Reading Lost civilizations⑴

1. Unit 3 Back to the past Reading Lost civilizations⑴

2. Pompeii Loulan • Where are the places in the pictures? • What have you known about them? • What else do you want to know about them?

3. A Read the diary entries quickly and answer these questions. 1. What country is the author from? 2. What is one main similarity between Pompeii and Loulan? 3. Who was made director of the Pompeii dig in 1860? 4. Who is Professor Zhang? Canada. Both of them became lost civilization about 2,000 years ago. The Italian archaeologist Giuseppe Fiorelli. An archaeologist from the local cultural institute.

4. C1 How well did you understand the details in the diary? Read it again carefully and answer the following questions. • What happened to Pompeii in August AD 79? • 2. How was the buried city discovered? Mount Vesuvius erupted and lava, ash and rocks poured out of it onto the surrounding countryside. All the people in Pompeii were buried alive, and so was the city. It was discovered in the 18th century when a farmer found some stone with writing on it. People started to dig in the area for treasure, which caused much damage. So in 1860, the Italian archaeologist Giuseppe Fiorelli was made director of the Pompeii dig.

5. 3. What were the stepping stones along the road in Pompeii used for? 4. Why was Loulan an important city about 2,000 years ago? 5. How do many people think Loulan disappeared? 6. According to the last sentence, how did the author feel about the loss of Loulan? With the stones, people did not have to step in the mud in the streets on rainy days. Because it was a stopping point on the famous Silk Road between the East and the West It was gradually covered over by sandstorms from AD 200 to AD 500. She felt that it was a pity!

6. C2 The writers of diaries often record feelings or opinions (emotions) as well as what they have done(actions). Do the sentences below express emotions(E) or actions(A)? 1 I feel lucky to have won a place on this trip. 2 This morning we went to a lecture about Pompeii. 3 Unfortunately, all the people were buried alive, and so was the city ! 4 How amazing ! E / A E / A E / A E / A

7. 5 People started to dig in the area for treasure. • When I walked around the city, I saw streets just as they had been. • I am so excited to be here! • 8 Sven found the remains of building buried under • the sand. E / A E / A E / A E / A

8. D2 Find the following words in the text and decide what they refer to. 1 the city 2 which 3 there 4 it 5 that Pompeii the fact that people started to dig in the area for treasure near Pompeii Loulan the fact that the desert was once a green land with enormous trees

9. Reading strategy: reading diary entries When you are reading diary entries recording someone’s travels, you should look for: ⑴ ⑵ ⑶ dates and place names facts and historical information personal feelings and opinions

10. Find the historical information about Pompeii and Loulan. It was founded. It was taken over by the Romans. Mount Vesuvius erupted. Giuseppe Fiorelli was made director of the Pompeii dig. It existed as a commercial city. It was covered over gradually by sand storms. It was discovered by a Swedish explorer.

11. Discussion • Is it useful for people to study things from the past? Why or why not? • Since as long ago as 1553 people have said, ‘History repeats itself.’ What do you think this saying means? Do you agree with it? Why or why not? • Homework • Read the passage carefully and review the new • words and phrases. • 2. Make a summary of the text.

12. Unit 3 Back to the past Reading Lost civilizations⑵

13. Fill in the blanks with proper words. Both Pompeii in ________and Loulan in China became ____ ________ about 2000 years ago. Pompeii was ________ in the 8th century BC and was _____ _______ by the Romans in 89BC. On 24th Aug.AD79, Mount Vesuvius _________ and the city were _______ __________. Loulan was a _________ _________ on the Silk Road. It disappeared under the ________. There are just a few _________ left. Some _________, such as coins and painted pots, was found. Italy civilizations Iost founded taken over erupted buried alive stopping point storm ruins treasure

14. Give the English words according to the definitions. erupt • （of a volcano）throw out of • lava and ash represent • act or speak for a group • sadly ，unluckily unfortunately • rich wealthy • parts of a building that remain • after it has been badly • damaged or destroyed ruins enormous • huge take over • take control of house • provide space for