参考答案 - 必修第二册第一单元
UNIT 1 CULTURAL HERITAGE
Reading and Writing
① Discuss the questions in pairs. Then read the text.
1 Do you know of any famous archaeological discoveries?
2 What can we learn by studying cultural relics?
NEW DISCOVERIES FROM THE PAST
Few discoveries are as dramatic as finding the Titanic at the bottom of the Atlantic or Machu Picchu in the mountains of Peru. But that does not mean that studying history and cultural relics is boring or slow. In fact, exciting new discoveries from the past are made every year. Read the news reports below to learn more about a few recent finds.
Relics from Ancient Greek Ship Rescued
Athens, 8 October 2014. Relics on a Greek ship that sank more than 2,000 years ago have been rescued by an international team of archaeologists and divers. Several artefacts, including a large bronze spear, were found. The ship, which rests 55 metres below the surface, was first discovered in 1900 by local divers. Because the water is so deep, it has been very difficult to examine the ship. Earlier this year, scientists were able to use a robot to photograph and make a map of the wreck. The cultural relics which were then rescued by the international team are among the most important to date and will help answer some of the questions about the history of the ship. "A lot of work has to be done at this site to uncover its secrets," said the leader of the team.
Han Dynasty Treasures to Visit the Capital
Beijing, 25 February 2016. Beijing's Capital Museum will host some 400 rare cultural relics from the Han Dynasty that have been found in Jiangxi Province during the last five years. The relics were chosen from more than 20,000 pieces and include objects made of gold and other metals. Visitors will have a chance to see beautiful works of art as well as pottery and horse chariots (四轮马车). The relics were found in the tomb of Haihunhou, where experts have been digging since 2011. According to one of the experts, the find is very unusual, and special measures will be taken to safeguard the objects:"We will make sure they are not damaged." The exhibition will open in March and last for three months.
② Work in pairs. Use what you have learnt in this unit or from newspapers to write a news report.
1 Complete the following with examples from the news reports in the text.
Headline——this should get the reader's attention.
Example:_________________
Lead sentence——this should tell the reader what the whole news report is about.
Example:_________________
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Reporting verbs——these let the reader know who said what.
Circle the reporting verbs in the news reports and write one example below.
Example:_________________
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2 Use the notes below to write a news report about the Nanhai No. 1
Southern Song Dynasty [1127-1279]
Nanhai No. 1 (NN1) built, 22 metres long, 10 metres wide
NN1 sailed along Maritime Silk Road
NN1 sank in South China Sea
1987 British divers discovered NN1 when looking for another ship
2000 Chinese archaeologists mapped the site
2007 Chinese divers and scientists began rescuing cultural relics
2008 NN1 placed at Guangdong Martime Silk Road Museum in Yangjiang
2016 Archaeologists completed examination of some 50,000 cultural relics recovered from NN1
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Suggested Answers
1 The Terracotta Army in Xi'an is one of the world's most famous archaeological discoveries. They were found by accident by farmers in 1974.
2 We can learn many things from cultural obiects and relics, such as about our history, how we used to live in the past and how we developed as a culture. This can teach us important lessons for the future.
1 Suggested Answers
Headline
Example: Relics from Ancient Greek Ship Rescued
Lead Sentence
Example: Relics on a Greek Ship that sank more than 2,000 years ago have been rescued by an international team of archaeologists and divers.
Reporting verbs
Example: "A lot of work has to be done at this site to uncover its secrets," said the leader of the team.
2 Sample Writing
50.000 Relics Rescued from Southern Song Dynasty Ship
Around 50.000 cultural relics have been saved from a shipwreck in the South China Sea, first discovered in 1987.
This ancient ship, now known as Nanhai No.1 (NN1), sailed during the Southern Song Dynasty along the ancient Maritime Silk Road. The ship was 10 metres wide and 22 metres long. British divers found her while searching for another shipwreck.
In 2000, archaeologists mapped the site. In 2007, divers and scientists began rescuing the relics. By 2016, they had completed their studies of the objects found on NN1, amounting to some 50,000 relics of important cultural significance. The ship was also excavated and has now been on display at the Guangdong Maritime Silk Road Museum since 2008.
