(
课件网) Reading for writing Warming up What do you know about the Mogao Caves Mogao Caves is a group of ancient caves which were built in different dynasties. It is famous for exquisite（精美的）murals(壁画)and various sculptures(建筑) kept inside the caves. With 735 caves, more than 45,000 square meters of murals, 2415 colored sculptures of different size, the caves contain some of the finest examples of Buddhist art (佛教艺术) spanning a period of 1,000 years. The Mogao Caves (莫高窟), also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes (千佛洞), form a system of 492 temples 25km (16 mi) southeast of the center of Dunhuang, an oasis(绿洲) strategically located at a religious and cultural crossroads on the Silk Road, in Gansu province, China. Reading Task1: Read the news report and answer the questions. 1 What are the researchers and scientists trying to do What modern technology are they using 2 Why are so many people interested in the Mogao Caves 3 What do you think of the researcher's opinion in the last paragraph The researchers and scientists are trying to increase knowledge and appreciation of China's ancient cultural heritage.They are using digital photography to record a collection of images. Because they have long been a meeting point for different cultures and are part of the history of many countries. I agree with the researcher's opinion. Understanding our own and other cultures is a great way to understand ourselves and others. 1. Read the news report again and find these parts. Lead sentence Direct quote Paraphrase Background information Reporting verbs Words to show comparison and/or contrast Task 2: Study the organization and language features 导语 直接引用语 解释 背景信息 引述动词 表示比较或对比的词 It summarizes the key content of the report, which contains where, when,who and what It explains the lead sentence and provides more information to lead sentence. These verbs can be “say; tell;comment; mention; explain; report;state...” Lead sentence Direct quote Paraphrase Background information Reporting verbs Words to show comparison and /or contrast Writing Write a news report about a person or group who works to protect our cultural heritage. You can use the interview notes below or write about a person or group that you know. 1 Read the interview notes. Chen Lei, Wuhan · senior teacher · takes photos of old buildings · wants to preserve cultural heritage · interviews old people · writes about the buildings · visits schools to tell students about … Protectors of the Past, Wuhu · protect old houses · help repair buildings · look for cultural relics · show cultural relics to the public · raise money · repair temples and cultural relics Draft the headline. Write a headline to get the readers’ attention. 1. A title should be accurate, clear, easy to understand 2.Use key words from the story and keep it straight and plain 3.The headline should accurately lead readers to ... ...
