牛津高中英语 模块3 module3 unit3 reading Lost civilizations

The Statue of Zeus The Hanging Gardensthe Lost Paradise Taj Mahal (India) Potala Palace 1. Can you name some buildings that could represent ancient civilizations in China?2. What does the title Lost Civilizations mean?The Great Wall, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, the Thirteen Tombs of the Ming Dynasty and so on.It means ancient buildings, cultures and countries that no longer existed. Now, enjoy some more pictures Pompeii- the grief of prosperity Loulan- the beautiful ghost of Luobupo Where are the places in the pictures?What have you known about them?Pompeii Loulan 1. What is one main similarity between Pompeii and Loulan? Both of them became lost civilizations long ago.2. What was Loulan buried beneath? It was buried beneath the sand. Date Arrangements/PlansDay1-15th JulyDay2-16th JulyDay3-17th JulyDay10-24th JulyDay11-25th July in Italywent to a lecture about Pompeiisaw the ancient city of Pompeiiarrived in Loulanknew 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. 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. 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. 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 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! Date Arrangements/PlansDay1-15th JulyDay2-16th JulyDay3-17th JulyDay10-24th JulyDay11-25th July in Italywent to a lecture about Pompeiisaw the ancient city of Pompeiiarrived in Loulanknew some information from an archaeologist, Professor Zhang Find the historical information about Pompeii.Time Eventsin the 8th centuryin 89 BCon 24th Aug. AD 79in the 18 th centuryin 1860 It was founded.It was taken over by the Romans.The volcano erupted.The area was put under government protectionIt was discovered. streets with stepping stones houses decorated with wall paintings Day10-24th July an ancient water system that ran through the middle of the city. the ruins of Loulan the remains of buildings 2000 years agofrom AD 200 to AD 500100 years ago It existed as a commercial city.It was covered over gradually by sand storms.It was discovered by an European explorer. Find the historical information about Loulan. Both Pompeii in _and Loulan in China became _ _ about 2000 years ago. Pompeii was _ in the 8th century BC and was _ _ by the Romans in 89BC. On 24th Aug. AD79, the mountain _ and the city were _ _. Loulan was a _ _ on the Silk Road. It disappeared under the _. There are just a few _ left. Some _, such as coins and painted pots, was found.Fill in the blanks with proper words.Italy lost civilizationsfoundedtaken over eruptedburied alivestopping point sandruins treasures