7 metodika indd

Activity 2a Work in pairs. Look and answer the questions. 7 min
Objectives: to stimulate pupils’ interest and ideas about the topic;
to revise the names of countries in Asia and Central Asia
STEP 1: Ask the pupils to read and answer the questions.
Suggestion: With slower classes you could let the pupils prepare their answers in 
pairs before eliciting answers from the class. 
STEP 2: Ask the pupils to look at the map and say what countries the Silk Road 
crossed.
Activity 2b Work in pairs. Read and check your ideas. 5 min
Objective: to develop reading skills
STEP 1: The pupils read the text and check their answers in 2a.
STEP 2: Discuss with the class the information given in the text.
Activity 2c Work in pairs. Say True or False. 5 min
Objective: to check understanding of a text
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STEP 1: The pupils in pairs read the statements.
STEP 2: The pupils may refer to the text to fi nd the answers.
STEP 3: Check the answers involving the whole class.
Answer key: 
1) There was only one route from ancient China to Rome. False
2) There were several routes from ancient China to Rome. True
3) People in Rome did not have gold, silver and beautiful stones. False
4) People in Rome liked silk material. True
5) People from ancient China sold silk, tea and spices to people from Rome. True
6) Travelling along the Silk Road was not diffi  cult. False