(
课件网) Unit 1 Cultural Heritage Reading and Thinking From Problems to Solutions Look at the title and the pictures to predict the content of the text. Pre-reading FROM PROBLEMS TO SOLUTIONS Economic development is necessary if we want to improve society. There comes a time when the old must give way to the new, and it is not possible to preserve everything from our past as we move towards the future. Finding and keeping the right balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge. What word can be added to link the last two sentences What is the topic sentence what is the function of the first two sentences what is the function of the first paragraph What do you expect to learn about the topic problem solution significance Discuss in groups. Divide the passage into three parts. Draw a mind map of the text. Problems Solutions Inspiration 1. Why didn’t the author put “however” at the beginning of sentence one It is used to echo “a big challenge” at the end of last paragraph for better transition in passage progression. 2.what is the function of the transitional word “but” in the paragraph Big challenges, however, can sometimes lead to great solutions. In the 1950s, the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile in order to control floods, produce electricity, and supply water to more farmers in the area. But the proposal led to protests. Water from the dam would likely damage a number of temples and destroy cultural relics that were an important part of Egypt’ s cultural heritage. After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem, and citizens who lived near the dam, the government turned to the United Nations for help in 1959. To list the conflict of the advantages(pros)and disavantages(cons)of building the new dam. advantages(prons) disadvantages(cons) a） to control floods c) to supply water to more farmers b) to produce electricity d) would likely damage many temples e) would destroy cultural relics 1. Can you sort out UN’s specific ways to solve the problem with a mind map A committee was established to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of cultural relics. The group asked for contributions from different departments and raised funds within the international community. Experts investigated the issue, conducted several tests, and then made a proposal for how the buildings could be saved. Finally, a document was signed, and the work began in 1960. _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ 2. So, what is the proposal for saving the buildings Discuss in groups and guess. Watch a video and confirm your assumptions. A committee was established to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of cultural relics. The group asked for contributions from different departments and raised funds within the international community. Experts investigated the issue, conducted sever ... ...
