The King of StonehengeReading Stone Age(10,000-2,000BC)Bronze Age(2,000-250BC) Han DynastyTang Dynasty(Woven silk)(Tri-colored glazed pottery) Warming upWhich period does each of the following belong to?The Banpo Ruins The Ruins of Hemudu The Ruins of Yanshi ErlitouFuhao Tomb in the Yin Dynasty Ruins Mawangdui Tombs The Ruins of Chang’an CityTwo Tombs of the Southern Tang DynastyTombs of Princess Yongtai Tomb of Emperor QinTerra-cotta warriors Tomb of Chengjisihan Tombs of Qing Emperors Pre-reading:Discussion:1. Describe the kinds of objects kings and emperors in China were buried with.2. Why were dead kings given these objects upon their death?Weapons,tools, clothing, money, daily articles,jade, silk, pottery etc.To show their power and wealth; To use these things in their life after death. ScanningWhich objects were found in the grave of the King of Stonehenge?Tools and a pinCopper knivesA cushion stoneGold earringsBow and arrowsTwo potsWristguards Careful Reading:I. T/F1. When the King of Stonehenge died, he was about 50 years old.2. From tests on his teeth, it is certain that he spent his childhood in England.3. The most amazing find was two gold earrings.4. Stonehenge was begun around 2,300BC.5. In terms of technical development, people were going from the Bronze Age to the Stone Age at that time.6. It has been proved that the copper knives came from Spain and Western France.FFTTF II. Try to draw a simple map of the King Stonehenge’s tomb. How was he buried?Where was each article placed?… III. Discussion:Why is the discovery of the King of Stonehenge important?1.2.3. Post readingI.Ex.1 of P76;II. Ex.2 of P77;III. Discussion: Archaeologists have always been working at discovering old things, while all countries around the world also pay a lot attention to the protection of relic ruins. Do you think it necessary to do so? Why (not)? Homework:1. Read through the text for at least 3 times.2. Find out useful expressions in it.3. Finish Reading part of Ex. Book B .
