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1、Unit 3 Back to the pastWelcome to the unitPyramidsThe Statue of ZeusThe seven wonders of the world The Hanging GardensThe Temple of Artemis at EphesusThe Colossus of RhodesThe Lighthouse of Alexandria The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus KingZeus is the supreme god of ancient Greece mythology. The Statue

2、of Zeus, sculpted by a great Greek artist in about 435 BC, was once located on the western coast of Greece. It was a seated figure of Zeus, holding his eagle-topped staff in his left hand and the figure of Nike (victory) in his right hand.The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal on the bank

3、s of the river Yamuna as a tomb for his wife. It was built in 22 years (1631 to 1653) by 20,000 workmen. The building is made of white marble . A beautiful garden surrounds the Taj Mahal. In front of the main entrance to the building there is Taj Mahal in the reflection from the water. King Nebuchad

4、nezzar of Babylon(605-562 BC) built the Hanging Gardens to cheer up his wife who missed the flowers and trees of her homeland. The garden got its name because it was built entirely on the roof of the building ,which was surrounded by trees. This gave the impression that it was hanging in the sky. Po

5、tala Palace is located on “Red Hill” in Lhasa. It was originally built in the 640s, during the reign of King Songtsan Gampo. The 13-story palace stands 117 meters high and covers an area of 130,000 square meters. It is divided into two sections, the Red Palace and the White Palace. It was used as th

6、e residence of the Dalai Lamas since the 7th century, as well as the religious and political centre of old Tibet.Discussion1 What do you think of the structures you saw just now?2 Do you think it is important to protect cultural heritage ? Why or why not? Do you have any suggestions on how to protec

7、t it?Reading Lost civilizationsUnit 3 Back to the pastWhere are the places in the pictures?What have you known about them?What else do you want to know about them?PompeiiLoulan1. What country is the author from?2. What is one main similarity between Pompeii and Loulan?3. Who was made director of the

8、 Pompeii dig in 1860?4. Who is Professor Zhang?Canada.Both of them became lost civilization about 2,000 years ago.The Italian archaeologist Giuseppe Fiorelli.An archaeologist from the local cultural institute. A Read the diary entries quickly and answer these questions.C1 How well did you understand

9、 the details in the diary? Read it again carefully and answer the following questions.What happened to Pompeii in August AD 79?2. How was the buried city discovered?Mount Vesuvius erupted and lava, ash and rocks poured out of it onto the surrounding countryside. All the people in Pompeii were buried

10、 alive, and so was the city.It was discovered in the 18th century when a farmerfound some stone with writing on it. People started to dig in the area for treasure, which caused much damage. So in 1860, the Italian archaeologist Giuseppe Fiorelli was made director of the Pompeii dig.3. What were the

11、stepping stones along the road in Pompeii used for?4. Why was Loulan an important city about 2,000 years ago?5. How do many people think Loulan disappeared?6. According to the last sentence, how did the author feel about the loss of Loulan?With the stones, people did not have to step in the mud in t

12、he streets on rainy days.Because it was a stopping point on the famous Silk Road between the East and the WestIt was gradually covered over by sandstorms from AD 200 to AD 500.She felt that it was a pity! 1 I feel lucky to have won a place on this trip.2 This morning we went to a lecture about Pompe

13、ii.3 Unfortunately, all the people were buried alive, and so was the city !4 How amazing !C2 The writers of diaries often record feelings or opinions (emotions) as well as what they have done(actions). Do the sentences below express emotions(E) or actions(A)? E / AE / AE / AE / A5 People started to

14、dig in the area for treasure.When I walked around the city, I saw streets just as they had been.I am so excited to be here!8 Sven found the remains of building buried under the sand.E / AE / AE / AE / A1 the city 2 which 3 there 4 it 5 thatD2 Find the following words in the text and decide what they

15、 refer to.Pompeiithe fact that people started to dig in the area for treasurenear PompeiiLoulanthe fact that the desert was once a green land with enormous treesReading strategy: reading diary entriesWhen you are reading diary entries recording someones travels, you should look for: dates and place

16、namesfacts and historical informationpersonal feelings and opinionsPompeiitimeeventin the 8th century in 89 BCon 24th Aug. AD 79in 1860Loulan2000 years agofrom AD 200 to AD 500100 years agoIt was founded.It was taken over by the Romans.Mount Vesuvius erupted. Giuseppe Fiorelli was made director of t

17、he Pompeii dig.It existed as a commercial city.It was covered over gradually by sand storms.It was discovered by a Swedish explorer. Find the historical information about Pompeii and Loulan.DiscussionIs it useful for people to study things from the past? Why or why not?Since as long ago as 1553 peop

18、le have said, History repeats itself. What do you think this saying means? Do you agree with it? Why or why not?HomeworkRead the passage carefully and review the new words and phrases.2. Make a summary of the text.Reading Lost civilizationsUnit 3 Back to the pastBoth Pompeii in _and Loulan in China

19、became _ _ about 2000 years ago. Pompeii was _ in the 8th century BC and was _ _ by the Romans in 89BC. On 24th Aug.AD79, Mount Vesuvius _ and the city were _ _. Loulan was a _ _ on the Silk Road. It disappeared under the _. There are just a few _ left. Some _, such as coins and painted pots, was fo

20、und.Fill in the blanks with proper words.Italy IostcivilizationsfoundedtakenovereruptedburiedalivestoppingpointstormruinstreasureGive the English words according to the definitions.（of a volcano）throw out of lava and ash act or speak for a group sadly ，unluckily rich parts of a building that remain

21、after it has been badly damaged or destroyed huge take control of provide space foreruptrepresentunfortunately wealthy ruinsenormoustake overhouseWord study1. representvt.1) act or speak for a groupThe competition attracted over 500 contestants 8 different countries.representingThe President was at

22、the ceremony by the Vice-President.represented2) to be a symbol of Each color on the chart a different department.representsThe rose a different department.represents2. take over: take control ofThe army has the party.The firm has by a large company.When he was ill his son the business.taken overbee

23、n taken overtook over3. unfortunately adv. unluckily, regrettably , he was injured in the first game. ,I wont be able to attend the meeting.Unfortunately Unfortunately unfortunate adj. It was an accident.It is that you missed the meeting.unfortunate unfortunate 4. aliveadj.living, not deadShe was still when she was sent to the hospital.