参考答案 - 必修第二册第四单元
UNIT 4 HISTORY AND TRADITIONS
Reading and Writing
① Discuss the questions below in pairs. Then read the texts.
1 Would you prefer to visit a modern city or a historic city? Why?
2 Tell a partner about a historic city you have visited or would like to visit.
3 What are some similarities and differences between your local city and the cities shown in the photos?
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Hi Mum and Dad!
Well, here we are in Cairo at last. We managed to find a cheap hostel just a stone's throw away from the famous River Nile. The Egyptian Museum is nearby, too. We saw lots of ancient mummies and also Tutankhamun's mask——made of pure gold! We took a tour to the Pyramids yesterday, They let us ride up to the pyramids on camels——it felt just like a movie! This morning. we explored an old market area. It was very atmospheric and filled with lots of interesting things. I bought a beautiful necklace for you, Mum——it looks just like one that Queen Cleopatra would have worn! Anyway, we're going out to eat some more of Egypt's national dish now. It's made with rice, so you'd really like it, Dad! Visiting Cairo has been an unforgettable experience, even with the temible heat! See ya!
Love, Cleo
Hi from Athens, John! There is just so much ancient history to explore here. My first stop was the Acropolis. What a place——I never realised the columns would be so big! The old quarter of Plaka (普拉卡) is just like a painting——little streets of houses on hills, all painted white and blue. I go there every night and find a little restaurant to try some traditional Greek food. After my meal, I always order a lovely Greek coffee and just soak up the atmosphere. Tomorrow, I'm going to see the changing of the guard. I can't wait to take a selfie with them——and their funny shoes! Take care!
Sally
Greek guards
Old quarter of Plaka
Cairo market
Tutankhamun's mask
② Read the texts again and underline any words or phrases that relate to history or tradition, and then answer the questions below.
1 What sort of writing is the text?
2 What things impressed Cleo about Cairo?
3 What was the Athens old quarter of Plaka like, and what did Sally do each night?
4 What do you think the two cities have in common? Which would you like to visit more, and
why? What cities in China do you think are similar to Cairo or Athens?
③ Your Australian friend Adam is coming to China next month for a short visit. He really likes Chinese history and traditions. What city would you recommend to him? Choose a historic city to write about, and draw a map of the city to accompany your writing.
1 Consider which historic and traditional features you should include.
2 Draw a simple map of the city. Add icons and legends to the map to help others understand it. Also include some reference photos, if possible.
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park
street
underground station
railway
4 Write one paragraph to describe the historic city and another paragraph to say why you recommend Adam visit it.
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第四单元 历史与传统
Suggested Answers
1 I would prefer to live in a historic city, because I like to visit and look at historic buildings.
2 I would like to visit Rome. It is an ancient city and there are many historic sites to see there, such as the Colosseum.
3 My local city has a market selling old things like the Cairo market. However, there are no traditional guards there like the ones found in Greece.
Suggested Answers
1 The texts are emails.
2 Cleo was impressed by the ancient relics, the Pyramids, the old market area, and the food.
3 The Athens old quarter of Plaka was just like a painting. Each night, Sally went there to find a little restaurant with traditional food.
4 The two cities both have an ancient history. I would like to visit Cairo more, because I want to see Tutankhamun's mask. There are similar cities in China, such as Xi'an, near where the world-famous Terracotta Army is situated.
Sample Writing
Hi there, Adam!
I am writing to describe the ancient city of Suzhou to you before your visit. Suzhou is over 2,500 years old and has an abundant display of relics and sites of historical interest, such as the many beautiful gardens and canals. They are visited each year by people from all over China and the rest of the world. It is sometimes called the "Venice of the East".
I think you should visit this city because you will find historic parts everywhere and it is quite easy to walk from one place to another. There are traditions to be seen on every street corner. In the old parts of the city there are not many tall buildings, so it does not feel so huge and overwhelming as some other Chinese cities.
