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Lost Civilizations 21 ST ,March,2018 by 汪 锐

Learn about the importance of preserving ancient civilizations and the measures we can take to protect cultural relics. Explore the lost civilizations of Pompeii and Loulan and understand the emotional impact of their disappearance. Discover how we can create a better future by cherishing and developing our cultural heritage.

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Lost Civilizations 21 ST ,March,2018 by 汪 锐

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  1. Lost Civilizations 21ST,March,2018 by 汪锐

  2. Pre-reading What strikes you most in the video?

  3. Pre-reading Lost civilizationsmeans ancient buildings, cultures and countries that no longer exist.

  4. Ann’s Diary entries

  5. Reading Strategy: reading diary entries • Discuss in pairs about what features are usually included in diary entries. • When you are reading diary entries recording someone’ travels, you should look for: • (1)______________________ • (2) ______________________ • (3) ______________________

  6. Telling the purpose of the trip and two _____________ Day1, 15 July Day2, 16 July Day3, 17 July Day10, 24 July Day11, 25 July destinations Attending a _______ about Pompeii and the volcano eruption. lecture Visiting the ancient city of Pompeii and getting _______ at it. amazed Arriving in_______ , tired but excited. Loulan Introducing the d________ of the buried city – Loulan and feeling ______. iscovery sad Ann’s Diary entries

  7. Day 1 Fast-reading What and where are the two places? Loulan Pompeii China Italy

  8. Pompeii Day 2 and Day 3 volcano

  9. Pompeii Day 2 and Day 3 Fast reading: Read and tell T or F 1. ( ) Pompeii was founded on 24th August AD 79. 2. ( ) The eruption of the volcano which ruined Pompeii lasted 2 days. 3. ( ) Only the city, without its people, was buried. 4.( ) Pompeii was badly damaged by people digging in the area for treasure. buried F F 3 The city as well as F T

  10. Further thinking • “Stepping stones along the road” and “houses which were decorated with wall paintings” indicate that_____ • A. the people of Pompeii all liked art. • B. wall paintings were first made in Italy. • C. Pompeii was once a rich and developed city. • D. stepping stones were popular in the world. C

  11. Loulan Day 10 and Day 11

  12. Loulan Day 10 and Day 11 Fast reading: Choose the correct answer • Why was Loulan an important city about 2,000 years ago? ________ • A. It used to be a commercial city. • B. It was busy and wealthy . • C. It was a stopping point on the Silk Road, connecting China to Europe. • D. It was gradually covered over by sandstorms. C

  13. Summary 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 volcano _______ and the city as well as its people was _______ __________. Loulan, an ancient city in China, was once a ______ ______ on the Silk Road and disappeared under the _______. There are just a few _________ left, including some _________, such as coins and painted pots .

  14. Ann’s change in emotion A cultural tour Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5

  15. Day 1 I feel lucky to have won a place on this trip. Day 2 Many people were buried alive, and so was the city. How unfortunate! Sorry Day 3 I saw the ancient Roman city of Pompeii … How amazing! Day 10 I am so excited to be here? Day 11 The desert was once a … What a pity! Sorry

  16. Ann’s change in emotion A cultural tour Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Sorry Lucky Amazed Excited Sorry

  17. Discussion: What caused Ann’s change in emotions? helpless? the loss of Pompeii the loss of Loulan avoidable ?

  18. No matter whether the civilizations are ancient or modern, no matter whether they are material or intangible(无形的), no matter which country or culture they belong to, one thing is certain: they are man’s treasures. We are supposed to cherish and protect them. We are supposed to learn from them and develop them. We are supposed to create a better future for our off-springs. As a result, our children, our children’s children will enjoy the beauty of more civilizations.

  19. Homework In order to call for more people to protect the cultural relics, you are going to write a letter to China Daily. In your letter please include the information as follows: Importance of protecting the cultural relics. Measures to take .

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