Back to the pastBack to the pastUnit3Unit3Lead–in:Lead–in:Do you know some buildings that could represent ancient civilizations in China or throughout the world ? The Great WallThe Great WallThe Terracotta The Terracotta WarriorsWarriorsLet’s enjoy some pictures!Potala PalacePotala PalaceThe Old Town The Old Town of Lijiang of Lijiang The Taj MahalThe Taj Mahal The Hanging The Hanging GardensGardensRoman Roman ColiseumColiseum（古罗马角斗场）（古罗马角斗场） PyramidsPyramidsWhat are the similarities and differences among these places? Can you use some words to describe them?SimilaritiesSimilaritiesmagnificentwell-designedancient famousdistantmysteriousattractiveSome of them are still existing now, but the others are nowhere to be seen.So we call the ancient buildings, cultures and countries that no longer existed“Lost civilizations”.DifferenceDifferenceWhat is the text made up of? 5 diary entriesHave a quick look at the text and Have a quick look at the text and answer:answer: Skimming: Choose the correct main idea for each part.Diary 1 A . a lecture about Pompeii and the volcanoDiary 2 B. a visit to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii cityDiary3 C. general information about LoulanDiary 4 D. the purpose and destination of the trip Diary 5 E. the discovery of the Loulan kingdom What should we pay attention to when we are reading diaries?When you are reading diary entries recording someone’s travels, you should look for: ⑴⑵⑶dates and place namesfacts and historical informationpersonal feelings and opinionsReading strategy:Reading strategy:placetimeevevtPompeiiin the 8th century BCin 89 BCon 24th Aug. AD 79in 1860It was founded.It was taken over by the Romans.The volcano erupted. It was put under government protection.Fi...
