Check the homework.

The Ss will how their information about Zhoukoudian Caves in the following steps.

Step II Lead in

1. Ask the Ss to identify the picture in the pre-reading part. (skullcap)

2. Ask Ss to assume what Peking man might have done and use thousands of years ago.

3. Then by showing the table following to show whether their assumptions are right or wrong.

Modern people Peking man Accuracy

Places of living Modern architecture, which is huge, like boxes with flat roofs, sharp corners and glass walls Caves Very accurate

Furniture Beautiful furniture with lots of ornaments mostly made of wood or other special materials Natural furniture made of stone or wood Accurate

Entertainment Watching TV, surfing the Internet and traveling Enjoy the nature or family get-together Inaccurate

Food A good variety of cooked food, which tastes delicious Natural food, such as nuts and fruits Accurate

Clothing Clothes made form special material, such as cotton and wood Clothes made form animal skins Accurate

Step III Reading