《2025年阳光学业评价八年级英语上册沪教版》

The Discovery of the Terracotta Warriors
In 1974, farmers were digging a well in Xi’an, China. The digging later led to an amazing discovery. Pieces of clay statues (粘土塑像) were found underground. This was the beginning of one of the greatest discoveries in history—the Terracotta Army.
Archaeologists (考古学家) soon discovered three huge holes. There were thousands of life-sized clay soldiers, horses and so on in the holes. Each warrior has special face, different hairstyles, and wore different heavy steel armor (盔甲). They were made over 2,200 years ago to protect China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, in the afterlife.
After the first discovery, archaeologists studied evidence from ancient historical records to learn more about why and how the army was built. Archaeological digging work continues today. Scientists carefully uncover, clean and repair each figure. Modern technology like 3D scanning and digital mapping helps protect these treasures and understand how they were made at first. The site has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts millions of visitors every year.
This unbelievable discovery helps us understand ancient Chinese history, art, and technology. It shows the power of the Qin Dynasty, and reminds us how much we can learn from the past.
Think: Why was the discovery of the Terracotta Warriors so amazing? What methods did people use in the discovery of the Terracotta Warriors?

答案： Because thousands of life-sized clay soldiers, horses and so on were found, each with unique details, made over 2,200 years ago to protect China's first emperor in the afterlife. It shows the power of the Qin Dynasty and helps people better understand ancient Chinese history, art, and culture. People first discovered them by accident while digging a well. Later, archaeologists studied evidence from ancient historical records to learn more about the site, and they used modern technology like 3D scanning and digital mapping to protect, repair, and study the figures.