1、BY zyhB6U4 Extended ReadingBY G.ZFollowing the Silk RoadBY zyhsignificancegeographytrade and cultural exchangehistoryStructurePara. 1: The overall introductionPara. 2Para. 3Para. 4-5Para. 6BY zyhPara. 1How long is the Changan-Tianshan Corridor of the Silk Road?What does the word “This” in line 8 ref
2、er to?Why is this “only the beginning of the road for the Silk Road”?Around 5,000 kilometers, covering 8,700 km of trade routes altogether.“This” refers to the first successful multinational World Heritage application.It means more countries along the Silk Road will follow suit and apply for UNESCO
3、World Heritage status.BY zyhPara. 1From the first paragraph we can infer that _.A. the three countries joint efforts motivated other countries to pursue heritage applicationsB. the Changan-Tianshan Corridor goes through Malaysia， Kazakhstan and KyrgyzstanC. other countries along the Silk Road have s
4、ucceeded in finishing World Heritage applicationsD. the Changan-Tianshan Corridor is a minor section of the extensive Silk Road networkBY zyhPara. 2starting pointwild desertshigh, snow-capped mountains vast grasslandsrolling valleys BY zyhPara. 3Starting time:Pioneer:Purpose:Significance:in the 2nd
5、century BCEZhang Qianto build bridge between the Han Dynasty and the Western Regions.strengthened relationships between the major powers of the time, including the Rome Empire.played an important role in world history between the 6th and 14th centuriesremained in use until the 16th century BY zyhPar
6、a. 4-5What items appeared on the marketplace of goods besides silk?Apart from trade exchange, what other functions did the Silk Road serve? Chinas exports included china and tea, while horses ,wool, cotton and grapes were imported.cultural exchange, shaping the evolution of science, art, technology
7、and many other areas in societies along the Silk Roadto China: Astronomy, mathematics, Buddhist artBuddhismto the West: paper making, printingBY zyhPara. 4-5BY zyhPara. 4-5Which of the following statements is RIGHT?A. At the peak of the Silk Road development，silk was the main item in the trade list.
8、B. Astronomy and mathematics were introduced to China from India and Arabia.C. Chinas exports included silk，china，tea，cotton and grapes.D. The Mogao Caves reflected the westward spread of Buddhism from India.BY zyhPara. 6What does the phrase “a great age of expansion” in line 41 mean?What do you kno
9、w about the Belt and Road Initiative?the physical routes with trade flourishingthe expansion of goods, knowledge and ideasIt is connecting the countries along the ancient trade routes and promoting the exchanges of different civilizations.2013, China to build a trade network connecting Asia with Eur
10、ope and Africa along the ancient trade routes of the Silk Roadto seek common development and prosperitytrade to 5 trillion U.S. dollars and Chinas outward direct investment to over 60 billion U.S. dollars, creating over 200,000 local jobsa crucial part of humanitys common heritageBY zyhPara. 6BY zyh
11、SummaryThe Silk Road, _(cover) vast distances, was a network of ancient trade routes, extending from East Asia to the Mediterranean. A key section of the Silk Road network is the Changan-Tianshan Corridor stretching through China, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Three countries jointly pursued an _(apply
12、) for UNESCO World Heritage status. It was thanks to Zhangs efforts _ trade routes took shape. The Silk Road began to develop in the 2nd century BCE when Zhang Qian travelled from Changan to Central Asia. He _(seek) to build bridges between the major powers of the time, with the routes network reach
13、ing as far as the Roman Empire. coveringthatsoughtapplicationBY zyh_(initial), silk was the main item. Apart from trade exchange, the network served _ a bridge for cultural exchange, _ shaped the evolution of science, art, technology and other areas in societies along the network gradually. For exam
14、ple, the _ (introduce) of astronomy and mathematics from India and Arabia and the spread of papermaking and printing to the West. The Silk Road connected Eastern and Western civilizations, which achieved a _(share) development. In the modern age, through the Belt and Road Initiative, the Silk Road is once again connecting the countries along the ancient trade routes and promoting the exchanges of different _(civilize).SummaryInitiallyaswhichintroductionsharedcivilizationsBY zyhTHE END.
