Unit 10 Lesson 2 Wonders of egypt(课件)-2023-2024学年剑桥少儿英语二级下册

WONDERS OF EGYPT NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Reading Explorer 01 Before Reading While Reading Reading Skill 02 03 contents 04 After Reading 2 Close to the Giza pyramids (A), an ancient city has been unearthed (B). Archeologists believe the people who built the pyramids once lived there; their tombs are hidden a short distance away (C). A C B √ BEFORE YOU READ A. What do you know about the Giza Pyramids in Egypt? Read the sentences below and circle T (true) or F (false). Then check your answers on page 144. 1. The pyramids of Giza are older than the Mayan pyramids in Chichen Itza (see page 131). 2. When they were first built, the pyramids of Giza were white.3. The Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza was the world’s tallest structure for over 3,000 years. QUIZ SKIMMING B. Read the caption below and skim the passage. Who do you think built the Giza pyramids? Circle a, b, c, and d. Then read the passage to check your answer. a.foreign workers c. Egyptian workers b.Foreign slaves d. Egyptian slaves T F T F T F √ √ √ √ Reading Explorer 01 Before Reading While Reading Reading Skill 02 03 contents 04 After Reading 5 Close to the Giza pyramids (A), and ancient city has been unearthed (B). Archeologists believe the people who built the pyramids once lived there; their tombs are hidden a short distance away (C). AMany people today think of the pyramids of Giza as the defining icon of ancient Egyptian culture. But who actually built them? For years, we did not know for sure. Now, however, archeologists have discovered an ancient city near the pyramids. Colse by, there is a cemetery where the pyramid builders were buried. icon: 图标，圣象，象征 a symbol or representation of something important WONDERS OF EGYPT 6 WONDERS OF EGYPT AFrom studying these places, archeologists can now confirm that the pyramids were not built by slaves or foreigners (or space aliens!). Ordinary Egyptians built them. confirm: 确认，证实，确定 to show that something is true ordinary: 普通的，平凡的 common or usual 7 there is a cemetery where the pyramid builders were buried. where （关系副词）引导定语从句，在从句中做地点状语 cemetery：墓地，公墓 AColse by, there is a cemetery where the pyramid builders were buried. From studying these places, archeologists can now confirm that the pyramids were not built by slaves or foreigners (or space aliens!). Ordinary Egyptians built them. WONDERS OF EGYPT 8 WONDERS OF EGYPT Close to the Giza pyramids (A), and ancient city has been unearthed (B). Archeologists believe the people who built the pyramids once lived there; their tombs are hidden a short distance away (C). B It took about 80 years to build the pyramids. Archeologists believe that about 20,000 - 30,000 people were involved in the construction. The workers had different roles. Some dug up the rock, some moved it, and some shaped it into blocks. involve: 包含，参与，使陷入 taking part in or connected with something role: 角色，职责，作用 the way in which someone is involved in an activity block: 块，大块 a large solid piece of material with flat sides 9 WONDERS OF EGYPT B People also worked on different teams, each with its own name. Workers often competed to see whose team could do a job faster. compete: 竞赛，竞争 to try to do something better than someone else 10 B It took about 80 years to build the pyramids. Archeologists believe that about 20,000 - 30，000 people were involved in the construction. The workers had different roles. Some dug up the rock, some moved it, and some shaped it into blocks. People also worked on different teams, each with its own name. Workers often competed to see whose team could do a job faster. Workers often competed to see whose team could do a job faster. whose 引导定语从句，在从句中做主语的定语（谁的...） That is the man whose house has burned down. A new laptop computer whose low cost will make it attractive to students. WONDERS OF EGYPT 11 WONDERS OF EGYPT It took about 80 years to build the pyramids. Archeologists believe that about 20,000 - 30，000 people were involved in the construction. The workers had different roles. Some dug up the rock, some moved it, and some shaped it into blocks. People also worked on different teams, each with its own name. Workers often competed to see whose team could do a job faster. B According to the passage, the teams of workers mentioned in the reading ______. a. sometimes raced with other teams b. all did the same kind of work c. were either all male or all female 12 Life for these workers was hard. “We can see that in their skeletons, ” says Azza Mohamed Sarry El-Din, a scientist studying bones found in the cemetery. According to her search, the bones show signs of arthritis. This probably developed from carrying heavy things for a long time. Archeologists have also found many female skeletons in the ancient city and cemetery. 