课件26张PPT。Reading Lost civilizationsUnit 3 Back to the pastLead–in:Do you know some buildings that could
represent ancient civilizations in China
or throughout the world ? The Great WallThe Terracotta
Warriors
(兵马俑)Potala PalaceThe Old Town
of Lijiang The Taj Mahal
(泰姬陵) The Hanging
Gardens
(空中花园)Roman
Coliseum
(古罗马角斗场) PyramidsWe call the ancient buildings, cultures
and countries that no longer existed
“Lost civilizations”.They are all ancient civilizations, which
reflect the ______ and ______ of ancient
people. Some of them are still existing now,
while some of them were______.wisdomcreativitylostSo what's the meaning of “Lost civilizations”?PompeiiLoulanRead Day 1 and find out what two civilizations we’re going to talk about.ActivityWatch the video and then try to find out the cause of Pompeii's disappearance.The explosion of the volcano
Vesuvius near the Roman
city of Pompeii.Reading strategy: reading diary entriesWhen you are reading diary entries recording someone’s travels, you should look for:
⑴
⑵
⑶dates and place namesfacts and historical informationpersonal feelings and opinionsFast reading:We are in ItalyHow unfortunate!We attended a lecture
about Pompeii Feel luckyI saw the ancient Roman
city of Pompeii The discovery of Loulan
and its present situation So excited to
be here!We arrived in LoulanHow amazing!What a pity!Match the time with the correct event8th century BC
In 89 BC
On 24th Aug.
AD 79
18th century
in 1860
Mount Vesuvius erupted.
It was founded.
It was put under government protection.
It was discovered by a farmer.
The Romans took over Pompeii. 1. What were the stepping stones along the road in Pompeii used for? With the stones, people did not have to step in the mud on rainy days.
2. What did the author see in Pompeii? She saw several houses which were decorated with wall paintings and people who had been buried alive.Careful ReadingIt existed as a busy and wealthy commercial city.It was gradually covered over by sandstorms.It was discovered by the European explorer Sven Hedin. 2000 years agofrom AD 200
to AD 400Around 1900TimeEvent Why was Loulan an important city about 2,000 years ago? Because it was a stopping point on the famous Silk Road between the East and the West.
With the development of tourism, people
are becoming more and more interested in lost civilizations. Supposing you were a guide, can you make a booklet(小册子) to introduce Pompeii or Loulan?While writing, you should pay attention to the following questions:
1.When was the city founded?
2.Where was the city located?
3.What is the historical information involved in the city?
4.What can you see in the city?
5.How did the city get lost?Can you compare Pompeii with Loulan and try to find out some similarities and differences between them?Group discussion
Is it useful for people to study things from the past? Why or why not?
Further-thinkingHomework:1. Finish the reading part on your text book;
2. Talk about Pompeii or Loulan you learned today with your parents or friends.Thank you!Streets with stepping stones and pavementsWith the stones, people did not have to step in the mud on rainy days.People were buried alive. They are kept exactly as they were 2,000 years ago.Sven Hedin