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课件网) CULTURAL HERITAGE Reading for Writing Write a news report Learning Objectives 1. Get familiar with and master the typical textual structure, headline features, and linguistic characteristics of news reports, and learn to use the common language patterns found in journalism. 2. Be able to write simple news stories. 3. On the basis of what has been learned, reflect on how to take part in safeguarding cultural heritage within one’s own capacity and translate that reflection into action. Mogao Caves are magnificant art treasures. Mogao Caves, or the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas(千佛洞), are located in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, on the ancient Silk Road. The murals (壁画)and Buddha figures (佛像)in these caves are world-famous. The area was listed as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Unfortunately, Mogao Caves are disappearing. How do people preserve them Activity 1 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 1. What are the researchers and scientists trying to do What modern technology are they using 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. 2. Why are so many people interested in the Mogao Caves Because they have long been a meeting point for different cultures and are part of the history of many countries. 3.What do you think of the researcher's opinion in the last paragraph I agree with the researcher’s opinion. Understanding our own and other cultures is a great way to understand ourselves and others. Activity 2 Study the organisation and language features. Why do we use the quote D.Background information E.Reporting verbs F.Words to show comparison and/or contrast Activity 2 Study the organisation and language features. things time people 1. Read the interview notes. Chen Lei, Wuhan · senior teacher · takes photos of old buidings · 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 P9 3-1 Writing 2. Draft a news report in which you explain what the person or group does. Headline Lead sentence A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS Chen Lei is a senior teacher who takes photos of old buidings in Wuhan in order to preserve the city's cultural heritage. · Write a title to get the readers' attention. · Tell the readers who, what, where, and why. P9 3-2 Every day, Chen Lei takes his camera and ... · Explain what the person or group d ... ...
