LANGUAGE POINTS

impact n. a ... impact (of sth) (on sb/sth) v. impact (on / upon) sth Higher wages have already had a major impact on spending. The report assesses the impact of tourism on environment. Her father’s death impacted greatly (on/upon) her childhood years.z 这份报告评估了旅游业对环境的影响.

be responsible for 对……负责，作为……原因 e.g. The police are responsible for the preservation of public order and security. Cigarette smoking is responsible for about 90% of deaths from lung cancer. 因患肺癌而死亡者，约90%是吸烟所致。

undertake vt. undertook, undertaken 承担；着手，进行；许诺，保证 undertake a task / a project / research / a study / an experiment He undertook to pay the money back in six months.

Please analyze the structure The Western of Roman alphabet is a Greek invention, as is the marathon, which is a long distance race named for a Greek messenger who ran from… In particular, we associate ancient Greek civilization with the capital city of Athens, the greatest symbol of which is the Acropolis.

Test yourself: 1.The beginning of the movie is impressive, ______is the ending, which leaves us much to think. A. as B. what C. which D. that 2. The engine is to a car ______ the heart is to a man.

Test yourself: 1. ___ so many essays ___，he won’t have time to go shopping this　morning. With, to write B. As, to write C. With, are written D. As, written 2. ___ time permitting, we will visit the Summer Palace. In B. With C. As D. If

本课其他重点短语、句型： It’s convenient for sb to do sth.(L26) three main temples to Athena (L31） seize control of (L52) recognize …as (L73) in honour of (L22）/ in one’s honour under the title of (L67) 为雅典娜而建的寺庙 取得……控制 认定……是…… 为向……表敬意，为纪念…… 在……名下，冠以……名

as is … with + O. + prep./adj. with + O. + to do/doing/done It’s convenient for sb to do sth have an impact on / be responsible for associate …with… seize control of/recognize …as in a gesture to /in preparation for in honour of / in one’s honour under the title of/ make advances in

雅典卫城简介 古希腊对西方文化有很大的影响.古希腊文明与希腊首都－雅典卫城是相联系的。卫城是为了纪念雅典女神雅典娜兴建的，包括三座神庙。随着历史的前进，卫城和其他的古代建筑一样受到自然威力和人为有意无意的破坏。希腊政府一直采取措施进行修复工程。成立了委员会负责全面专业的修复，并教育人们如何避免破坏重要历史建筑。

Possible version The ancient Greek has had a great impact on Western civilization. When talking of ancient Greek civilization ,we usually associate it with the capital city of Athens, the Acropolis. The city was built in honor of Athena, the goddess of Athens. It consists of three temples. With time going by, it was damaged by, as were the other ancient buildings, natural forces and people unintentionally or deliberately. However, the Greek government has been taking action for the restoration. In particular, a committee was established to be responsible for the complete, professional restoration of the Acropolis. Besides, the committee also undertake important educational work, teaching people how to avoid damaging important historic buildings like the Acropolis.