1、Unit 4 Protecting our heritage sitesExtended readingFollowing the Silk RoadReading for main ideas and structure The Chang an-Tianshan Corridor made history as the first successful multinational World Heritage application. Para 1Para 2Para 3Para 4Para 6Para 5The Silk Road covered vast distances and a
2、n astonishing variety of landscapes.Zhang Qian helped the corridor take shape and strengthen their relationship with the West.The Silk Road was alive with the increase of trade exchange.The network also served as a bridge for cultural exchange.The Silk Road contributed to the expansion of trade and
3、cultural exchanges.The overall introductionThe geographyThe historyThe trade and cultural exchangeThe significanceReadingFollowing the Silk RoadPara. 1: The overall introductionPara. 2: The geographyPara. 3: The historyParas. 45: The trade and cultural exchangePara. 6: The significanceCovering vast
4、distances and an astonishing variety of landscapes, the Silk Road was a network of ancient trade routes that extended from East Asia all the way to the Mediterranean.A key section of the extensive Silk Road network is the Changan-Tianshan Corridor（走廊，地带）,which stretches over a distance of around 5,0
5、00 kilometres through China,Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan,covering a total of 8,700 kilometres of trade routes.The three countries jointly pursued（追求，致力于） an application for UNESCO World Heritage status.They submitted（提交） the proposal which contained detailed researchon the 33 sites along the corridor（走
6、廊，地带.This made history in its own way as the first successful multinational World Heritage application-and it seems to be only the beginning of the road for the Silk Road,as other countries are also planning World Heritage applications for other sections of the network.Covering vast distances and an
7、 astonishing variety of landscapes, the Silk Road was a network of ancient trade routes that extended from East Asia all the way to the Mediterranean.A key section of the extensive Silk Road network is the Changan-Tianshan Corridor（走廊，地带）,which stretches over a distance of around 5,000 kilometres th
8、rough China,Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan,covering a total of 8,700 kilometres of trade routes.The three countries jointly pursued（追求，致力于） an application for UNESCO World Heritage status.They submitted（提交） the proposal which contained detailed researchon the 33 sites along the corridor（走廊，地带.This made h
9、istory in its own way as the first successful multinational World Heritage application-and it seems to be only the beginning of the road for the Silk Road,as other countries are also planning World Heritage applications for other sections of the network.The starting point of the corridor and the ent
10、ire Silk Road network is Changan (present-day Xian), in Shaanxi Province of north-west China.It was famous as the capital of the Han and Tang Dynasties. Further west on the Silk Road,the geography gradually changes from wild deserts to high,snow-capped mountains to vast grasslands as the routes pass
11、 through the splendid Tianshan Mountains and emerge（出现） in the rolling valleys of Central Asia. Although the Changan- Tianshan Corridor ends here, the network continues westwards until it reaches the Mediterranean.The starting point of the corridor and the entire Silk Road network is Changan (presen
12、t-day Xian), in Shaanxi Province of north-west China.It was famous as the capital of the Han and Tang Dynasties. Further west on the Silk Road,the geography gradually changes from wild deserts to high,snow-capped mountains to vast grasslands as the routes pass through the splendid Tianshan Mountains
13、 and emerge（出现） in the rolling valleys of Central Asia. Although the Changan- Tianshan Corridor ends here, the network continues westwards until it reaches the Mediterranean. The Silk Road began to develop in the 2nd century BCE.Assigned（指定，指派） by the emperor, the ambassador Zhang Qian journeyed fro
14、m Changan to Central Asia,seeking to build bridges between the Han Dynasty and the Western Regions.Following Zhangs efforts,trade routes took shape（成形） and relationships were strengthened between the major powers of the time,with the routes network reaching as far as the Roman Empire. The network ex
15、panded gradually,playing an important role in world history between the 6th and 14th centuries,and remained in use until the 16th century. The Silk Road began to develop in the 2nd century BCE.Assigned（指定，指派） by the emperor, the ambassador Zhang Qian journeyed from Changan to Central Asia,seeking to
16、 build bridges between the Han Dynasty and the Western Regions.Following Zhangs efforts,trade routes took shape（成形） and relationships were strengthened between the major powers of the time,with the routes network reaching as far as the Roman Empire. The network expanded gradually,playing an importan
17、t role in world history between the 6th and 14th centuries,and remained in use until the 16th century. At the initial stage of the Silk Road development, silk was the main item in the trade list thanks to its light weight and high value. At its peak, many other items were contributed to the marketpl
18、ace of goods.The routes were alive with strings of camels carrying loads of goods and traders selling everything imaginable. Chinas exports included silk,china and tea, while horses,wool（羊织物）, cotton （棉花）and grapes were all imported over vast distances along the network. At the initial stage of the
