
Why
How
In 1937
In Kunming, Yunnan
Peking University, Tsinghua University, Nankai University
...were occupied by...; ... was completely destroyed by...
to save...
Professors and students traveled more than 2000 kilometers to Kunming, most of them on foot.
How were the journey and the new campus conditions
Tough/Difficult and bad.
How does the author describe the difficult conditions
Their bed was the dusty road and their roof was the open sky, often lit up by exploding Japanese bombs.
They had to live in rough buildings, packed 40 to a room, like sardines.
What technique/figure of speech is used
metaphor
simile
What general aspects do these contributions belong to
What spirits of Lianda are shown
Education + Culture
Talents
Military
Influences
the crowning glory of China’s modern universities
the strong spirit of perseverance and dedication as the blueprint for all universities in China
still being commemorated
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn about Lianda And tell the evidence.
1 Lianda was the best university in Chinese history.
2 The story of Lianda shows Chinese intellectuals' academic pursuit and patriotism.
3 Only under difficult circumstances can students succeed.
4 Lianda has nurtured many outstanding scholars.
5 Lianda was a great success only because it had prominent professors and talented students.
6 People today still admire the spirit of Lianda.
Activity 5 Think and share
1. What difficulties did the professors and students of Lianda encounter How did they deal with these
2. What is your understanding of the poem written by Zha Liangzheng
They had to travel a long distance to reach Lianda. Throughout the journey, they had no accommodation and had to survive extreme conditions. Also, the conditions in Lianda itself were very harsh. They did not have enough food and studied in rough buildings. Furthermore, their study was often interrupted by air attacks. They had to adapt to these challenges, for instance, by holding their classes when they were not likely to be bombed.
Work in groups to discuss the questions.
3. What contribution did Lianda make to the education of the nation
4. In what ways is the theme of war and peace presented differently in the two reading passages in this unit
The passage on the D-Day landings focuses on war as a military operation, and on how dead soldiers are memorialised. The passage on Lianda focuses on how war affected China’s students and academics, and how they were able to achieve excellence in spite of the great difficulties.
Many of China’s leading scholars and scientists came from Lianda, including two Nobel Prize winners. Lianda’ s spirit has become the blue print for all universities in China in the modern era.
1. Discuss the questions below.
How can you describe the spirit of Lianda
What examples support your ideas
What can you learn from the story of Lianda
Activity 6 Discuss and talk
2. Complete the diagram with your ideas and the examples that support them.
3. Give your talk to the class.
Criteria Aspects Content Yes/No Suggestions for improvement
Content Give a talk about the spirit of Lianda.
Language Use the newly learnt expressions accurately and properly.
Organization Be logical.
1.Throughout history, the great thinkers of the world have often rather romantically referred to their academic struggles as being like “war”.
纵观历史，世界上伟大的思想家们常常以一种浪漫的说法把他们的学术之争比喻为“战争”。
... that the nation's intellectual heritage was not only guarded but fortified by the passion and belief of the worthy academics of Lianda.
国家的知识遗产不仅得到了保护，还得到了强化，这些都归功于联大杰出学者们的热情和信念。
academic adj. 学校的；学院的；学术的
academic n. 大学教师；学者
Language points
① academic subjects/qualifications/books
学科／学历／学术书籍
② an academic institution
学术机构
③The students return in October for the start of the new academic year.
学生于十月返校，开始新学年的学习。
academic adj.
relating to schools, colleges, and universities, or connected with studying and thinking, not with practical skills 学校的；学院的；学术的
academic n. (C)
(US or Indian English also academician) sb. who teaches at a college, or who studies as part of their job 大学教师；学者
① The author is a seasoned(经验丰富的) academic.
作者是一位经验丰富的学者。
② A group of academics say they can predict house prices through a computer program.
一些学者声称，他们可以通过一种电脑程序预测房价。
2. They had to live in rough buildings, packed 40 to a room, like sardines.
他们不得不住在简陋的房子里，40个人像沙丁鱼一样挤在一间屋子里。
pack v.
to fill sth with a lot of people or things
塞进；挤进
① We all packed together into one car.
我们大家挤进一辆汽车里。
② Fans packed the hall to see the band.
