牛津高中英语-模块3-module3-unit3-reading-Lost-civilization

6. Who discovered the ruins of Loulan Kingdom first? What did he find?
Sven Hedin, the European explorer. He discovered the ruins of buildings buried beneath the sand, together with a lot of treasures, including …
knew some information from an archaeologist, Professor Zhang
1. When was the city Pompeii founded? It was founded in the 8th century BC.
2. What happened to Pompeii in August AD 79? The Mountain erupted and lava, ash and rocks poured out of it onto the surrounding countryside. Many people in Pompeii were buried alive, and so was the city.
1. What is one main similarit
2. Both of them became lost civilizations long ago.
3. 2. What was Loulan buried beneath? 4. It was buried beneath the sand.
—— the lost civilization of ancient China
1. When was it founded? About 2,000 years ago. 2. What kind of city was it? A busy and wealthy commercial city. 3. Who is Professor Zhang? An archaeologist from the local cultural institute.
knew some information from an archaeologist, Professor Zhang
Find the historical information about Pompeii.
It was founded. It was taken over by the Romans. The volcano erupted.
It was discovered.
The area was put under government protection
streets with stepping stones
houses decorated with wall paintings
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Now, enjoy some more pictures
Pompeii--- the grief of prosperity
Loulan--- the beautiful ghost of Luobupo
Pompeii
Loulan
•Where are the places in the pictures? •What have you known about them?
It was discovered by an European explorer.
Fill in the blanks with proper words.
Both Pompeii in ___I_ta_l_y__and Loulan in China became _l_o_s_t c_iv_i_li_z_a_ti_o_nsabout 2000 years ago. Pompeii was _fo_u_n__d_e_d_ in the 8th century BC and was _t_a_k_en_ ___o_v_e_r_ by the Romans in 89BC. On 24th Aug. AD79, the mountain __e_ru_p__te_d__ and the city were __b_u_r_ie_d_ ___a_l_i_v_e___. Loulan was a _st_o_p_p_i_n_g__ __p_o_i_n_t___ on the Silk Road. It disappeared under the __s_a_n_d___. There are just a few __r_u_i_n_s___ left. Some _t_r_e_a_su__re_s_, such as coins and painted pots, was found.
3. How was the buried city discovered? It was discovered in the 18th century when a farmer discovered a stone with writing on it. People started to dig in the area for treasure, which caused much damage. Thus in 1860, the was put under the government protection so it could be preserved and studied.
The Great Wall, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, the Thirteen Tombs of the Ming Dynasty and so on.
2. What does the title Lost Civilizations mean? It means ancient buildings, cultures and countries that no longer existed.
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in Italy went to a lecture about Pompeii
saw the ancient city of Pompeii
arrived in Loulan
the ruins of Loulan
the remains of buildings
Find the historical information about Loulan.
It existed as a commercial city.
It was covered over gradually by sand storms.
牛津高中英语-模块3-module3unit3-reading-Lost-civilizations
The Statue of Zeus
The Hanging Gardens—the Lost Paradise
Taj Mahal (India)
Potala Palace
1. Can you name some buildings that could represent ancient civilizations in China?
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in Italy went to a lecture about Pompeii
saw the ancient city of Pompeii
arrived in Loulan
谢谢！
4. What were the stepping stones along the road in Pompeii used for? With the stones, people did not have to step in the mud in the streets on rainy days.
5. 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.
7. According to the last sentence, how did the author feel about the loss of Loulan? She felt that it was a pity!
the Silk Road
a small, wealthy commercial city
— a stopping point on the famous Silk Road
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1. How was Loulan discovered? 100 years ago, the Swedish explorer Sven Hedin discovered the ruins of it as well as a lot of treasures.
2. What can you see about the city now? The city walls, palaces, temples, workshops and towers; an ancient water system that ran through the middle of the city.