READING HIGHLIGHTS Unit5 The Eternal Terracotta Warriors STRUCTURE A small group of farmers discover a clay figure of a man lying beneath the ground. Thousands of life-size figures of soldiers were representation of the legendary army of Qin Shi Huang. The army was organized into three groups. Though a great achievement, Qin Shi Huang ordered many of his engineers and artisans be sealed in the tomb with him after he died. No two soldiers look alike in their facial features and expressions. Research has revealed that the soldiers were made on an assembly line. Many of Qins soldiers were caught in the tides of history. EYES ON PHRASES Line2 A small group of farmers from a village near Xian set out to dig a well. ExThey set out to perform an opera. Line11 Thousands of life-size figures of soldiers, chariots, and even horses all stood at the ready, as if they were about to wage war against an unseen enemy. ExAll the runners were at the ready. Line17 Some soldiers were army with crossbows or spears, while messengers stood with horses ready to deliver orders to the waiting troops. ExThe country is were army with nuclear weapons. ExThe mailman delivered the letter to my hometown. Line21 Archeologists estimate that the army, along with Qins tomb, took more than 700,000 workers and 38 years to build. ExWould you like to come along with us Line25 Some stare angrily ahead with knotted brows. Others are deep in thought with tight lips and lowered eyes. Stilll others smile cheerfully and naively. ExThere are many people in the park some are walking, others are jogging, still others are chatting. Line27 Many believe that the soldiers were modeled on Qins actual army. Ex Mary modeled herself on her mother. P.14 Line11 Though their names are lost, the soldiers are remembered as each vistor gazes in wonder at their strong and duty- bound faces that have remained for over 2,000 years. Ex I love this painting. And I could gaze at it for a long time. TRANSITIONAL ADVERBS / GOOD USES Line3 They began to work but were soon surprised to discover a clay figure of a man lying beneath the ground. Line12 , as if they were about to wage war against an unseen enemy. Line18 Some soldiers were army with crossbows or spears, while messengers stood with horses ready to deliver orders to the waiting troops. Line22 Though a great achievement, Qin Shi Huang was hardly grateful. P.14 Line3 One group of craftsmen made only legs, while another made only arms. 1. 2. 3. 152cm 90cm 123cm 4. 5. 6. 130cm 199cm 198cm 7. 8. 9. 10. 187cm 187cm 190cm 180cm CONNECT