Step II Culture Corner

Ask students if they know what golden ages are and what the golden ages of Chinese history were.

Ask students to have a discussion in groups. Let some group representatives tell their ideas.

T: What are golden ages?

S1: I think golden ages are important periods that can make their mark on history.

T: OK, what were the golden ages of Chinese history?

S2: I think Tang Dynasty is a golden age of Chinese history.

S3: In my opinion, the times under Kangxi and Qianlong were also golden ages in history.

T: Good. Let's learn three golden ages in the world history. Now read the text and then answer the questions below.

Check answers by having students read their answer; show the suggested answers on the PowerPoint.

Suggested answers:

1 They all made exceptional leaps forward in cultural, scientific and social achievements.

2 Because they wanted to ensure that there was a good supply of educated laborers to work in the Florentine Economy.

3 Because both poor people and wealthy merchants looked for ways of enjoying themselves and learning new things about the world.

Step III Check your progress

Read the text: America is work: "Whistle while you work" to learn about life in America and American social culture. And do the post reading exercises.

Deal with Ex 1&2

Ask students to work individually and then compare answers with their partner. Check the answers with the whole class.