Unit NineUnit Nine Tian ShuiTian Shui

Unit NineUnit Nine

Teaching Aim: Master the brief introduction of Tian Shui.

Important point: Special use of the words and phrases.

Difficult point: The useful sentence structure.

Teaching Speed: 4 classes.

Reference material:Reference material:

• Administrative Division:

• 2 Districts (Qinzhou, Maiji); • 1 Autonomous County (Zhangjiachuan Hui Autonomou

s County); • 4 Counties (Qingshui, Qin'an, Gangu, Wushan)

Tianshui Travel GuideChinese Name: 天水市 (tiān shuǐ shì)

Population: 3,500,000

Area: 14,392 square kilometers (5,557 square miles)

Nationalities: Han

Location:Location:

• Tianshui City was once the first stop that the Silk Road made upon entering the Gansu Province. Situated in the southeastern region of Gansu, it lies halfway between Lanzhou and Xian, and along the upper branch of the Weihe River, where Shaanxi, Gansu and Sichuan provinces converge.

History:History:

• Tianshui is said to have been the hometown of Fuxi, one of ancient China's three wise kings. As such, the city is praised as the root of ancient Chinese culture. In 688 BC historical records referenced the city (though it was then called Qinting). The name 'Tianshui' appeared during the Qin Dynasty (221BC-206BC) when it was given the name Tianshui Shire.

Physical Features:Physical Features:

The southern and eastern parts of the city are The southern and eastern parts of the city are mountainous, while the north is a loess hilly area mountainous, while the north is a loess hilly area

(with soil comprised mainly of wind-blown (with soil comprised mainly of wind-blown sediment). A fraction of the central area lies in the sediment). A fraction of the central area lies in the river valley. As a whole, the City's terrain slopes river valley. As a whole, the City's terrain slopes

downward, from northwest to southeast.downward, from northwest to southeast.

Climate:Climate:

Enjoying a temperate continental climate, the Enjoying a temperate continental climate, the city has distinct seasons, with extreme heat city has distinct seasons, with extreme heat

appearing in July, fading into an overcast and rainy appearing in July, fading into an overcast and rainy autumn. The yearly temperature is around 11C autumn. The yearly temperature is around 11C

(52F).(52F).

MaijiMaiji Caves Caves: :

40 kilometers (25 miles) southeast of Tainshui City, 40 kilometers (25 miles) southeast of Tainshui City, the Maiji Caves features one of the four famous grthe Maiji Caves features one of the four famous grottoes of China, which were built between 348 AD ottoes of China, which were built between 348 AD and 417 AD. Today thousands of statues and frescand 417 AD. Today thousands of statues and fresc

oes remain in the grotto.oes remain in the grotto.  

Fuxi Temple:Fuxi Temple:

• This temple was built during the Ming Dynasty, as a means of appeasing Fuxi in hopes that local prayers for happiness and safety would be granted. Today, the Tianshui Fuxi Culture and Tourism Festival is held here each year. 

Water Curtain CaveWater Curtain Cave: :

This cave is in the Zhonglou Mountain, 25 This cave is in the Zhonglou Mountain, 25 kilometers (16 miles) northeast of Wushan Ckilometers (16 miles) northeast of Wushan County. In addition to beauty of the surroundinounty. In addition to beauty of the surrounding valley scenery, the Water Curtain Cave Grg valley scenery, the Water Curtain Cave Grottoes and cliff-side inscriptions are also unfottoes and cliff-side inscriptions are also unf

orgettable sights. orgettable sights. 

DadiwanDadiwan Site Site: :

This is an ancient village site from the N This is an ancient village site from the Neolithic Era, which gives a glimpse into the eolithic Era, which gives a glimpse into the daily life of those who lived 4,800-7,800 yedaily life of those who lived 4,800-7,800 years ago. Excavations in the site best show tars ago. Excavations in the site best show t

he Yangshao Culture of ancient China.he Yangshao Culture of ancient China.

Travel Tips: Travel Tips:

1. Tianshui is a five hour drive from Lanzhou. From do1. Tianshui is a five hour drive from Lanzhou. From downtown Tianshui, visitors can take city buses to the foot wntown Tianshui, visitors can take city buses to the foot of Maiji Mountain (a 40 minute trip; busses are located of Maiji Mountain (a 40 minute trip; busses are located opposite the train station), and it is still 5 kilometers (3 opposite the train station), and it is still 5 kilometers (3

miles) from the Maiji Caves. miles) from the Maiji Caves.

