Unit 3 Conservation Reading Club 1 World Heritage Sites in China At the end of the lesson, we will be able to: 1. Get general information on three world heritage sites in China. 2. Collect expressions that you can use to introduce a place. 3. Introduce a world heritage site based on what you learn in the lesson. Learning objectives Can you name some world heritage sites in China? the Great Wall the Terracotta Warriors Hakka Earth Building Lead-in The Temple and Mansion of Confucius, Shandong Province The Old Town of Lijiang, Yunnan Province Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Sichuan Province There are 55 such sites in China. 1. Who decides which place will be given the title of “World Heritage Site”? Task 1: Read the texts. Answer these questions. The official title of “World Heritage Site” is given by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) committee. 2. How many World Heritage Sites are there in China? {A54346D1-3658-4338-A1C7-7CB307C7CAEF}The Temple and Mansion of Confucius Location Significance Features located in Qufu a memorial to Confucius …enjoy the ground outside, where there are 1,000 + stone tablets and 100,000 tombs. Task 2: Fill in the information sheet. {A54346D1-3658-4338-A1C7-7CB307C7CAEF}The Old Town of Lijiang Location Significance Features a few hours bus-ride away from Dali Venice in the East surrounded by…, …looks like… There are narrow valleys, pretty streams, stone bridges, and houses with carved doors and painted windows. {A54346D1-3658-4338-A1C7-7CB307C7CAEF}Jiuzhaigou Valley Location Significance Features north of Sichuan Province a unique natural wonder an area of outstanding natural beauty Visitors come to admire the mountains, lakes, streams, …. …is home to protected species and endangered animals CRITICAL THINKING What other World Heritage Sites do you know about? Why are they given the title? Find more information about them online.
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