外研社高一英语必修三_module_5听力.pptVIP

China was the first nation that invented paper. Before paper was invented, characters were written on bamboo, silk or some other materials. Silk is softer and lighter than bamboo but very expensive ,many farmers can’t afford to buy it. In the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220), a man called Cai Lun made a new kind of paper from the bark of a tree. The invention of papermaking skill is China’s contribution to the world. It spread to almost the whole world. Speaking Activity1 – Rewrite the sentence Paper was a very important invention because it was cheap and people could afford to buy it. The reason why paper was a very important invention is that it was cheap and people could afford to buy it. Give reasons: (I think) … because … The reason why … is that … afford bark chemist clock contribution copy discovery farmer invent invention leaf leather material monk paper print printing silk soft spread toothbrush Which words are related to these categories ? people inventions materials verbs Activity3 – Complete these sentences. The Chinese did not tell other countries____________________________. However, we do know that in 1092 AD he invented _______________________. For the first time ever, it became possible to ______________. Paper was a very important invention because it was cheap and ________________________________. However, paper did not spread to other countries ______________________. This toothbrush could _____________________________. how silk was made the first real clock tell the time people could afford to buy it for another 500 years clean teeth quickly and well Module 5 Great People and Great Inventions of Ancient China Listening and Vocabulary Speaking 双中高一英语组 李唐美 Lead-in 发现之旅频道 compass paper/ papermaking technology powder/ gunpowder compass The Four Great Inventions of Ancient China printing/ typography What are the ancient people doing? China was the first nation that invented paper. B