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Factfiles are nonfiction graded readers from the oxford bookworms library available for levels 1 to 4 cefr a1 b2. Oxford bookworms library stage 2 marco polo and the silk road audio. Oxford bookworms library stage 2 marco polo and the silk road. He helped them to get holy oil from jerusalem, but there were problems getting the christian priests. His account of those travels, known in english as the travels of marco polo, is a classic. The polos travelled through countries now known as turkey. Janet hardygould for a child in the great city of venince in the thirteenth century, there could be nothing better than the stories of sailors. New oxford bookworms library 2 marco polo and the silk road zjednodusena anglicka cetba pro dospele a mladez, na konci knihy jsou doplnkova cviceni k lepsimu porozumeni, namety na projektovou praci urove. Marco polo and the silk road oxford graded readers. Marco polo expanded the silk road to middle east, north africa and western europe. Start by marking marco polo and the silk road oxford bookworms factfiles. In the end, the polos went on their journey without priests for the khan. Home oxford bookworms oxford bookworms library marco polo and the silk road.

For young marco polo, later the greatest traveller of his time, a dangerous. A new history with documents, valerie hansen describes the remarkable archeological finds that revolutionized our understanding of these. Click to read more about marco polo and the silk road oxford bookworms by janet hardygould. Elementary to preintermediate cef level a2b1 700 headwords oxford bookworms enjoy a worldwide reputation for highquality storytelling and a great reading experience. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His travels are recorded in the travels of marco polo also known as book of the marvels of the world and il milione, c. Marco polo 125424, is probably the most famous westerner traveled on the silk road. Follow marco polos silk road route adventure travel. Glass, gunpowder marco polo 5 students one will stay with each trader and describe everything that goes on using the graphic organizer below. Marco polo and the silk road stage 2 english center. Oxford bookworms factfiles 2 marco polo and the silk road new edition. Feb 01, 2009 download the last secrets of the silk road four girls follow marco polo across 5 000 miles pdf free. Marco polo and the silk road audio oxford bookworms library level 2. From the title, youd be forgiven for thinking this is two weeks of playing the american, blindfolded hideandseek game marco polo but instead, this amazing holiday gives you the opportunity to actually follow marco polos silk road route.

Marco polo and the silk road audio cd pack 9780194236423. His welldocumented travels to china were some of the most influential in world history, and did much to kickstart the european age of exploration. Level 2 marco polo and the silk road by janet hardygould, 9780194236393, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Marco polo and the silk road audio cd pack oxford bookworms elt by janet hardygould 20100415 paperback 1804 4. For a child in the great city of venice in the thirteenth century, there could be nothing better than the stories of sailors.

Silk road activity cyrus tang hall of china educator page 4 of 7 procedures continued arabian trader 1 student with the following cards. Oxford bookworms library factfiles,marco polo and the silk road, level. Factfiles stage 2 3rd edition marco polo and the silk road stage 2. The wealth of new geographic information recorded by polo was widely used by european navigators.

Marco polo and the silk road is a very interesting book that is about the italian merchant marco polos stotry. Oxford bookworms,marco polo and the silk road, stage. He excelled all the other travelers in his determination, his writing, and his influence. Find twelve more mistakes and write in the correct words. Level 2 marco polo and the silk road by janet hardygould, 9780194236393, available at book.

Marco polo is arguably the most famous western traveler to have journeyed on the silk road. Obl factfiles 2 marco polo and the silk road 9780194236393. Marco polo and the silk road after reading activity spot the mistakes stage 2 read this summary of the book. There is war everywhere because the old king is dead and he has no son. Marco polo and the silk road audio cd pack oxford bookworms elt janethardygould on. Level 2 marco polo and the silk road audio cd pack oxford bookworms elt by janethardygould abebooks. With oxford bookworms factfiles, embark on factfinding missions to the rainforests of madagascar, downtown new york, and even the moon. Marco polo and the silk road audio cd pack oxford bookworms elt by janet hardygould 20100415 on. As a young merchant, he began his journey to china in 1271 and his travels lasted for 24 years.

In nineteenth century, a german traveller first used the words of silk road. Alexander the great, marco polo, genghis khans mongol warriors, mullahs, monks and merchants all traveled the legendary silk road in search of. Only when the new king comes can the fighting stop and the strange, magical story of king arthur begin. Marco polo and the silk road oxford bookworms by janet hardygould. Marco polo and the silk road oxford bookworms by janet. Marco polo and the silk road audio cd pack oxford bookworms elt by janet hardygould 20100415. It conjures up a hazy image of a caravan of camels laden with silk on a dusty desert track, reaching from china to rome. Marco polo and the silk road by janet hardygould goodreads.

Marco polo and the silk road oxford bookworms elt 01 by janet hardygould isbn. The reality was different and far more interesting. Marco polo and the silk road oxford bookworms by janet hardy. Level 2 marco polo and the silk road audio cd pack oxford bookworms elt by janethardygould. I also thought that the name of silk road was hundreds of years old. Marco polo, venetian merchant and adventurer who traveled from europe to asia in 127195, remaining in china for 17 of those years. The travels of marco polo, dictated by him, described chinese politics, economy, and culture in detail, which greatly aroused the desire of westerner to go to china and had a great effect on the european navigation. A wellknown traveler and explorer, marco polo headed for china along the silk road in the yuan dynasty 127168. The silk road valerie hansen oxford university press. Happiness frequency, serotonin, dopamine and endorphin release music, binaural beats healing music greenred productions relaxing music 766 watching live now.

Research shows reading a lot improves all your language ski. Welcome to bebc the bournemouth english book centre. During this time he became the confidant of khubilai khaan 12141294. Marco polo and the silk road audio pack oxford bookworms library level 2. Marco polo and the silk road oxford bookworms elt 01 by hardygould, janet isbn. Exercises at the back of each book check students understanding of the text and provide ideas for activities and project work. The silk road was a 6500 kilometre long route between china and europe. Oxford bookworms library stage 2 marco polo and the silk road audio new edition. Marco polo and the silk road oxford bookworms factfiles. Marco polo and the silk road by janet hardygould and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. What items did marco polo trade on the silk road answers. New oxford bookworms library 2 marco polo and the silk road factfile audio mp3 pack zjednodusena anglicka cetba pro dospele a mladez s poslechy mp3, na konci knihy jsou doplnkova cviceni k lepsimu porozumeni, namety na projektovo. And i also think that marco polos achievement is impressive. New oxford bookworms library 2 marco polo and the silk road.

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