1. skeletons 2. studying bones 3. according to 4. female skeletons 骨骼，骨架 现在分词做后置定语 根据，其链接作用 女性骨骼，骨架 WONDERS OF EGYPT C 13 The damage to their bones is similar to that of the men. In fact, their lives may have been tougher: Male workers generally lived to age 40-45, but women to only 30-35. However, workers usually had enough food, and they also received medical care if they got sick or hurt. 1. damage to... 2. be similar to... 对...的伤害 与...相似 WONDERS OF EGYPT C 14 WONDERS OF EGYPT The damage to their bones is similar to that of the men. In fact, their lives may have been tougher: Male workers generally lived to age 40-45, but women to only 30-35. However, workers usually had enough food, and they also received medical care if they got sick or hurt. C The author suggests in paragraph C that scientists could determine ______. a. which team the workers belonged to b. the age of the workers c. the kind of work the workers did 15 The damage to their bones is similar to that of the men. In fact, their lives may have been tougher: Male workers generally lived to age 40-45, but women to only 30-35. However, workers usually had enough food, and they also received medical care if they got sick or hurt. WONDERS OF EGYPT C The author does NOT mention that the workers received ______. a. medical care b. enough food c. leisure time 16 The task was challenging, but laborers were proud of their work. On a wall in Khufu's Great Pyramid, for example, a group of workers wrote Friends of Khufu, “It's because they were not just building the tomb of their king,” says Egyptian archeologist Zahi Hawass. task： /tɑːsk/ n. 工作；任务；差事 A task is an activity or piece of work which you have to do, usually as part of a larger project. She used the day to catch up with administrative tasks. WONDERS OF EGYPT D 17 The task was challenging, but laborers were proud of their work. On a wall in Khufu's Great Pyramid, for example, a group of workers wrote Friends of Khufu, “It's because they were not just building the tomb of their king,” says Egyptian archeologist Zahi Hawass. task： /tɑːsk/ n. 工作；任务；差事 A task is an activity or piece of work which you have to do, usually as part of a larger project. She used the day to catch up with administrative tasks. WONDERS OF EGYPT D 18 The task was challenging, but laborers were proud of their work. On a wall in Khufu's Great Pyramid, for example, a group of workers wrote Friends of Khufu, “It's because they were not just building the tomb of their king,” says Egyptian archeologist Zahi Hawass. proud：/praʊd/ adj. 有自尊心的 自豪的, 得意的 A task is an activity or piece of work which you have to do, usually as part of a larger project. She used the day to catch up with administrative tasks. WONDERS OF EGYPT D 19 The task was challenging, but laborers were proud of their work. On a wall in Khufu's Great Pyramid, for example, a group of workers wrote Friends of Khufu, “It's because they were not just building the tomb of their king,” says Egyptian archeologist Zahi Hawass. archeologist： /ˌɑ:ki'ɔlədʒist/ n. 考古学家 someone who studies the buildings, graves, tools, and other objects of people who lived in the past. She wanted to be an archaeologist and took part in several digs in her youth. WONDERS OF EGYPT D 20 “They were building Egypt. It was a national project, and everyone was a participant”. participant： /pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt/ 参与者，参加者 participate v. 参加，参与 attend 侧重参加或出席会议或学术活动等。 join 普通用词，指加入党派、团体或游戏活动等。 participate 正式用词，特指参加团体活动 take part in 侧重参加某项群众性、集体性的事业、工作或活动，突出参加者在其中发挥一定的作用。 WONDERS OF EGYPT D 21 The Great Pyramid of Khufu—the oldest and largest of the Giza pyramids—is made up of more than two million blocks of stone. READING COMPREHENSION READING COMPREHENSION 1. The main purpose of this reading is to describe .a. who the pyramid builders were and what they didb. what makes the pyramids of Giza specialc. why Egyptian kings wanted to build pyramids 2. What is paragraph C mainly about?a. information on the lives of pyramid buildersb. the benefits of being a male worker c. the roles of men and women in ancient Egyptian society A. Choose the best answer for each question PURPOSE GIST READING COMPREHENSION 3. Who does their refer to in paragraph C, line 6 (In fact, their lives may ... )?a. archeologists b. male workers c. female workers 4. In paragraph D, what does the word laborer mean?a. kings b. workers c. women A. Choose the best answer for each question REFERENCE VOCABULARY READING COMPREHENSION 5. What can we infer about the people who wrote Friends of Khufu on a wall?a. They were looking for new friends.b. They were pleased with their work. c. They got into trouble for writing on the wall. A. Choose the best answer for each question VOCABULARY READING COMPREHENSION 1. It took more than a hundred years to complete construction of the pyramids. 