牛津高中英语M3U3-Welcome+Reading1.pptxVIP

Back to the past; Civilizations;civilization;civilization;civilization;civilization;civilization;civilization;;;The Great Wall;Potala Palace;The Taj Mahal ;Roman Coliseum （古罗马角斗场） ;The Hanging Gardens (ancient Babylon);By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down. Yeah, we wept, when we remembered Zion. For there they that carried us away in captivity, requiring of us a song. Now how shall we sing the lord’s song, in a strange land. Let the words of our mouths, and the meditations of our hearts. Be acceptable in the sight here tonight. By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down. Yeah, we wept, when we remembered Zion. ah…ah ah… ah. ;The seven wonders of the world;The seven wonders of the world ;The Colossus of Rhodes (罗得斯岛巨像);;;Lost Civilizations;Pompeii, ancient city of Italy, a port near Naples and at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius. In August of AD 79, the city was buried alive by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.; ;The ancient city of Loulan was set up in the Western areas before 176 B.C. and lasted until the 7th century. The Ancient City played a very important role on the Silk Road. Chinese silks, tea, and jewelries were firstly sent to other areas and countries through Loulan. What puzzles us is that this kingdom suddenly disappeared after hundreds of years of prosperity (繁荣). The reason for its disappearance is still a mystery.;The discovery of Loulan;Loulan Today; What is the text made up of? 5 diary entries ; Skimming: Choose the correct main idea for each part. Diary 1 A . a lecture about Pompeii and the volcano Diary 2 B. a visit to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii city Diary3 C. general information about Loulan Diary 4 D. the purpose and destination of the trip Diary 5 E. the discovery of the Loulan kingdom ;;; 1. Where’s Pomp