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Paragraph Development by Space It focuses on locations of various types in a spatial order that starts the reader to move in a certain direction from one place to another. Usually this kind of arrangement requires the reader to i follow where the events take place. To indicate the spatial relationships, compass points, geographical terms and space- related prepositions, etc are needed accordingly
It focuses on locations of various types in a spatial order that starts the reader to move in a certain direction from one place to another. Usually this kind of arrangement requires the reader to follow where the events take place. To indicate the spatial relationships, compass points, geographical terms and spacerelated prepositions, etc. are needed accordingly. Paragraph Development by Space
Read the following sample paragraph and identify the spatial sequence in describing the development and spread of the earlier American civilization Sangle Exercises
Read the following sample paragraph and identify the spatial sequence in describing the development and spread of the earlier American civilization. Sample Exercises
By the time Columbus reached the New World in 1492, the civilization of the native americans had reached a level of culture that included personal wealth, fine buildings, expert craftsmanship, and religions. Continuing archaeological excavations tell us what little we know about the extent of the earliest immigrants. The most advanced cultures developed in what is now Mexico and Peru. Many of the surrounding peoples in Central America, South America and North America also reached complex states of civilization, but were largely isolated from each other and from greater civilizations of o be continued on next page
By the time Columbus reached the New World in 1492, the civilization of the native Americans had reached a level of culture that included personal wealth, fine buildings, expert craftsmanship, and religions. Continuing archaeological excavations tell us what little we know about the extent of the earliest immigrants. The most advanced cultures developed in what is now Mexico and Peru. Many of the surrounding peoples in Central America, South America and North America also reached complex states of civilization, but were largely isolated from each other and from greater civilizations of (To be continued on next page.)
the continents. Widely separated peoples reached similar stages of development independently but during the same periods of time. For instance, the mound builders made burial and ceremonial sites in several places in what is now the eastern U.S., Central Mexico, and on the Gulf of Mexico, all at about the same time, Men settled down to plant crops, especially maize, in Peru, Central America, and the eastern U.S. again during the same period. But from the earliest archaeological evidence of men in America, we know that they ranged over the entire hemisphere, from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego
the continents. Widely separated peoples reached similar stages of development independently but during the same periods of time. For instance, the mound builders made burial and ceremonial sites in several places in what is now the eastern U.S., Central Mexico, and on the Gulf of Mexico, all at about the same time. Men settled down to plant crops, especially maize, in Peru, Central America, and the eastern U.S. again during the same period. But from the earliest archaeological evidence of men in America, we know that they ranged over the entire hemisphere, from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego
Exercise 18 Exercise 19
Exercise 18 Exercise 19
Ex 18 Read the paragraph carefully, paying special attention to spatial and chronological signals, and complete the following exercises
Ex. 18 Read the paragraph carefully, paying special attention to spatial and chronological signals, and complete the following exercises
。。。。.。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。 The word“ university"” comes from the Latin word“ universitas” meaning"the whole"The modern definition of a university is an . institution that teaches and examines students in many branches of advanced learning, awarding degrees and providing facilities for academic research. The origins of universities can be traced back to the Middle Ages, with the earliest European centers at Bologna, Italy, for law, founded in 1088. The first universities in England were established at Oxford in 1185 and at Cambridge in 1209. By comparison, the oldest universities in the U.S.A. are at Harvard founded in 1636, and Yale, established in 1701. The English university (to be continued on the next page)
The word “university” comes from the Latin word “universitas” meaning “the whole” The modern definition of a university is an institution that teaches and examines students in many branches of advanced learning, awarding degrees and providing facilities for academic research. The origins of universities can be traced back to the Middle Ages, with the earliest European centers at Bologna, Italy, for law, founded in 1088. The first universities in England were established at Oxford in 1185 and at Cambridge in 1209. By comparison, the oldest universities in the U.S.A. are at Harvard, founded in 1636, and Yale, established in 1701. The English university (to be continued on the next page)
in London was not founded until 1836. However, it was in the 1960s. that the largest single expansion of higher education took place in: Britain. One of the largest university developments was the foundation of the Open University in 1969. It is a nonresidential university which provides for life-long education of various backgrounds with part-time degree and other courses. It uses a a combination of correspondence courses, television, radio a broadcasts and the Internet, and summer schools for organization on a regional basis Exercises
in London was not founded until 1836. However, it was in the 1960s that the largest single expansion of higher education took place in Britain. One of the largest university developments was the foundation of the Open University in 1969. It is a nonresidential university which provides for life-long education of various backgrounds with part-time degree and other courses. It uses a combination of correspondence courses, television, radio broadcasts and the Internet, and summer schools for organization on a regional basis. Exercises
Fill each of the blanks with a spatial or a chronological term Institution Location Time European centers Bologna, Italy 1088 Oxford England 1185 Cambridge England 1209 Harvard U.S.A 1636 Yale U.S.A 170 01 The English Univ. London 1836 Open UniversityBritain 1969
Fill each of the blanks with a spatial or a chronological term. Institution Location Time European centers Bologna, Italy 1088 England 1185 Cambridge 1636 Yale 1836 Open University Oxford England 1209 Harvard U.S.A U.S.A 1701 The English Univ. London Britain 1969