2. The Fuxi Temple is easily accessible once you are in t2. The Fuxi Temple is easily accessible once you are in the downtown area of Tianshui - simply walk down the she downtown area of Tianshui - simply walk down the street south of Central Square. Temple admission is free ftreet south of Central Square. Temple admission is free from the first day to the seventh day of the first lunar morom the first day to the seventh day of the first lunar mo

nth.nth.

Step One: New wordsStep One: New words1.linessd n.1.linessd n. 亚麻籽亚麻籽2.takin n.2.takin n. 扭角羚扭角羚3.macague n.3.macague n. 猕猴猕猴4.molybdenum n.4.molybdenum n. 钼钼5.lead n.5.lead n. 铅铅6.tungsten n.6.tungsten n. 钨钨7.manganese n.7.manganese n. 锰锰8.chromium n.8.chromium n. 铬铬9.hemahife n.9.hemahife n. 赤铁矿赤铁矿10.magnet n.10.magnet n. 磁铁磁铁11.limonite n.11.limonite n. 褐铁矿褐铁矿12.dolomite n.12.dolomite n. 石灰岩，大理石石灰岩，大理石13.limestone n.13.limestone n. 石灰石石灰石14.marble n.14.marble n. 大理石大理石15.granite n.15.granite n. 花岗石花岗石16.mica n.16.mica n. 云母云母

17.asbestos n.17.asbestos n. 石棉石棉18.malachite n.18.malachite n. 孔雀石孔雀石19. crack v. 19. crack v. 破裂破裂20.celestial adj.20.celestial adj. 天上的，神圣的天上的，神圣的 n.n. 天堂的居民天堂的居民21.heralel n.21.heralel n. 传令官传令官22.se-multi-stringed n.22.se-multi-stringed n. 瑟瑟23.convergence n.23.convergence n. 集中，收敛，趋同集中，收敛，趋同24,armillary adj.24,armillary adj. 手镯的，环形的，圆环的手镯的，环形的，圆环的25.palindomic n.25.palindomic n. 回文，回语（顺读，倒读）回文，回语（顺读，倒读）26.violate v.26.violate v. 违法，违反，破坏违法，违反，破坏27.banish v.27.banish v. 放逐放逐28.brocade n.28.brocade n. 织锦，锦缎织锦，锦缎29.entreat v.29.entreat v. 恳请，乞求恳请，乞求30.hoeizontally adj.30.hoeizontally adj. 地平的，水平的地平的，水平的31.vertically adv.31.vertically adv. 垂直地垂直地32.diagonally adj.32.diagonally adj. 斜的，对角线斜的，对角线33. crosswise adv. 33. crosswise adv. 交叉线，心地不善地交叉线，心地不善地

Step two: Explanation of Tian ShuiStep two: Explanation of Tian Shui 1. Position of Tian Shui eastward of Gan Su pr 1. Position of Tian Shui eastward of Gan Su province.ovince. 2. Survey of Tianhui 2. Survey of Tianhui Water from Heaven Water from Heaven Population of 3,000,000 Population of 3,000,000 3. History of Tian Shui 3. History of Tian Shui Fuxi LiGuang JiXin SuHui Fuxi LiGuang JiXin SuHui 4. Legend of Tian Shui 4. Legend of Tian Shui 5. Many sites of TianShui. Journey to West. The 5. Many sites of TianShui. Journey to West. The story of the gifted Tian Shui Lady. Su Hui story of the gifted Tian Shui Lady. Su Hui

Step Three: ExercisesStep Three: Exercises

1. Ask Ss to read the narration of Tian Shui 1. Ask Ss to read the narration of Tian Shui 2. Ask Ss to show the narration of Tian Shui. 2. Ask Ss to show the narration of Tian Shui.

3. Ask some questions of this passage.3. Ask some questions of this passage.

Step Four: HomeworkStep Four: Homework

1. Recite the narration of TianShui.1. Recite the narration of TianShui.2. Recite the new words of this passag2. Recite the new words of this passag

e.e.3. Ask Ss to show the narration of Tian 3. Ask Ss to show the narration of Tian

Shui.Shui.