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Task 2 Read the diary entries Day 10 and Day 11, and finish the exercises about Loulan.
Task 2
Place
Loulan
Time
2000 years ago
Event
It existed as a commercial city. It was covered over gradually by sand storms. It was discovered
Similarities
famous
distant
Difference
Some of them still exist now, but others are nowhere to be seen.
So we call the ancient buildings, cultures and countries that no longer exist “Lost civilizations”.
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Find the words to show the writer’s feelings. Lucky Excited/Amazed
Welcome!
The Great Wall
The Potala Palace
The Taj Mahal
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Pompii
Similarities and differences
attractive
well-designed
magnificent
mysterious
ancient
Step 3
Careful reading
Task 1 Read the diary entries Day 2 and Day 3, and finish the exercises about Pompeii.
Task 1
Place
Pompeii
Time
in the 8th century in 89 BC
3. Why was Loulan an important city about 2,000 years ago?
A.Because it was a stopping point on the famous Silk Road between the East and the West. B. Because it was once a very big, rich commercial city with lots of treasures. C. Because there was an ancient water system that ran through the middle of the city. D. Because people have discovered many palaces, temples, workshops and towers in the remains of the city.
2. Why do many people think Loulan disappeared?
It was gradually covered over by sandstorms from AD 200 to AD 400.
Step 4 Further understanding
Task 1 Multiple choice
2. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A.Both of the two cities are lost civilizations about 2,000 years ago. B. Both of the two cities were discovered by local people. C. Pompeii was destroyed by a volcano while Loulan was gradually covered over by sandstorms. D. Pompeii was in Italy while Loulan was in China.
Summary Filling the blanks I was so excited to be picked to be on the trip. I have been to________ Pompeii in Italy and am now in China visiting Loulan. Both places were importantcommercial __________ cities about 2,000 years ago. They both disappeared and civilizations Pompeii was destroyed by became lost __________. a _______. volcano It _______ erupted and covered Pompeii with ash. Loulan disappeared under the sand ____. No one is quite sure why. There are just a few ruins ____ left. Some _______, such as coins and painted pots, was found, treasure and recently some tombs. I am becoming very interested in ancient civilizations. Maybe I shall become an ____________ one day. archaeologist
1. What happened soon after the ruins of Pompeii was found? A. It was well protected by the local government.
B. It was dug by the Italian archaeologist Giuseppe. C. It was badly damaged by people digging in the area for treasure. D. The bodies of people buried were stolen.
Task 2
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)?
Event It was founded.
Pompeii
on 24th Aug. 79 AD
in 1860
It was taken over by the Romans. A volcano erupted. It was put under government…
1.What happened to Pompeii in August AD 79? A volcano erupted and lava, ash and rocks poured out of it onto the surrounding countryside. All the people in Pompeii were buried alive, and so was the city. 2. How was the buried city discovered? It was in the 18th century that a farmer found some stone with writing on it . People began to dig in area for treasure. 3. What were the stepping stones along the road in Pompeii used for? With these stones, people did not have to step in the mud in the streets on rain days.
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Lost Civilizations
Remind: What is the meaning of Lost civilizations? Lost civilizations mean ancient buildings, cultures and countries that no longer exist.
4. The purpose of writing this message is _____.
A. to show how happy the writer was to have a chance to visit the sites. B. to arouse people’s sense of protecting civilizations. C. to compare the civilizations of Pompei and Loulan. D. to tell us how Pompeii and Loulan were destroyed.
1 I feel lucky to have won a
place on this trip. 2 This morning we went to a lecture about Pompeii. 3 Unfortunately, all the people
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were buried alive, and so was
Loulan
from AD 200 to AD 400 about the year 1900
1.Who found the lost Loulan?
The Swedish explorer Sven Hedin discovered the ruins of the Loulan Kingdom.
the city ! 4 How amazing !
5 When I walked around the city, I saw streets just as they had been.
6 I am so excited to be here! 7 Sven found the remains of building buried under the sand. 8 What a pity!
Scanning : Answer some questions
1. Where are Pompii and Loulan? Pompii is in Italy and Loulan is in China. 2. What is one main similarity between Pompeii and Loulan? Both of them became lost civilizations about 2,000 years ago. 3. Who is Professor Zhang? An archaeologist from the local cultural institute.
Pompeii
Loulan
Reading strategy:
When you are reading diary entries recording someone’s travels, you should look for: ⑴ Dates and place names
⑵ Facts and historical information ⑶ Personal feelings and opinions