Category Archives: China

The incredible history of China’s terracotta warriors (worksheet)

Posted on 23/11/2015 by argavalaki

Here is a worksheet based on the TED-Ed video about the incredible history of China’s terracotta warriors. It contains a True/False exercise, a set of comprehension questions and a vocabulary exercise (crossword puzzle). Answer Key included.    To download the … Continue reading →

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The incredible history of China’s terracotta warriors (TED-Ed video)

Posted on 21/11/2015 by argavalaki

The Terracotta Army is a part of a massive burial tomb built for Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China.    Task 1 Watch the video and answer the following questions. When was the terracotta army discovered? How … Continue reading →

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China’s ‘left behind’ children growing up without parents (BBC video)

Posted on 06/10/2012 by argavalaki

SOURCE: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19787240Oct. 1 – For many people in China, the mid-autumn festival and National Day holiday, falling within days of each other this year, means a week off work and a chance to spend time with friends and family. But … Continue reading →

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