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课件网) Unit 4 Protecting our heritage sites Welcome to the unit & Reading By the end of this period, you will be able to: 1.learn about three categories of heritage sites; 2.explain the dangers our heritage sites face and analyse the reason; 3.realize the importance of taking action to protect world heritage. Warming Up Which heritage sites are these Mount Huangshan The Great Pyramid of Giza 吉萨金字塔 Yellowstone National Park 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 Welcome to the unit Heritage is the shared wealth of mankind. How many World Heritage sites do you know in China Lead-in Video: 56 World Heritage sites in China (by 2021) 1.What condition do you think are World Heritage sites in 2.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. 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. 1.Read the lecture transcript and complete the chart below. Fast reading 2.Which of the following can best describe the structure of the passage A B Fast reading Beginning: Greeting and Introduction Para 1 Heritage sites need protection Body1: Reasons Para 2-5 Heritage sites face a variety of dangers. Body2: Consequences Para6 Ending: An appeal to the public Para 7 Heritage protection must be a combined effort. Detailed reading (Para.1) 1.Why does the lecturer ask two questions in the beginning to arouses the audience's interest to introduce the topic. There are currently around 1,100 sites. Detailed reading (Para.1) 3. Which of the following is not the reason for the organization to preserve the sites according to para 1 A.They are of cultural and natural importance to mankind. B.They are facing a variety of dangers C. Many of them are in urgent need of protection. D.They play the vital role in the history. Para 2 1.What natural factors can put heritage sites at risk Flood Tsunami Typhoon Landslide 山崩 Volcanic eruption Sandstorm Detailed reading (Para.2) The Great Pyramid of Giza 吉萨大金字塔 （埃及） The town of Bam 巴姆古城 （伊朗） The temples of Angkor 吴哥窟（柬埔寨） The Historic Centre of Vienna 维也纳历史中心（奥地利） The Great Barrier Reef 大堡礁（澳大利亚） 2.How does the lecture ... ...
