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Unit 3 Back to the past
古罗马帝国不仅仅在政治上强大、 版图上辽阔， 它所创造的古罗马文化在哲学、文学、建筑等方面， 也是全人类巨大的精神财富， 是世界古典文化中的瑰宝。
Ancient Rome is that time in history when the Roman Empire existed.At its peak, the empire included most of Europe, northern Africa, and the Middle East.The Romans were known for their army, architecture, and government.The empire existed from about 100 B．C.to 500 A．D.
Although many people talk about the “rise and fall” of the Roman Empire, others focus on how the civilization changed over time.Both positives(i.e., art and architecture) and negatives(i.e., slavery and cruelty) can be identified in the culture throughout the history of Ancient Rome.
The first settlements were established around 753 B．C.At the height of the empire around 200 A．D., the empire covered 2.5 million square miles.The Western Empire fell in 476 A．D.and the Eastern Empire lasted until 1453.
Based on strict organization and centralized(中央集权的) control, the empire was connected by a huge network of roads with the city of Rome in the center.Each town was planned in exactly the same way including a system of streets, running water, and sewers(污水管)．The Forum at the center of town was surrounded by shops, temples, and government buildings.A strong army defended and expanded the empire.The soldiers belonged to legions(军队) of about 5，000 people.They were highly trained and well-equipped with armor, shields, spears, and swords.A well-organized civil service system governed the people.Roman history contains many famous figures including Augustus, the first emperor, Julius Caesar, Caligula, and Nero.
The Romans had many festivals and rituals(仪式) for events such as childbirth, marriage, and funerals.Like Greek culture, Roman culture was known for its mythology.The Romans enjoyed food, baths, and all kinds of entertainment.
Section Ⅰ Welcome to the unit Reading—Warming Up
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1．found__ vt. 兴建，创建
2. flee_ vt. vi. 逃
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