Unit 4 拓展阅读：The Great Wall Then and Now （阅读专项训练）英语人教PEP六年级下册

学习完Unit 4 Then and Now，一起看看长城的今昔对比，探索它的千年古韵。 The Great Wall: Then and Now 主题：文化小传人 词数：116 建议用时：7分钟 语篇类型：说明文 The Great Wall was built a long time ago in China. Ancient（古代的） people started it over 2,000 years ago to keep enemies（敌人） away. They used stones and earth to make it strong and long. Many workers helped build it, and it helped to protect the country. Now, the Great Wall is a famous tourist spot. People from all over the world visit it to see its beauty. It is well cared for, and you can walk on parts of it. This helps us learn about history and culture. The wall shows how things change. It was once for war, but now it brings peace and fun. We should visit it to understand China's past and enjoy its wonders. 词语积累 build v. 建造 keep away 远离 beauty n. 美丽 wonder n. 奇迹 protect 保护 tourist 景点 history 历史 change v. 改变 拓展活动 学生创作一幅海报描绘长城古今变化，用英语写简短句子描述其意义，结合艺术和语言学习，提升文化理解和表达能力。 阅读材料简介: 探索长城的千年传奇故事！根据短文内容选择合适的选项。 ( )1.Why did people build the Great Wall in ancient times? A.To attract tourists. B.To keep enemies away. C.To store food and water. D.To hold sports events. ( )2.【新题型·排序题】Put the steps of the Great Wall's changes in the correct order. ① Became a tourist attraction ② Used for war protection ③ Built with stones and earth ④ Workers finished construction A. ③→④→②→① B. ②→③→①→④ C. ④→③→②→① D. ③→②→④→① ( )3.What did people use to build the Great Wall? A.Wood and glass. B.Plastic and metal. C.Stones and earth. D.Bricks and sand. ( )4.What can visitors do on the Great Wall now? A.Drive cars. B.Walk on parts of it. C.Swim in pools. D.Play basketball. ( )5.What does the Great Wall help us learn about? A.Future technology. B.History and culture. C.Space exploration. D.Modern art. 答案及解析 答案：1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. B 解析： 1.B 【解析】原文提到长城在古代用于军事防御（keep enemies away）。 2.A 【解析】正确顺序：③建造→④完工→②军事防御→①旅游景点，符合历史发展逻辑。 3.C 【解析】原文明确说明建筑材料是"stones and earth"（石头和泥土）。 4.B 【解析】原文提到游客可以"walk on parts of it"（部分段落步行游览）。 5.B 【解析】原文强调长城帮助了解"history and culture"（历史文化）。 短文翻译 长城：古今传奇 很久以前，中国开始建造长城。两千多年前，古人用石头和泥土筑起这座坚固的城墙，用来抵御外敌。无数劳动者参与修建，它守护了这片土地。 如今，长城已成为世界闻名的景点。来自全球的游客惊叹于它的壮美。人们精心保护着它，部分段落可供漫步，让我们能触摸历史的温度，感受文化的魅力。 这座城墙见证了变迁：从战争屏障化为和平纽带。当我们登上长城，既能读懂中国的过去，也能享受这份人类文明的瑰宝。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $The great wall, then, and now the great wall was built a long time ago in china. Ancient people stated over two thousand years ago to keep enemies away. They used stones and earth to make IT strong and long. Many workers helped build that, and it'd helped to protect the country. Now, the great wall is a famous tourist spot. People from all over the world visited to see its beauty. IT is well cared for, and you can walk on parts of IT. This helps us learn about history and culture. The wall shows how things change. IT was once for war, but now IT brings peace and fun. We should visit IT to understand china's past and enjoy its wonders.