中学2年生の英語⑨・・・UNIT 7

Unit 7   World Heritage Sites

Scene 1  What are the three types of World Heritage sites? 
Grammar 受動態(受け身)

  彼のクラスメートは浩太が好きです。     浩太は彼のクラスメートに(よって)好かれています。

His classmates likes Kota.  → Kota is liked by his classmates.
  主語       動詞 目的語                   主語  be +過去分詞 +by       目的語

Examples from the textbook

Some of them are selected as World Heritage sites.

They are not selected for their own countries.

The selection standards were decided at the UNESCO General Conference in 1972.

This book is used to learn about World Heritage sites.

World Heritage sites are loved all over the world.

These paintings were found in France.

The natural beauty is preserved there. (Scene 2)

Venice is called the City of Water. (Read & think 1)

It‘s built across the Grand Canal. (Read & think 1)

It‘s built on soft ground.(Read & think 1)

Its beautiful natural shape is known worldwide. (Read & Think 2)

It is listed for its cultural heritage. (Read & Think 2)

Nature is not well preserved in the area.

Scene 2 Why are the Blue Mountain listed as a World Heritage site. 受動態(受け身)の疑問文

Mt. Fuji was listed as a cultural heritage site in 2013.  

→ 疑問文 Was Mt. Fuji listed as a natural heritage site in 2013?  Yes, it was. / No, it wasn’t. 

Examples from the textbook

Were they listed as a natural heritage site?  Yes, they were.

Why are they called “blue”?

Is that place used for concerts?  yes, it is.

Was this T-shirt made in Australia?  Yes, it was.

Were kiwi birds found in Australia?  No, they weren’t.

Why is Mt. Fuji listed for its cultural heritage? (Read & Think 2)

Read & Think 1  Are people in Venice happy that many people visit the city?

Grammar 受動態(受け身)

 彼のクラスメートは浩太が好きです。     浩太は彼のクラスメートに(よって)好かれています。

His classmates likes Kota.  → Kota is liked by his classmates.
  主語       動詞 目的語                   主語  be +過去分詞 +by       目的語

Examples from the textbook

Its many islands are connected by canals and bridges.

The city is visited by too many tourists.

The ground is damaged by the waves.

Mt Fuji is loved by Japanese people.

Kyoto is visited by many foreign tourists.

Kinkaku-ji Temple was built by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu.

Read & Think 2  Is Mt. Fiji a natural or cultural  heritage site?

Grammar 受動態(受け身)  助動詞+be+過去分詞

Mt. Fuji can be seen from above while on a flight.

Examples from the textbook

Mt. Fuji can be seen from different angles.

We hope it will be enjoyed by people forever.

Mt. Fuji can be seen in many ukiyo-e prints.

The natural beauty of Mt. Fuji must be preserved forever.

These pictures will be seen by many people.

Important words &  Phrases

for one thing 第一の理由として

for another もうひとつの理由として