Creating an illustrated time chart.ppt

2. When was China united and by whom? China was united in 221BC by Emperor Qinshihuang. 3. Which city did Han Dynasty have as its capital? Where is it now? The city of Chang’an, which is now known as Xi’an in Shanxi Province. 5. When was Silk Road was in use? And what was it used for? As early as 200 BC. It was a route for trade between the East and the West. 6. When did the trade between China and Rome begin? What goods were traded? In AD 1. Silk, wine, spices, wool and other goods. 8. When was Roman Empire ended? Was it the same story for China? In AD 476. No. With the formation of the Sui Dynasty in AD 581, China was reunited in AD 589. Not only was Rome a city and a republic, but it was also to become the capital of one of the largest empires in history. 罗马不仅是一个城市和一个共和国, 它还是历史上最大帝国的首都。 这里Not only…but also连接句子时, not only 可以置于句首表示强调, 这时第一分句要采用倒装结构。如: Not only ______ a first-class brain but also ____ a tremendously hard worker. 他不仅有着头等聪明的脑子, 而且工作很能吃苦。 Not only _______________ been arrested but he had been sent to prison as well. 这个可怜的人不仅被逮捕，而且被投进监狱。 Not only do the professors have their own ideas on the matter, but the students have theirs too. 对这件事不仅教授们有自己的看法, 学生们也有自己的想法。 2. He greatly influenced the development of China’s culture and education. 他对中国的文化和教育产生了巨大的影响。 influence这里作动词用, 意思是“影响”如: My teacher ____________________ to study science. 我的老师对我学理科的决定起了影响。 The weather _________ crops. 天气影响农作物。 influence也作名词。 “影响力; 感化力”(常与on连用) My teachers ________ made me study science at college. 由于我老师的影响, 我上大学学了理科。 Many a woman has had civilizing influence upon her husband. 许多妇女对其丈夫有影响。 influence 权力;势力(常与over, with连用) Will you exercise your influence on my behalf?