1） To master some useful words and expressions

Important and difficult points:

Some useful words and expressions

Teaching procedures:

Step 1 Check the homework.

Step 2 Complete the summary with proper words.

Both Pompeii in ________and Loulan in China became ____ ________ about 2000 years ago. Pompeii was ________ in the 8th century BC and was _____ _______ by the Romans in 89BC. On 24th Aug.AD79, Mount Vesuvius _________ and the city were _______ __________. Loulan was a _________ _________ on the Silk Road. It disappeared under the ________. There are just a few _________ left. Some _________, such as coins and painted pots, was found.

Step 3 Exercises on the new words.

Step 4 Word study

Step 5 Homework:

1. Review the new words.

2. Finish the exercises in the workbook.