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ticle describe Pompeii as a “ time capsule ” ? 4. Who left a record of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius ? 5. What had Pompeii been like before the eruption ? 6. How did the impressions of human bodies appear ? 1. What is the article about ? It is about a city named Pompeii , which was destroyed and covered by a devastating volcanic eruption and discovered again by some archaeologists 1,600 years later . 2. When does the story of Pompeii begin ? The story of Pompeii began on August 24th , 79AD. 3. Why does the article describe Pompeii as a “ time capsule ” ? Because it preserves a frozen moment in history . 4. Who left a record of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius ? A Roman writer called Pliny . 5. What had Pompeii been like before the eruption ? Pompeii had been a thriving Roman city with temples , markets , restaurants and theatres . Step 4 fast reading Read through the text again and try to guess the meaning of the following words according to the context . Witness Occur Block out Preserve Uncover Be caught in Comfort Step5 detailed reading ? Read paragraph 4 and 5 carefully ? Look at the pictures and feel the last moment . People gathered together for protection in their last hours of life. One person, sitting alone, looks like he was praying. The man, lying on his side, looks as if he was trying to get up. Imagine what they were doing. Getting up/