《Listening and reading》课件三十（43张PPT）（人教版选修8）.pptVIP

1. Listen to the tape and write down the main idea of their dialogue: The main idea is that there are two problems that archaeologists are trying to solve. They are to do with the preservation of the Terracotta Warriors. One is how to protect the colours and the other is how to protect the statues against moulds. 1. Why is the first problem easier to solve? A. The solution is simple. B. Damp can be easily treated. C. It only occurs when it is hot. D. A new form of chemical protection has been invented. 2. How does the terracotta army show Emperor Qin Shihuang’s power? A. They are all the size of a man. B. They are a very impressive sight. C. There are copies of 8,000 different men. D. Archaeologists think the army is a copy of Emperor Qin Shihuang’s real army. 3. What caused the Terracotta Warriors to lose their colour? A. Sunlight and temperature changes. B. Damp and temperature changes. C. Damp and sunlight. D. All of the three. 4. Why is it not easy to solve the problem of the forty kinds of mould? A. They may need different cures. B. They cannot be removed. C. There are so many of them. D. They grew before the excavation. MORE NEWS ABOUT THE TERRACOTFA WARRIORS The Terracotta Warriors are one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century. Archaeologists assume that they represent the army of Emperor Qin (246-210 BC), who were supposed to guard him after death. They form part of the tomb for the Emperor Qin. Part of his tomb is still waiting to be excavated. AP: Where did you go for your holiday, Zhou Lei? ZL: I went to visit the Terracotta Warriors and found out more about the research to preserve the statues. AP: You’re so lucky! Id love to go and see them very much. Making figures that are 1.96 metres tall is amazing! They must be such an impressive sight. It makes you realize how powerful Emperor Qin was. ZL: Yes, indeed. And each of them has