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Integrated Skills
Expressing your opinion of
popular history books
Unit 3
Back to the past
What kind of history books do you like to read?
I am interested in history books which describe historical figures or events in a simple and interesting way, such as Stories about Ming Dynasty. Of course, I hope I can get some historical wisdom after reading.
Lead-in
A1. Listen to the introduction and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
(1) The book is about the Song Dynasty. T / F
(2) In the first week, the book sold 5,000 copies. T / F
(3) The author has tried her best to ensure that the facts are accurate. T / F
(4) The author provides many thoughtful comments on some events. T / F
(5) Alan thinks that there is a new trend towards reading popular science books. T / F
A
Listening
Alan is introducing his favourite popular history book. Listen and finish the exercises below.
My favourite popular history book
Writing style
The author turns (1) ________________.
She (2) ______________________ of historical figures or events.
Her language is (3) _______________.
Factual accuracy
The author has referred to many academic history books to (4)
______________.
(5) _____________ on the same event have been considered.
(6) _____________ have been compared.
history into a story
gives a vivid description
easy to understand
check the facts
Different views
Similar events
Listening
A2 Listen again and complete the notes velow.
My favourite popular history book
Influence on me
The author has inspired me to (7) _______________ on certain topics.
I am eager to (8) __________________.
do more research
read up on history
Listening
1. According to the historian, why can popular history books attract a wider audience?
2.What is the historian’s attitude towards popular history books? Use details in the article to support your opinion?
Reading
B
Alan has found an article about popular hist