XB3U4 Reading1
Learning objectives:
1.To explain the dangers our heritage sites face and analyse the reasons
2.To identify the structure of the lecture transcript
3.To connect two paragraphs using a transitional sentence
4.To realize the importance of taking action to protect world heritage
Learning procedures:
Step1 Warming up
What are these heritage sites How much do you know about these sites
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Step2 Lead in
How many World Heritage sites do you know in China
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Step3 Fast-reading
Read the lecture transcript and complete the chart below.
Step4 Detailed-reading
1.Why does the lecturer ask two questions in the beginning (para.1)
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2. Which of the following is not the reason for the organization to preserve the sites according to para.1
A.They are of cultural and natural importance to mankind.
B.They are facing a variety of dangers
C. Many of them are in urgent need of protection.
D.They play the vital role in the history.
3.What natural factors can put heritage sites at risk (para.2)
3.How do wars threaten heritage sites (para.3)
During wars, ancient clay sculptures, buildings and heritage sites can be damaged _____________ or __________________.
4.What activity is causing damage to the temples of Angkor (para.4)
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Why is the Historic Centre of Vienna in Danger (para.5)
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6.What caused the loss of the coral on the Great Barrier Reef What will happen if the reef disappears (para.6)
7.What is the purpose of the last paragraph (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.
8.What is the speaker’s attitude to heritage sites remained
A. Positive. B. Worried. C. Indifferent. D. Doubtful.
Step5 Post-reading: discussion
1.What’s the purpose of the lecture given by the UNESCO official
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2.As a senior student, what can you do in terms of protecting the heritage sites
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Reflection
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