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B6U3 Workbook
A
convince convince sb of sth
shift
3. dismissed
4. financial but for?
5. subsequent
6. is adopted
7. facilitate
8. comparison draw a comparison
9. aboard
10. violently
B
1.contributed/ have contributed to
2. insisted on
3. On behalf of
4. Regardless of
5. a shortage of
6. Contrary to
7. sort out
8. have been passed on
C
1. that 2. that
3. where 4. how
5. what 6. whether
7. why 8. when
9.that 10. as if/ as though
D
1. influential 2. exceptional
3. to reach 4. Departing
5. discovery 6. to
7. that 8. which
ancient Egyptian Paryrus
What does the underlined word “fragments” in the third paragraph mean?
“Fragments” are small parts of something that have broken off or come from something larger.
2. What modern conservation methods are mentioned in the article?
Simple modern conservation methods include controlling moisture in the air, temperature, exposure to light and exposure to insects. More complex methods include applying chemical solutions that can strengthen the papyrus strips and preserve the ink.
Sheets made from papyrus were the chief writing material in ancient Egypt. Read the magazine article introducing papyrus and answer the questions below.
Reading and speaking
A1
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Archaeologists go to extraordinary lengths to discover and preserve artefacts such as papyrus scrolls. In turns, make a speech about the importance of archaeologists’ work. Use the example below to help you and pay attention to the expressions in bold.
A2
Speaking
archaeologists
artefact
patience and perseverance
put us in touch with past generations
inherit
考古学家
文物
耐心和毅力
让我们与历代相连
遗传
Useful Expressions
Alexander the Great was born. ______ BCE
Alexander became the King of Macedonia. ______ BCE
Alexander led his army into the Middle east. ______ BCE
Alexander took Babylon. ______ BCE
Alexander became the King of Persia. ______ BCE
Alexander came down wi