How many How many events do you events do you

know happened know happened on April 11th in on April 11th in

history?history?

How many How many events do you events do you

know happened know happened on April 11th in on April 11th in

history?history?

历史上的今天

In 1921, Lowa became the first state to impose a cigarette tax.

In 1945, during World War Ⅱ,

American soldiers

liberated the notorious Nazi concentration

camp in Germany.

On April eleventh, 1970, Apollo 13 blasted

off on its ill-fated mission to the moon.

(The astronauts managed to return safely).

On April 11th 1991, the Gulf War ended. The

Gulf War is said to be the largest war after

World War .Ⅱ

Ancient China and RomeAncient China and Rome

Pottery figures

of Warriors and

horses in

Mausoleum of

first Emperor of

Qinshihuang.

Answer the following questions:1. When did Rome become a republic and

what happened in China then?2. When was China united and by whom? 3. Which city did Han Dynasty have as its

capital? Where is it now? 4. What did China and Rome have in

common during the Han Dynasty?5.When was Silk Road was in use? And

what was it used for?6.When did the trade between China and

Rome begin? What goods were traded?

1. When did Rome become a republic and what happened in China then?

2. When was China united and by whom?

3. Which city did Han Dynasty have as its capital? Where is it now?

In 509 BC. China suffered from fighting and many groups ruled China.

China was united in 221BC by Emperor Qinshihuang.

The city of Chang’an, which is now known as Xi’an in Shanxi Province.

4. What did China and Rome have in common during the Han Dynasty?

5.When was Silk Road was in use? And what was it used for?

6.When did the trade between China and Rome begin? What goods were traded?

Xi’an and Rome were both the two largest cities in the world at that time. In both China and Rome, poetry, literature and philosophy were being developed.

As early as 200 BC. It was a route for trade between the East and the West.

In AD 1. Silk, wine, spices, wool and other goods.

Read the text following the tape. Payattention to the words and expressions:

not only…but also… likewise in use in return a different story no more a difficult time spread route last

Attention!

Not only was Rome a city and a republic, but it was also to become the capital of one of the largest empires in history.

他不仅有着聪明的脑子，而且工作很努力。

Not only has he a clever brain but

also he works hard.

＊ Not only…but also 连接句子时 , not only 可置于句首表示强调 , 这时第一分句要采用倒装结构。

不仅我，而且汤姆和玛丽都喜欢看电视。 (be fond of)

Not only I but also Tom and Mary are

fond of 　 watching television.

＊由于 not only A but also B 句式的重点在 B 上，所以谓语动词一般要与 B保持人称和数的一致。

In return for silk, China received wine, spices, wool and other goods.

萨姆把他的钢笔送给我，我回赠他一把精美的扇子．Sam gave me his pen and I gave him

a nice fan in return.

我要送他一件礼物以答谢他的好意．I will send him a present in return for

all his kindness to me.

likewise no more spread a different storyroute in use last a difficult time

1. The news that China had sent a spaceship into space _________ quickly around the world.

2. The ship hit a rock. Soon it sank to the bottom of the sea and was seen __________.

3. The father took off his shoes and lay on the grass; his young son did ___________.

spread

no more

likewise

likewise no more spread a different story

route in use last a difficult time

4. Uncle Eddie went through ________________when he lost his job.

5. Most people were unaffected by the virus, but it was ________________for young children and the elderly.

a difficult time

a different story

likewise no more spread a different story

route in use last a difficult time

6. I was in a hurry so I told the taxi driver to take the quickest ____________.

7. The Internet cafe is very popular---so much as that computers are always _________.

8. The plan isn’t very long. In fact, it only _________ for 30 minutes.

route

in use

lasts

What is a time chart?A time chart should be a chart marked with time periods and important events that take place in certain time periods.

How to make a time chart?

▲Find information from various

sources on the time period.

▲ Sort the information by date.

▲ Discuss the information and decide what to include in the time chart and what to leave out.

▲ Write an outline , paying attention to the time period and its significance.

Task:1.Work in small groups of 4 students

2.Make a time chart based on the paper (You can take the time chart below the text as an example)

3.Present time chart to the whole class

UK

France The Vikingsbesieged Paris in 885

William of Normandy conquered

much of England in 1066

Calais remained under English rule

until 1558

FrenchfoundedSt Michael’s Mountbuilt in 1135in Normandy

Homework

1. Review the text we have learned today. 2. Create an illustrated time chart by yourselves.