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Reading 1
Which ancient capital cities in China do you know?
Beijing, Nanjing, Xi'an, Luoyang, Kaifeng, Hangzhou, Datong, etc.
What do you know about Nanjing and Luoyang?
Pre-reading
(1) Where are the two articles from?
A travel guide.
Two ancient capital cities
(2) What are the two articles about?
Pre-reading
a wonderful sea of clouds and
the peak of the mountain.
(3) What can you see in the pictures?
the brick wall.
Pre-reading
Let`s enjoy the beautiful city.
Explore beautiful Nanjing
Nanjing,one of the ancient capitals of China,rests in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.Rich in history and culture,Nanjing has long been a popular tourist attraction.
Around Nanjing City,there is a wall with a history of over 600 years.It is the best-protected and longest city wall in the world.
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Zhongshan Mountain National Park is also a good choice for first-time visitors.The fantastic mountain view and historic buildings there are well worth a visit.
Nanjing is a famous centre of knowledge and learning.Besides its many universities,the city is also proud of the ConfuciusTemple.It was once the highest educational body in ancient China.Why not take a boat trip along the nearby Qinhuai River at night?It is a good way to enjoy the old-time vibes there.
Read the article about Nangjing
While-reading
Nanjing,one of the ancient capitals of China,rests in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.Rich in history and culture,Nanjing has long been a popular tourist attraction.
1. Where is Nanjing?
2. What is Nanjing rich in?
It rests in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.
It is rich in history and culture.
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Around Nanjing City,there is a wall with a history of over 600 years.It is the best-protected and longest city wall in the world.Zhongshan Mountain National Park is also a good choice for first-time visitors.The fantastic mountain view and historic buildings there are well worth a visit.
Nanjing is a famous centre of knowledge and learning.Besides its many universities,the city is also proud of the ConfuciusTemple.It was once the highest educational body in ancient China.Why not take a boat trip along the nearby Qinhuai River at night?It is a good way to enjoy the old-time vibes there.
1. What is special about the city wall in Nanjing?
2. Why is Nanjing a centre of knowledge and learning?
With a history of over 600 years, it is the best-protected and
longest city wall in the world.
Because Nanjing boasts many universities and the Confucius Temple,
which was once the highest educational body in ancient China.
While-reading
Read paragraph 2-4 and complete the form
the (nearby) Qinhuai River
universities
historic buildings
city wall
While-reading
Let`s enjoy the beautiful city.
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been the subject for many painters and poets.Every spring,thousands of tourists from home and abroad come to admire them.
Be sure to make your way to Baiyun Mountain.The dreamlike sea of clouds,amazing waterfalls and beautiful forests there are a real treat.
Welcome to Luoyang
On the banks of the Yellow River sits a famous city-Luoyang.It is one of the birthplaces of Chinese culture and used to be the seat of power of thirteen dynasties.
Here,the Longmen Grottoes are a must-see.They include over 52,300 caves and are one of the finest examples of ancient stone carving art.
Luoyang is also the perfect choice for nature lovers.The city has been well known for its peonies since the Tang Dynasty.These lovely flowers have often
While-reading
On the banks of the Yellow River sits a famous city-Luoyang.It is one of the birthplaces of Chinese culture and used to be the seat of power of thirteen dynasties.
1. Where is Luoyang?
2. What is the importance of this city?
It sits on the banks of the Yellow River.
It is one of the birthplaces of Chinese culture.
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Here,the Longmen Grottoes are a must-see.They include over 52,300 caves and are one of the finest examples of ancient stone carving art.
Luoyang is also the perfect choice for nature lovers.The city has been well known for its peonies since the Tang Dynasty.These lovely flowers have oftenbeen the subject for many painters and poets.Every spring,thousands of tourists from home and abroad come to admire them.
1. What can you see at the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang?
2. Why is Luoyang a good place for nature lovers?
We can see thousands of caves and enjoy ancient stone carving art.
Because the city has been well known for its peonies since the Tang Dynasty. Nature lovers can admire them there.
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Read the article and complete the form
(amazing)waterfalls
peonies
the Yellow River
What makes Luoyang similar to Nanjing?
Give at least one point?
Both of them are rich in history and culture./ They are both ancient capitals cities in China.
Which words, phrases or sentences does the writer use to describe the
beauty of the two cities?
Can you give some examples?
Further-reading
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Further-reading
What can we learn about the two cities from the two articles?
We can learn about the location, history and value of the two cities as well as activities that visitors can enjoy.
Try to introduce Nanjing according to the following chart
Location
What to enjoy
in the lower reaches of...
The city wall...
Zhongshan Mountain
National Park...
The Confucious Temple...
The Qinhuai River...
Post-reading
Try to introduce Luoyang according to the following chart
Location
What to enjoy
on the banks of...
The Longmen Grottoes...
Peonies...
Baiyun Mountain..
Post-reading
Practice
汉译英
1、南京,中国古都之一,位于长江下游。
2、山景和历史建筑非常值得参观。
3、南京是一座著名的知识与文化中心。
4、何不趁着夜色乘船沿附近的秦淮河游览一番呢?
5、这是一条不错的途径,可以让你尽情领略那里往昔的风韵。
6、黄河岸边坐落着一座著名城市一一洛阳
7、洛阳也是自然爱好者的绝佳选择。
8、一定要前往白云山。
9、那里的梦幻云海、壮观瀑布和美丽森林,真是令人赏心悦目。
For all:
1. Read the articles fluently
2. Try to remember the key words and phrases.
For some:
1. Introduce the two cities in English.
2. Find more information about the two ancient cities
Homework
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