(
课件网) Protecting our heritage sites Welcome & Reading B6U4 Heritage is the shared wealth of mankind. A concerted effort to preserve our heritage is a vital link to our cultural, educational, aesthetic, inspirational, and economic legacies. —Steve Berry 同心协力保护遗产对于我们的文化、教育、美学、精神和经济遗产而言，是至关重要的一环。 ———史蒂夫·贝里 Heritage sites are special places that have been set aside to be protected. These sites are cultural treasures and important natural features. Cultural sites Natural sites Mixed sites Cultural sites include historic buildings and town sites, important archaeological sites, and works of monumental(重要的) sculpture or painting. The Statue of Liberty in the United States (自由女神像) Natural sites must meet at least one of four requirements. These areas must contain rare natural phenomena, provide examples of ongoing evolutionary processes, furnish habitats for rare or endangered animals or plants, or provide examples of Earth’s record of life or geologic processes. Taj Mahal in India (泰姬陵) Pantanal in Brazil (潘塔纳尔) Mixed sites have elements of both natural and cultural significance. Great Wall in China (长城) Lunan Stone Forest in China (路南石林) Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland (巨人之路) Kakadu National Park in Australia (卡卡杜国家公园) Mount Tai in China (泰山) Natural sites Mixed sites What heritage sites do you know Look and say The Great Pyramid of Giza Yellowstone National Park How much do you know about these heritage sites Mount Huangshan Which heritage site is it Now let's watch a video about them. Welcome to the unit The Great Pyramid of Giza belongs to the cultural heritage sites. This tall man-made structure shows us the advanced _____. Yellowstone National Park is one of the natural heritage sites. It is known for _____ and geothermal features. Mount Huangshan, one of _____, is famous for its breathtaking mountain scenery. ancient architecture its diverse wildlife the mixed sites Heritage is the shared wealth of mankind. How many World Heritage sites do you know in China Lead-in 56 World Heritage sites in China (by 2021) What condition do you think are World Heritage sites in What might be the reasons Well-preserved or damaged Thinking Now let's read a lecture given by a UNESCO official to find out the answer. Those are on the UNESCO World heritage list. Which of the following can best describe the structure of the passage A B Para. 1: Heritage sites need protection. Paras. 2–5: (1)Heritage sites face _____ _____ Natural forces Human activities Long-term natural forces (2) _____ natural forces Wars (3) _____ (4) _____ Para. 6: Such dangers can have disastrous outcomes not only for the sites, but also for people. Para. 7: (5) _____ various dangers. Sudden and powerful Flood of tourists Widespread development We all share a joint responsibility to protect and preserve them. Read the lecture transcript and complet ... ...
