All About China

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All About China
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Map of China
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The Flag of China
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The Communist Party
The People of China
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Chinese Zodiac Animals
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The Ox has a strong personality!

• The year you were born can tell a great deal
  about your personality.

Go to this website and click on the animal of the
year you were born http//www.chinesezodiacguide.
com/
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Tales of 4 Chinese Cities!
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Beijing- The Great Wall of China
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The Great Wall of China is . . .

• . . . the longest structure ever built.

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The Great Wall of China was . . .

• . . . built entirely by hand.
• . . .begun in 400 B.C. (B.C. Before Christ was
  born many years ago!)

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It was built to . . .

• . . . protect Chinas northern border against
  invaders.

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Who built the Great Wall of China?

• Poor Chinese men and boys were taken from their
  homes
• Thousands died building the wall, their bodies. .
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• . . . are buried in the earth inside.

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What does it look like?

• Watchtowers are every 100 to 200 yards along the
  wall.
• They were once used as lookout posts.
• Thy are no longer used.

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What is it used for today?

• It is no longer used for defense.
• It attracts many tourists.

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Great Wall of China Quiz P.9

• 1.When was the Great Wall of China started?
• Answer 400 BC
• 2.Who built the Great Wall?
• Answer Poor Chinese men boys
• 3.What was its purpose?
• Answer To protect China from invasions from the
  North.
• 4. Name 1 thing it is used for today.
• Answer Tourism

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2.Shanghai-A tourist destination P.9
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The Bund -

• The Bund - a famous waterfront in Shanghai

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City God Temple-

• It is in the Old Town of Shanghai

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This is the Pudong Skyline -
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3. Shenzhen- A Special Economic zone
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The pioneering ________ of Shenzhen attracts the
attention of investors from ______________________
__. Shenzhen is Chinas first Special Economic
Zone, an important gateway for _______________
trade into the hinterland of _____________.
Shenzhen is adjacent to _______________.
Listen to the video about Shenzhen
Listen to the first 1 minute and fill in the gaps
on P.10 http//www.youtube.com/watch?vEHe6dnJT_X
o
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4. Guangzhou-The Canton Trade Fair
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Listen to the video about the Canton Trade Fair
Listen to the video and answer the question on
P.10 http//www.youtube.com/watch?vxj_RrVhZsnQ
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Puff The Magic Dragon 1
http//www.youtube.com/watch?vsCh31dGzO9c

• Oh Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea  And
  frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called
  Honah LeeLittle Jackie Paper loved that rascal
  Puff, and brought him strings and sealing wax
  and other fancy stuff. Oh  Puff, the magic
  dragon lived by the sea  And frolicked in the
  autumn mist in a land called Honah Lee  Puff,
  the magic dragon lived by the sea  And frolicked
  in the autumn mist in a land called Honah
  LeeTogether they would travel on a boat with
  billowed sailAnd Jackie kept a lookout perched
  on Puff's gigantic tail,Noble kings and princes
  would bow whene'er they came,Pirate ships would
  lower their flags when Puff roared out his name
  

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Puff The Magic Dragon 2

• Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea  And
  frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called
  Honah Lee  Puff, the magic dragon lived by the
  sea  And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land
  called Honah LeeA dragon lives forever but not
  so little boysPainted wings and giant rings make
  way for other toys.One grey night it happened,
  Jackie Paper came no moreAnd Puff that mighty
  dragon, he ceased his fearless roar.His head
  was bent in sorrow, green scales fell like
  rain,Puff no longer went to play along the
  cherry lane.Without his life-long friend, Puff
  could not be brave,So Puff that mighty dragon
  sadly slipped into his cave.  Oh Puff, the
  magic dragon lived by the sea  And frolicked in
  the autumn mist in a land called Honah
  Lee  Puff, the magic dragon lived by the
  sea  And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land
  - called - Ho-nah - Lee

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Ancient Chinese DRAGONS
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Ancient China
Today, we know that magical dragons exist only in
imagination and myth. They are mythical
creatures.
But in ancient China, the people believed that
dragons were real and powerful. The dragon was
the sign of the emperors.

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Ancient China
Dragons in ancient China were a mix of parts from
different animals.
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Ancient China
These mythical creatures had
a camel head,
a snake neck,
fish scales,
tiger claws,
ox ears,
deer horns,
and whiskers.
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Ancient China
Their job in ancient China was to act as
guardians.
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Wood Dragons
Legend says . Wood dragons are brown.
They guard the forest.

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Fire Dragons
Legend says . Fire dragons are red.
They guard the wind, fire, lightning and sky.
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Earth Dragons
Legend says Earth dragons are green.
They guard the earth and the mountains.
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Metal Dragons
Legend says . Metal dragons are gold.
They guard metals and precious gems.
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Water Dragons
Legend says . Water dragons are blue.
They guard rivers, rain and water.
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Conclusion
The ancient Chinese believed that dragons were
real and had special magical powers. Dragons
were an important part of ancient Chinese life.
They were blamed for things that went wrong, and
credited for things that went right.

Dragons are still a fun ancient Chinese
invention!
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Discussion
Question Do magical dragons really exist? Did
they ever exist?
Answer
No. Dragons are mythical creatures. They exist
only in myth and imagination.
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Chinese Dragon Project
In groups of 3-4, you are going to make your own
Chinese Dragon! Your dragon can be an ancient
dragon or your own type of dragon.