中国文化英语教程Unit 7.ppt

Murals in the Kuche Grottes 唱歌的天神 Singing Goddness, a mural in one of the grottoes in Kuche, Xinjiang Murals in the Kuche Grottes The Kuche grotto murals represent a rich treasure-house left by the Silk Road. They are historical confirmation that the exchanges and integration of different civilizations bring forth the most brilliant flowers of art. Exercises Comprehension Communication Application Comprehension Ⅰ Skimming and Scanning Go through the passage quickly and judge whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the passage. ___ 1) The expression “Silk Road” was not recorded until about l,700 years after its appearance. ___ 2) Thanks to the Silk Road, the ancient Greeks had known a lot about eastern civilizations before 700BC. ___ 3) The Silk Road not only promoted the economic exchange between east and west, but also helped with the shaping of Chinese culture. T F T Comprehension ____4) Zhang Qian was sent on the first mission to the Western Regions to join with the Indo- Scythic People in fighting against the Huns. ____5) On his second mission, Zhang Qian went to more than a dozen countries in South and West Asia, and the Mediterranean. ____6) Rome was probably the first country to set up its embassy in Chang’an. T T T Comprehension ____7) The Silk Road helped with the setting up of the open policy from the Han to Tang dynasties. ____8) Some murals in grottoes remain intact over the centuries. ____9) Many of the grotto murals reflect an artistic mix of China, India, Egypt, Greece and so on. T T T F ___10) The examples in Paragraphs 20 and 21 show that Indian arts are closely related to Greek arts. Comprehension Ⅱ. Careful Reading 1. Read the passage carefully and fill in the blanks with the missing information. In the last sentence of Paragraph 2, “real communication” refers to ________________