2. The rocks were shaped into blocks mostly by women. 3. The pyramid builders worked in teams. 4. Male workers generally lived longer than female workers. B. Are the following statements true or false according to the reading passage, or is the information not given? Circle T(true), F(false), or NG(not given). EVALUATING STATEMENTS T F NG T F NG T F NG T F NG Reading Explorer 01 Before Reading While Reading Reading Skill 02 03 contents 04 After Reading 27 READING SKILL A.Use these notes about Reading B to complete the outline below. OUTLINING Creating an Outline Summary Previously, we looked at how to annotate a text by making notes in the margins (see Unit 9B Reading Skill). Another way to organize your thoughts as you read is to create an outline summary. This is helpful when dealing with large amounts of information. To create an outline, first pick out the main ideas of the text. Next, write down the subtopic(s)—what the author says about each main idea. Lastly, write the details given about each subtopic (usually two or three). national project ordinary Egyptians 80 years arthritis teams and roles 30-35 years medical care proud READING SKILL A.Use these notes about Reading B to complete the outline below. OUTLINING national project ordinary Egyptians 80 years arthritis teams and roles 30-35 years medical care proud OUTLINE: Wonders of Egypt 1. Construction of the pyramids a. Built by 1 . b. Time extent and jobs took about2 to build 20,000-30,000 people involved people worked in different 3 . 2. Builders' lives and attitudes a. Hard life bones show signs of 4 . men lived to 40-45 years, women 5 . b. Food and health had enough food had access to 6 . c. Attitude of laborers felt 7 of their work saw it as a(n) 8 . ordinary Egyptians 80 years teams and roles arthritis 30– 35 years medical care proud national project READING SKILL CRITICAL THINKING Analyaing Evidence Does the suthor think the pyramid builders had mostly positive or negative feelings about their work? What evidence does the author give? Discuss with a partner and note your ideas. The author thinks the pyramid builders had mostly positive feelings about their work because he/she stresses that even though the work was hard, the workers had enough food and received medical care. Also, paragraph D is about how proud the workers were. They wrote Friends of Khufu on a wall, and the quote from Zahi Hawass emphasizes that the workers were proud to be part of a national project. Possible answer(s): The author thinks the pyramid builders had mostly positive feelings about their work because he/she stresses that even though the work was hard, the workers had enough food and received medical care. Also, paragraph D is about how proud the workers were. They wrote Friends of Khufu on a wall, and the quote from Zahi Hawass emphasizes that the workers were proud to be part of a national project. Reading Explorer 01 Before Reading While Reading Reading Skill 02 03 contents 04 After Reading 31 block proud role compete according to task ordinary confirm VOCABULARY PRACTICE involved icon Experts believe that this marble bust may represent Cleopatra. READING COMPREHENSION VOCABULARY PRACTICE A.Circle tthe correct words to complete the information below. Cleopatra(69-30B.C.) became queen of Egypt at age 18, when her brother became king. The pair competed/ confirmed for control of egypt, and Cleopatra lost. Later, two important leaders from Rome—Julius Caesar and Marc Antony—both fell in love with her. Involved / According to legend, Cleopatra was beautiful and very smart. With the help of Caesar and Antony, she regained control of egypt and played an important role / block in society. Staying in power, however, was not an easy role / task. Cleopatra had many enemies who eventually took power from her. In the end, the queen was too ordinary / proud to surrender and instead chose to kill herself. But her legend survived, and today Cleopatra remains a(n) icon / task of ancient Egypt. COMPLETION VOCABULARY PRACTICE C. The phrases in the box are often used with the word reveal. Complete the sentences with the correct phrases from the box. 1.No one can do this—it's a(n) task. 2.A few students were unable to the task before the deadline. 3. The boss decided to the team a new task to do. 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