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Unit 2 Amazing China Reading
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Attractions around China
the Bund
Sun Moon Lake
Kanas National Geopark
Hongcun Village
Ocean Park
Hong Kong
the Potala
Palace
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.
While-reading
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
Pre-reading
Q1: Which ancient capital cities in China do you know?
Q2: What do you know about Nanjing and Luoyang?
Pre-reading
Q1: Where are the two articles from?
Q2: What are the two articles about?
A travel guide.
Two ancient capital cities.
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.
While-reading
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.
Pre-reading
What do you expect to read about in the articles?
History
Places of interest
Food
People
Pre-reading
What can you see in the pictures?
the brick wall
the wonderful sea of clouds
the peak of the mountain
While-reading
Read paragraph 2-4 and complete the form
the (nearby) Qinhuai River
universities
historic buildings
city wall
While-reading (scanning)
irridingction
Location
What to
enjoy
In the lower reaches of the Yangtze River
The longest ___________in the world
The fantastic mountains and _______________in Zhongshan Mountain National Park
Many __________and the Confucius Temple
A boat trip along _________________
Nanjing
city wall
historical buildings
universities
the Qinhuai River
While-reading
Fast reading: Match main ideas with each part.
what to enjoy in Nanjing
the location of Nanjing
main idea
While-reading
Fast reading: Match main ideas with each part.
what to enjoy in Luoyang
the location of Luoyang
main idea
Before-reading
1. Which ancient capital cities in China do you know ?
Enjoy a video about Nanjing
While-reading
Here, the Longmen Grottoes are a must-see. They include hundreds of caves and are one of the finest examples of ancient stone carving art.
Why?
Hundreds of caves.
Ancient stone carving art
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While-reading
Luoyang is also a perfect choice for nature lovers. The city has been well known for its peonies since the Tang Dynasty. These lovely flowers have often been the subject for many painters and poets. Every spring, thousands of tourists from home and abroad come to admire them.
Why?
Who loves peonies?
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While-reading
Read the first article and finish:
city wall
historic buildings
universities
the (nearby) Qinhuai River
1
2
3
4
/riːtʃ/ n.河段,直水道
Scan and complete the table.
While-reading
the Yellow River
peonies
amazing
waterfalls
While-reading
Be sure to make your way to Baiyun Mountain. The dreamlike sea of clouds, amazing waterfalls and beautiful forests there are a real treat.
What?
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While-reading
What makes Luoyang similar to Nanjing?
Which city would you like to visit, Nanjing or Luoyang? Why?
Both of them are rich in history and culture.
They are both ancient capital cities in China.
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Read the second article carefully and answer.
(1) What can you see at the Longmen
Grottoes in Luoyang?
(2) Why is Luoyang a good place for
nature lovers ?
We can see over 2,300 caves, which are
one of the finest examples of ancient
stone carving art.
Because it has been well-known for its
peonies since the Tang Dynasty. Nature
lovers come to admire them in Luoyang.
While-reading
While-reading
Read again and try to answer:
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.
Post-reading
Which words, phrases or sentences does the writer use to describe the beauty of the two cities?
best-protected
famous
finest
perfect
lovely
dreamlike
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Compulsory homework:
1.Do some exercises(课课练).
2. Read the two articles aloud.
Optional homework:
Find out more tourist attractions in Nanjing and Luoyang on the internet.
Homework
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