1、Unit 4 Protecting our heritage sitesExtended reading1)How does the author mainly develop the second paragraph?A.Time order.B.Spatial order.C.Logical reasoning.D.Comparison and contrastReading for the main idea 2)What is the best subtitle of Para.3?A.Origin of the Silk RoadB.Trade routes in the westC
2、.Connected with Roman empireD.Zhang Qian,the ambassador from Han Reading for the main idea 1)Which is true of the Silk Road?A.It covered a distance of 13,700 kilometers in total.B.Only China applied for its World Heritage status.C.It prides itself covering 8,700 kilometers in China.D.It started from
3、 Changan and ended in MediterraneanReading for the details 2)Which exchanged goods item is not mentioned in the article?A.Tea.B.Horse.C.Cotton.D.Book.Reading for the details Condensed text Watch the micro-lessonHow to write a summary Ideas to help write a summary of the silk road The overall introdu
4、ction The geography The history The trade and cultural exchanges The significanceSummary of the Silk RoadThe Silk Road,which extended from East Asia to the Mediterranean,was a network of ancient trade routes.The 5,000-kilometre Changan-Tianshan Corridor is a key section of this network.The Silk Road
5、 passes through deserts,mountains,grasslands and valleys on its way westwards.In the 2nd century BCE,in the Han Dynasty,the Changan-Tianshan Corridor began to develop.The network remained in use until the 16th century,after experiencing a gradual expansion between the 6th and 14th centuries.Summary
6、of the Silk RoadAt first,silk was the main item exported by China on the Silk Road,and then exports gradually included china and tea.Horses,wool,cotton and grapes were imported along the network.The network also served as a bridge for cultural exchange.Astronomy and mathematics were introduced to Ch
7、ina,and so was Buddhism.Important Chinese inventions reached the West through the network.Through these routes,Eastern and Western civilizations were connected.Today,such exchanges are continuing with the Belt and Road Initiative.Overall,the Silk Road is a crucial part of humanitys common heritage.S
8、ummary of the Silk RoadThe Silk Road Economic Belt initiative has assisted many countries in developing transport infrastructure.For example,in Kenya,China helped build the countrys Standard Gauge Railway(SGR).This development is one of the most significant projects in Kenya since it became independ
9、ent in 1963.The SGR facilitates local industries,as well as trade between Africa and China.BP54 DiscussionSampleEnergy 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 w
10、ill generate enough electric power to provide for the Pakistani peoples daily use and also assist in the nations economic development.Summary of the Silk RoadSampleThe initiative also promotes trade between the countries on its routes.For example,Kazakhstan,a landlocked country,struggles to grow veg
11、etables because of its very cold 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 Xinjiang and Kazakhstan not only provides the Kaz
12、akhs with their basic needs,but also generates mutual economic benefits for both the countries.Summary of the Silk RoadDefinitions1)v.follow to catch or kill;chase2)v.be occupied or busy with;go on withVocabulary web pursue a career(goal)1.pursue Core vocabularyDefinitions1)v.accept the control,supe
13、rior strength,etc.2)v.give sth.so that it may be considered,decided on,etc.Vocabulary websubmit v.submission n.submit sth.to sb.;submit an application 2.submit Core vocabularyDefinitions1)e out or up2)e into view3)v.become knownVocabulary webemerge v.emergent adj.emergence n.see:emergency 3.emerge C
14、ore vocabularyDefinitions1)v.give sth.to sb.as a share of work to be done or of things to be used2)v.name sb.for a task or position;appoint sb.3)v.name or fixVocabulary webassign v.assignable adj.assignment n.4.assign Core vocabularyDefinitionsn.action of expanding;state of being expanded Vocabulary
15、 webexpand v.expansion n.expansionism n.expansionist n.5.expansionCore vocabularyDefinitions1)n.action taken to resolve a difficulty2)n.capacity to see what needs to be done and try to do it3)adj.beginning or original Vocabulary webon ones own initiative,take the initiative6.initiativeCore vocabular
16、yFill in the blanks with proper words or the proper form of the given words.1.In the absence of my commanding officer,I acted _ my own initiative.2.The teacher usually _(assign)a different task to each of the children.3.Make sure your claims for expenses _(submit)by the end of the month.Core vocabul
17、aryonassigns/assignedare submitted/will be submittedFill in the blanks with proper words or the proper form of the given words.4.After university she was still undecided as to what career she wanted _(pursue).5.If a new leader _(emerge),it would then be for the Queen to invite him to form a governme
18、nt.6.The universities _(expand)in the past five years,thus allowing many more people the chance of higher education.Core vocabularyto pursue emergedhave expandedUnderstand complex sentences1.Covering vast distances and an astonishing variety of landscapes,the Silk Road was a network of ancient trade
19、 routes that extended from East Asia all the way to the Mediterranean._present participle phrase used as adverbial.main body“that”guides an attributive clause_Understand complex sentences2.A key section of the extensive Silk Road network is the Changan-Tianshan corridor,which stretches over a distan
20、ce of around 5,000 kilometers of trade routes._main body“which”guides a non-restrictive attributive clause_Understand complex sentences3.Following Zhangs efforts,trade routes took shape and relationships were strengthened between the major powers of the time,with the routes network reaching as far a
21、s the Roman Empire._present participle used as adverbialprepositional phrases used as adverbialmain body“and”connecting two compound sentences_Understand complex sentences4.Astronomy and mathematics were introduced to China from India and Arabia;in Gansu Province,the Mogao Caves,home to some of the
22、finest examples of Buddhist 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.Clause 1Clause 1Clause 3Clause 3Clause 2Clause 21.Watch the micro lesson:Describing a place(Optional)2
23、.Preview the project in this unit,discuss and determine a heritage site to research.(Better a UNESCO heritage site,but a familiar heritage site is also acceptable)3.Finish in the workbook.1)What does the beauty of the Lingen Palace lie in?Answer The beauty of the Lingen Palace lies in its simple des
24、ign,painted ceiling,floor covered with“gold”bricks and decorations made of a precious type of wood native to China.3.Finish B1P78 in the workbook.2)Why does the author think that the tombs are important?Answer:The author thinks the tombs are important because they are extraordinary cultural remains,
25、and also because several important emperors and their families were buried there.The Acropolisa symbol of ancient GreeceAncient Greece is the cradle of Western civilization,and the Acropolis perhaps the most famous of all landmarks from that era.Widely regarded as the symbol of ancient Greek culture
26、,the Acropolis is one of the most outstanding and complete ancient architectural complexes that still exist today.The Greek government appointed a committee in 1975 to undertake a complete restoration of the Acropolis and it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.B2P79 in the workbookThe
27、Acropolis is a large flat rock in the centre of Athens,rising up high above the city.Since it is easy to defend,it was used as a fort from the 13th century BCE onwards.In the 5th century BCE,the greatest Greek architects and artists of the time began building temples on the rock.They used marble,a t
28、ype of very smooth,strong stone.B2P79 in the workbookHowever,marble does not last forever.The stone can be worn down by natural forces,and human activities are also a main cause of damage.Firstly,since it served as a fort,the Acropolis suffered damage in countless wars.Secondly,millions of traveller
29、s who visit each year have also harmed the buildings,simply because so many people walk through them.Finally,Athens has some of the most polluted air in the world,and acid rain is gradually wearing down the marble of the Acropolis.B2P79 in the workbookThe Acropolis is a gift to future generations.It has stood the test of time and will continue to serve as a reminder of the rich history of Greece.B2P79 in the workbook
