________, the first emperor of the Yuan Dynasty

2. Why was the emperor impressed by Marco Polo? Because Marco _______.

A. was quite clever B. was very powerful

　　　　　　 C. could speak four languages D. both A and C

3. Why was Marco surprised to see people using paper money?

Because in Europe people paid for goods with _____ and ______ .

4. What were the black stones Marco saw people burning for fuel? The black stones were _____.

A. wood B. gas C. coal D. diamonds

5. Why was Marco put into prison when he went back to Italy?

Because a _____ war _______and during the war he was _______ by the ______.

6. Did all people believe Marco's stories about China at that time? How did Marco Polo answer?

He replied "I have only told half of what I saw!"

Post-task

　　　　Step1. Group Competition

Practise using the important new words and phrases. You will see some words and phrases later. Please make sentences with them. Four students a group, your group will get one point if the answer is right!

1. travelled across, do trade with.

　　　　Sentences from the book: He travelled across Europe and Asia with his father, who wanted to do trade with the Chinese.

2. Emperor, be impressed by.

Sentences from the book: The Emperor was impressed by him and they became friends.

3. in turn, be amazed by China.

　　　　Sentences from the book: Marco, in turn, was amazed by how beautiful and powerful China was.

4. walls, be covered in.

　　　　 Sentences from the book: The walls were covered in gold and silver.

surprised to see, paper money.