(共37张PPT)
Unit 4
Protecting our heritage sites
Welcome to the unit & Reading
Vocabulary
1. preserve
preserve...from...保护……免于……
be well preserved 保存/保护得好
preservation n.保存,保护,维护;保存的状况
练习:Is he really 60 He's remarkably well ___________(preserve).
persevered
2. urgent
urgency n.紧急,急迫
urge vt.竭力主张;催促,力劝,敦促
urge sb. to do sth. 敦促/力劝某人做某事
urge that… 敦促/力劝……
urgently adv.催促地;急迫地
练习:The reformation of two-course teaching is an _________(urgent) of higher education
urgence
3. ruin
ruin one's health/fame/future 损害某人的健康/名声/前途
in ruins 严重受损;破败不堪
fall into ruin 衰落;毁灭
the ruins of... …… 的遗迹
练习:Years of fighting have left the area _____ ruins.
in
4. conflict
in conflict with...over… 在……上与……有冲突
come into conflict with... 与……起冲突/发生矛盾
conflict with... 与……有冲突,与……不一致
练习:The violence was the result of political and ethnic __________(conflict).
conflicts
5. assess
assess… as sth./doing sth. 评估……为/做……
assess sth.at sth. 估算……为……,核定……为……
assessment n. 看法,评估;评定,核定
various forms of assessment各种形式的考核
assessment of the current situation 对目前形势的看法
练习:What criteria are used for _________(assess) a student's ability
assessing
Lead-in
Do you know what the heritage is
Heritage includes the traditional beliefs, values, costumes, etc. of our family, country or society, which exists from the past or has been passed down from previous generations, and continues to be important.
heritage
The Great Wall
The Forbidden City
The Potala Palace
Mogao Caves
The Terracotta Army
Let's learn about Chinese cultural heritage!
Heritage is the shared wealth of mankind.
Watch the video and finish the following exercises
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
Reading
What condition do you think are World Heritage sites in
What is the main context of this article
Fast reading
What heritage sites are mentioned in this transcript
The temples of Angkor 吴哥窟(柬埔寨)
The Great Barrier Reef 大堡礁(澳大利亚)
The Historic Centre of Vienna 维也纳历史中心(奥地利)
Which can best describe the structure of the passage
A
B
Fast reading
Complete the chart
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) ___________________
various dangers.
Sudden and powerful
Flood of tourists
Widespread development
Fast reading
Complete the chart
Para. 6: Such dangers can have disastrous outcomes not only for the sites, but also for people.
Para. 7: (5) ________________________________________
_______________________
We all share a joint responsibility to protect
and preserve them.
Carefully reading
Why does the author use two general questions in the beginning
Have you ever been awed by natural wonders
Have you ever been fascinated byhuman civilization
To present his topic in a vivid way
To draw listeners’ attraction.
Para 1
Carefully reading
How many UNESCO heritage sites are there worldwide
Around 1,100 sites in more than 160 countries worldwide.
Para 1
Carefully reading
According to the text, what natural factors can put heritage sites at risk
Flood
Tsunami
Typhoon
Landslide
Volcanic eruption
Sandstorm
Para 2
Carefully reading
Para 2
Name
Consequence
Reason
The Great Pyramid of Giza
Several meters shorter than it was originally
Long-term natural forces
The city of Bam
Large parts of the city were ruined
Terrible earthquake
遭到天灾破坏的世界文化遗产
2019年4月15日傍晚,法国巴黎圣母院的塔尖在熊熊烈火中倒塌。始建于1163年的巴黎圣母院是巴黎最具代表性的古迹之一。巴黎圣母院因法国作家雨果的同名小说而闻名于世,每年吸引游客约1300万人次。
Before
How do wars threaten heritage sites
Carefully reading
Para 3
Sometimes, amazing ancient clay sculptures are accidentally destroyed by missile attack during periods of violence. Some fighters even destroy heritage sites on purpose.
What activity is causing damage to the temples of Angkor
Carefully reading
Para 4
Thousands of tourists climbing up the narrow stone steps every day.
Why is the Historic Centre of Vienna on the List of World Heritage in Danger
Carefully reading
Para 5
It is due to high-rise construction projects in central Vienna.
What causes the loss of the coral on the Great Barrier Reef
Carefully reading
Para 6
Due to high seawater temperatures caused by global warming, a large amount of coral is killed and parts of the reef are seriously affected, which harms its fragile natural ecology.
What is the purpose of the last paragraph
Carefully reading
Para 7
A. To analyze some specific issues at present.
B. To emphasize the importance of heritage sites.
C. To call on people to pay a visit to heritage sites.
D. To call on people to take action to protect the heritage sites.
Why should we acknowledge the value of heritage sites
Carefully reading
Para 7
Because the more we acknowledge the outstanding universal value of our heritage sites, the more likely we are to treat them with respect.
After reading
Fill the blanks
There are currently around 1,000 heritage sites worldwide, many of _______ are facing __________ (variety) dangers and in need of urgent protection. Two main factors lead to the risk of heritage sites. The long-term natural forces, _____ wind, water and temperature, can generally wear ______ heritage sites while natural disasters can lead to the sites _________________ (destroy) . Another big danger is human activities. Wars can damage both natural and cultural heritage sites. Meanwhile, World Heritage status may bring about problems, for instance, the sites suffer wear and tear, resulting _____ the flood of tourists.
which
various
like
down
being destroyed
from
After reading
Fill the blanks
Besides, in line with human population growth increases the demand for production and consumption of goods, _______ (put) heritage sites in danger. Such dangers can have ________ (disaster) outcomes not only for the sites themselves, but also for people.
Therefore, heritage protection is at the top of agenda. The more we acknowledge the outstanding value of our heritage sites, the more likely we are________(treat) them with respect. We all share a joint ____________ (responsible) to protect and preserve them.
putting
disastrous
to treat
responsibility
THINKING
The lecturer mentions examples of heritage sites facing dangers. Can you think of more examples
Example of natural disasters:
Everglades National Park is a natural heritage site in Florida, USA. Every year, destructive hurricanes damage or destroy the vulnerable wetlands that are home to a huge diversity of unique wildlife.
A concerted effort to preserve our heritage is a vital link to our cultural, educational, aesthetic, inspirational, and economic legacies.
—Steve Berry
同心协力保护遗产对于我们的文化、教育、美学、精神和经济遗产而言,是至关重要的一环。
——史蒂夫·贝里
THANKS