Unit 12 Western China
Lesson 47
1.3
An amazing discovery
In 1974,the tomb of the First Emperor,
Shi Huang Di,was discovered.
The discovery amazed the world
because of the large number of life-like,
life-size terracotta army soldiers in the tomb.
Each soldier is wearing an army uniform.
No two faces look alike and each shows
a different expression
Every year,many foreign tourists
visit the Terracotta Army
to admire the Chinese art
from 2,000 years ago.
A route of exchange
For centuries,the Silk Road was the most
important way of communication
between East and West.
It got its name in the 19th century.
A German geographer proved it to be the route
of silk trade between the early Europeans
and the Chinese.
However,people did not only pass silk
along the Silk Road.
People traded goods of many kinds.
It was also important for the exchange of idea.
A world wonder
The Jiuzhaigou Valley is in the north
of Sichuan Province.
It is one of the natural wonders of the world.
Every year,visitors from all over the world
come to admire the mountains,lake,streams
trees,underground springs,and waterfalls.
The most amazing sights in the valley
are probably the small lakes
all over the mountains.
The water reflects the sunlight
in different colors.
The valley is also home
to many protected plants and animals.
2.1
Hello?
Hi,Maggie.This is Tom.
Could I speak to Jill,please?
Sure.Hold on a moment.
Hello?
Hi,Jill.How are you?
Hi,Tom.I'm fine.
How is your trip to Sichuan going?
Are you enjoying it?
It has been great!
Have you visited any interesting places?
Yes,I have already been to Chengdu.
I went there yesterday.
And today I visited Jiuzhaigou Valley.
In fact,I just got back to the hotel.
Have you been to Huanglong?
No,not yet.
Have you bought me a present?
Yes,I've already bought you a silver ring.
I hope you'll like it!