19、Silk Road development, silk was the main item in the trade list thanks to its light weight and high value. At its peak, many other items were contributed to the marketplace of goods.The routes were alive with strings of camels carrying loads of goods and traders selling everything imaginable. Chinas
20、 exports included silk,china and tea, while horses,wool（羊织物）, cotton （棉花）and grapes were all imported over vast distances along the network. In addition to trade exchange, the network served as a bridge for cultural exchange which shaped the evolution of science,art,technology and many other areas i
21、n societies along the network.Astronomy and mathematics were introduced to China from India and Arabia; in Gansu Province,the Mogao Caves,home to some of the finest examples of Buddhist（佛教的） art, reflected the eastward spread of Buddhism from India;important Chinese inventions such as papermaking an
22、d printing were first brought to the West through the network. In addition to trade exchange, the network served as a bridge for cultural exchange which shaped the evolution of science,art,technology and many other areas in societies along the network.Astronomy and mathematics were introduced to Chi
23、na from India and Arabia; in Gansu Province,the Mogao Caves,home to some of the finest examples of Buddhist（佛教的） art, reflected the eastward spread of Buddhism from India;important Chinese inventions such as papermaking and printing were first brought to the West through the network. All of these ac
24、tivities contributed to a great age of expansion（扩展，扩大） as trade and cultural exchanges gave people access to new goods,knowledge and ideas. These amazingly long routes connected Eastern and Western civilizations, which achieved a shared development.In the modern age, through the Belt and Road Initi
25、ative（倡议，新方案）,the Silk Road is once again connecting the countries along the ancient trade routes and promoting the exchanges of different civilizations. The addition of the Changan-Tianshan Corridor to the UNESCO World Heritage List is a milestone in recognition of the Silk Road as a crucial part o
26、f humanitys common heritage. All of these activities contributed to a great age of expansion（扩展，扩大） as trade and cultural exchanges gave people access to new goods,knowledge and ideas. These amazingly long routes connected Eastern and Western civilizations, which achieved a shared development.In the
27、 modern age, through the Belt and Road Initiative（倡议，新方案）,the Silk Road is once again connecting the countries along the ancient trade routes and promoting the exchanges of different civilizations. The addition of the Changan-Tianshan Corridor to the UNESCO World Heritage List is a milestone in reco
28、gnition of the Silk Road as a crucial part of humanitys common heritage.Reading(1) Introduce the astonishing variety of landscapes based on Paragraph 2.(2) Find the reason why the emperor assigned Zhang Qian to the journey to Central Asia.(3) Work in pairs to draw a mind map to show the contribution
29、s of the Silk Road to the economy and culture. 2. Read the article again and finish the following tasks.1. Appreciate the title and answer the questions. (1) What is likely to be the main transportation along the Silk Road? The main means of transportation along the Silk Road is the camel.(2) How wa
30、s journey along the Silk Road? It must be very hard because of poor transportation, long distances, various landforms like deserts, grasslands, high and snow-capped mountains and valleys.Appreciation2. Can you make a list of the words that appear many times between the lines in the whole passage?App
31、reciationAppreciation The Silk Road Economic Belt initiative.3. Whats the modern version of the Silk Road?Shared CulturesShared HeritageShared ResponsibilityThe Silk Road Economic Belt initiative has assisted many countries in developing transport infrastructure. For example, in Kenya, China helped
32、build the countrys Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). This development is one of the most significant projects in Kenya since it became independent in 1963. The SGR facilitates local industries, as well as trade between Africa and China.Appreciation4. The Silk Road Economic Belt initiative was first brou
33、ght up in 2013. What impact is the initiative having on the countries along the Silk Road?Energy is another way the initiative has impacted countries along its path. A hydropower station project in Pakistan was approved and operated by a Chinese company. After its completion, it will generate enough
34、 electric power to provide for the Pakistani peoples daily use and also assist in the nations economic development.AppreciationThe initiative also promotes trade between the countries on its routes. For example, Kazakhstan, a landlocked country, struggles to grow vegetables because of its very cold
35、weather. The Belt helps enhance cooperation between Kazakhstan and the north-western Chinese Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. They are thus able to do more cross-border trade in vegetables than before. The trade between the two countries not only provides the Kazakhs with their basic needs, but also generates mutual economic benefits for both the countries.Appreciation
