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M9 Unit 2 Reading 学案 Step 1: Choose the best answers. 1. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?________ A. The ancient Greeks had a greater influence on western civilization than some western countries. B. The ancient Greeks had the greatest influence on western civilization. C. The ancient Greeks had the same great influence on western civilization as other western countries. D. The ancient Greeks had no influence on western civilization. 2. What aspects did ancient Greeks have a great influence on Western civilization A. philosophy and science B .architecture and theatre C. the Roman alphabet and Marathon D. A, B and C 3. The phrase “this historic site” in Line 119 Para 7. refers to “ ” A. the Parthenon B. the Temple of Athena C. the committee D. the Acropolis 4. The word “they” in L47, Paragraph 3 refers to “ ”. A. the Acropolis B. the Greeks C. the Turks D. the Parthenon 6. There are some causes of damage done to the Acropolis. The chemical cause is _____ . A. poor repair work B. plant roots C. smog and acid rain D. earthquakes 7. What was not the damage done to the Acropolis by man?_________ A. stealing stones B. walking around the Acropolis C. deliberate damage D. plant roots Step 2: Finish the table (within 3 words) The Acropolis Now Introduction to the Acropolis ●The greatest symbol of Athens, which has great 1 with ancient Greek civilization. ●It was built in the 5th century BC in honour of Athena. ●There are three main temples to Athena on top of the Acropolis. 2 done to the Acropolis ●Damaged partly by natural forces like earthquakes, but the greatest damage 3 by man. ● 4 as a warehouse to pack gunpowder by the Turks in 1458. ● 5 by Italy in 1687 and the large part of it destroyed. ●Many of the best sculptures 6 . 7 of the Acropolis ● 8 a committee to undertake t