(
课件网) Unit 6 Travelling around Asia Key question How do we introduce a city or town 1. What do you know about these World Heritage Sites Can you name them 2. What are they famous for 3. Do you want to visit these two places Where are they What’s special about them 4. What do you know about World Heritage Sites in Asia World Heritage Sites in Asia There are over 1,000 World Heritage Sites around the world. Some of them are natural, and some are man-made. We protect these places because they are very special and important to world culture. There are almost 300 heritage sites in Asia. China has the second largest number of heritage sites in the world. Here are two famous World Heritage Sites in Asia. Mogao Caves, Dunhuang, China Dunhuang is a historic city in Gansu. As the Silk Road developed, Dunhuang became China’s western gateway to the world. Here, different cultures met and influenced each other. If you visit Dunhuang, you can see the Mogao Caves. You will see amazing artworks if you go inside. Many of the paintings show scenes from daily life along the Silk Road. Taj Mahal, India The Taj Mahal is one of the most wonderful buildings in the world. Emperor Shah Jahan built it in the 17th century in memory of his wife. Beautiful white stone covers the walls, and there is a long pool in front of the building. If you visit the Taj Mahal on a clear day, you will see its reflection in the water. If you travel around Asia, you must visit these amazing World Heritage Sites! Answer the questions with the information from the introduction. 1.Why do people protect World Heritage Sites 2. What will tourists see in the Mogao Caves 3. What makes the Taj Mahal different from other buildings Introduce one of the World Heritage Sites in China to your classmates. 1. Choose your favourite site. 2. Share it in your group. 3. Find some pictures of it and introduce it to the class. Try to use the words and phrases from the unit. Look, listen and learn Look at the pictures your classmates show. Can you guess which place it is Listen to your classmates’ introduction and take notes. Group discussion Are these sites well protected Are they facing any problems now Self-assessment 评价内容 1. 我能了解世界遗产保护区的相关知识。 1 2 3 4 5 2. 我能了解莫高窟和泰姬陵的基本情况。 1 2 3 4 5 3. 我能懂得保护世界遗产的重要性，以及作为游客要注意的地方。 1 2 3 4 5 Homework 基础作业 1. 完成课本第95页的练习。 2. 任选莫高窟或泰姬陵，制作一个海报进行介绍。 拓展作业 小组合作制作一个小视频，介绍一处你们小组最感兴趣的世界遗产保护区。 natural /9nCtSrRl/ adj. 自然的；天然的 The area is famous for its natural beauty. almost /9O:lmRWst/ adv. 几乎；差不多 It’s almost time to go. become /bI9kVm/ v. 开始变得；变成 It was becoming more and more difficult to find a job. gateway /9GeItweI/ n.（通往其他地区的）门户 Lyon is the gateway to the Alps. influence /9InfluRns/ n. 影响；作用；影响力；支配力 Social media has a lot of influence on whe ... ...
