Chapter 1 The Birthplace of China’s 5，000-year Civilization
Section A Cultural Treasure
Shanxi—the Birthplace of China’s 5，000-year Civilization
Section B Story Sharing
Chinese Idioms of Jin State
Section C Extended Reading
Traditional Festivals in Tang Poems
Chapter 2 Frontier Fortress Culture
Section A Cultural Treasure
Frontier Fortresses: A Bond of Warfare and Peace
Section B Story Sharing
Mu Guiying—The Female General of the Yang Family
Section C Extended Reading
A Frontier Poet and His Poems at High Tang
Chapter 3 Shanxi Merchants
Section A Cultural Treasure
Shanxi Merchants—500 Years’ Glory in Business
Section B Story Sharing
Qiao Zhiyong—A Distinguished Shanxi Merchant
Section C Extended Reading
A Song—Go out West (Version 1)
Chapter 4 Ancestral Root Culture
Section A Cultural Treasure
Southern Shanxi—Roots of Chinese Civilization
Section B Story Sharing
Emperor Yellow Tackling Chiyou
Chapter 5 Guangong Culture
Section A Cultural Treasure
Guan Yu—The Saint of War
Section B Story Sharing
Guan Yu Abandoning Rank and Wealth
Section C Extended Reading
Guan Yu in Two-part Allegorical Sayings
Chapter 6 Taihang Culture
Section A Cultural Treasure
Colorful Taihang
Section B Story Sharing
Ancient Myths in Taihang
Section C Extended Reading
Poems
Chapter 7 The Yellow River Culture
Section A Cultural Treasure
The Long-standing Yellow River Culture in Shanxi
Section B Story Sharing
Yu the Great Conquering the Floodwater
Section C Extended Reading
Poems
Chapter 8 World Heritage Sites
Section A Cultural Treasure
Unique Cultural Landmarks
Section B Story Sharing
Liang and Lin’s Joint Expedition in Shanxi
Section C Extended Reading
Datong: City of Diverse Cultures
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Chapter 1 The Birthplace of China‘s 5，000-year Civilization
Scenario
Angel， an international student， checked the website of School of International Education (SIE) for the latest updates on the short 3-day Tomb-Sweeping Day， the occasion used by Chinese people to commemorate their ancestors. She is interested in learning more about this and sent a (voice) message to the office of SIE to inquire more.
As an Assistant Manager in SIE， you have been tasked with writing a letter to her. In your letter， you should cover the following topics in English: 1) customs of Tomb-Sweeping Day in your hometown; 2) the origin of Tomb-Sweeping Day; 3) the social background of Shanxi province in that period. You will be able to complete the task after studying the unit.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this chapter， you will be able to:
? understand the province’s impor tance in agriculture society and China’s civilization development by identifying the location， the historical sites， and historical origins of Shanxi province;
? tell stories about idioms derived from the state of Jin with correct cohesive devices， analyzing the effect of cultural background of local people on their interpreting faithfulness and filial piety;
? reply an email to talk about the customs and related activities of Tomb-Sweeping Day with reference to legends of Jie Zitui， enhancing the understanding of Chinese traditions and virtues.
Section A Cultural Treasure
Lead-in
Task 1
Shanxi is renowned for being the birthplace of China’s ancient civilization that has spanned 5，000 years. The accompanying images showcase several notable historical landmarks located in Shanxi. Please select a picture and enlighten your peers with your knowledge about its history， location， or other noteworthy features.
Task 2
Talk about the other historical sites in Shanxi province.
Shanxi?Dthe Birthplace of Chinas 5，000-year Civi
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