乐迷为了一睹乐队风采，把大厅挤得水泄不通。
3. Lianda laid the foundation for every achievement I have made.
联大为我所取得的每项成就奠定了基础。
lay/provide the foundation for...
为……打下基础
① All these have laid a solid foundation for her success.
所有这些为她的成功奠定了坚实的基础。
② Good planning after the war laid the foundations for the nation's economic miracle.
战后良好的规划为这个国家的经济奇迹奠定了基础。
4. With the country at war, students at Lianda were not going to shirk their duty.
国家正处于战争状态，联大的学生们不会逃避他们的责任。
shirk v.
to avoid doing sth you should do, especially because you are too lazy
逃避（工作）；偷懒
① Discipline in the company was strict and no one shirked.
② If you shirk your responsibilities/duties now, the situation will be much harder to deal with next month.
如果你现在逃避责任的话，到了下个月情况只会变得更难处理。
公司有严格的纪律，没有人偷懒。
shirk one's duty/responsibility
逃避某人的责任
5. But it has become the crowning glory of China's modern universities, ...
但它已经成为了中国现代大学的最高荣耀。
crowning adj.
making sth perfect or complete
使完美的；使圆满的
① The cathedral is the crowning glory of the city.
大教堂是这座城市至高无上的骄傲。
② His “Beethoven” sculpture is seen as the crowning achievement of his career.
人们认为他制作的贝多芬雕像是他在事业上取得的最高成就。
6. In 2017, representatives from Peking University, Tsinghua University, Nankai University and Yunnan Normal University gathered to commemorate the 80th anniversary of its founding.
2017年，北京大学、清华大学、南开大学和云南师范大学的代表们齐聚一堂，共同纪念联大建校80周年。
representative n.
a person who has been chosen to
speak or vote for sb else or on behalf of a group 代表
① a representative of the UN
联合国代表
② The committee includes representatives from industry.
这个委员会包括产业界的代表。
representative adj.
typical of, or the same as, others in a larger group of people or things 有代表性的；典型的；代表……的
① a representative sample/ selection
典型的样品／有代表性的选择
② Are your views/opinions representative of all the workers here
你的观点／意见可以代表这里所有工人的想法吗？
拓展
commemorate v.
to remember officially and give respect to a great person or event, especially by a public ceremony or by making a statue or special building（尤指举行公开仪式或竖立雕塑或专门建筑）纪念，缅怀
① Gathered all together in this church, we commemorate those who lost their lives in the war.
我们齐聚在这座教堂里，缅怀那些在战争中丧生的人们。
② A statue has been built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poet's birthday.
为纪念诗人百年诞辰建了一座雕像。
anniversary: 周年纪念日
7. ..., with its spirit as the blueprint for all universities in China in the modern era.
联大精神更是描绘了现代中国所有大学的蓝图。
blueprint n.
a plan which shows what can be achieved and how it can be achieved 行动方案；计划蓝图
① a blueprint for the reform of the tax system
税制改革计划
② The president will offer delegates his blueprint for the country's future.
总统将向代表们提出他构想的国家未来的蓝图。
① lay/provide the foundation for…
② shirk one's duty / responsibility
③ the crowning glory
④ representatives from Peking University
⑤ commemorate the anniversary
⑥ blueprint for the country's future
为……打下基础
逃避某人的责任
最高荣耀
来自北京大学的代表
为周年纪念日举行庆祝活动
国家未来发展的蓝图
1. Jane received awards for her __________ achievements.
2. This year, the education conference attracted more than 3,000 ______________ from 140 countries and regions.
3. Walking on the moon was his ___________ glory.
4. The report is being heralded(宣布) as a __________ for the future of transport.
5. They built a tower _______________ their victory.
6. Are you accusing me of __________________
7. Learning about these subjects would allow us to ___________________ our future research.
academic
representatives
shirk one's duty; academic; pack; representative; commemorate; crowning; lay the foundation for; blueprint
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the following words and phrases.
crowning
lay the foundation for
blueprint
shirking my duties
to commemorate
Self-evaluation
Do you know the meanings of the following words and expressions Can you use them correctly
① academic ②pack
③lay/provide the foundation for…
④shirk one's duty/responsibility
⑤the crowning glory ⑥representative
⑦commemorate ⑧blueprint
各个击破
Finish the exercises in Learning English.
Homework

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