Unit 1 Cultural Heritage Reading and Thinking 课件（共19张，内嵌视频）-2025-2026学年 人教版（2019）必修第二册

(共19张PPT)
Unit 1
Cultural Heritage
From Problems To Solutions
Lead in
any other things
pyramid
sphinx/sf ks/
mummy
What comes into your mind first when talking about Egypt
The Aswan Dam is an embankment dam situated across the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt.
Lead in
The Aswan Dam is an embankment dam (土石坝) situated across the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt.
advantages of
building a dam
control floods;
produce electricity;
supply water;
boost fishery;
...
disadvantages of
building a dam
change natural ecosystem;
affect local people’s living condition;
destruct coastal cultural heritage (old buildings and historical sites)
...
Watch the video and write down what cultural heritage was affected by the dam
Abu Simbel (阿布辛贝)
A huge temple from the 13th century B.C.;
One of the most amazing buildings in the world;
One of the greatest monuments in ancient Egypt.
Lead-in
Pre-reading
While-reading
Post-rading
According to the video and pictures, what happened to the Abu Simbel
They were taken down piece by piece and then moved and put back together in another place.
According to the title and pictures, can you predict what’s the text about
The government met problems to protect the Abu Simbel when building the Aswan dam, but they finally found suitable solutions.
Lead-in
Pre-reading
While-reading
Post-rading
Problem: para. _____________
Solution: para. _____________
problem
solution
2
3—5
What’s the function of paragraph 1
A. To prove economic development is necessary.
B. To illustrate the old must give way to the new.
C. To compare the importance of progress and protection of cultural sites.
D. To introduce a big challenge in finding and keeping the balance.
What’s the function of paragraph 6？
A. To give an example from UNESCO.
B. To conclude the spirit of the Aswan Dam project.
C. To call for solution from global community.
D. To plan a programme that prevents cultural heritage from disappearing.
introduce the topic
conclude the spirit
In the 1950s, the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile in order to control floods, produce electricity, and supply water to more farmers in the area. But the proposal led to protests. Water from the dam would likely damage a number of temples and destroy cultural relics that were an important part of Egypt’s cultural heritage. After listening to the scientists who had studies the problem, and citizens who lived near the dam, the government turned to the United Nations for help in 1959.
What balance should the Egyptian government keep
Build a new dam across the Nile in order to control floods, produce electricity, and supply water to more farmers in the area
Prevent a number of temples and cultural relics that were an important part of Egypt’s cultural heritage.
1959
The government asks the UN for help.
1960
1961
over the next 20 years
1980
The project starts.
The first temple is moved
The temples and cultural relics are being rescued.
The project is completed.
What preparations were made before the project started
established a committee;
asked for contributions;
raised funds within the global community;
investigated the issue;
conducted several tests;
made a proposal;
Who
What rescue work (verbs)
money
Result ___temples and ________ relics were rescued
governments, environmentalists, engineers, workers
1. took down in pieces
donate(捐赠) 80 million dollars
22
countless
How were the temples and cultural sites saved
2. moved to a safe place
3. put back together
Q: Why does the author use exact numbers instead of expressions like “a lot of”
To make the writing more objective and convincing.
Circle the numbers in para 4.
What’s the spirit of the Aswan Dam project
The protection of cultural relics is a complicated issue which needs global community to work together.
cultural heritage protection
world cooperation
How to understand the sentence “If a problem seems too difficult for a single nation, the global community can sometimes provide a solution”
Discussion
I think it was worthwhile. Because their value is priceless(无价的)in terms of cultural heritage(文化遗产).
To help Egypt protect the cultural heritage was to leave precious(珍贵的) wealth for the whole human society, which was of great significance to the historical and cultural research of future generations.
Egyptian history and relics are world-famous and are highly valued around the world as part of our shared cultural history.
1. A lot of money was spent to protect the temples. Do you think it was worthwhile
(值得的) Why or why not
2. Why do you think so many countries contributed funds and offered help to the Egyptian project
Lead-in
Pre-reading
While-reading
Post-reading
Complete the news report with the correct forms of the words in the box.
development progress proposal preserve
temple damage heritage establish prevent
Cairo, 16 March, 1956
In a speech today, a scientist gave her view on the new ________. She said that ________ is important and our area needs economic ___________ as well. But she added, “We should not accept the project if it puts our cultural _______ in danger. We must protect the ______ and make sure that no _______ is done.” Before she ended her speech, the scientist suggested that we need to ________ a committee of experts to ________the cultural heritage and _______it from being harmed.
proposal
progress
development
heritage
temples
damage
establish
preserve
prevent
Scientist Says Progress Shouldn't Damage Cultural Heritage
Key phrases
1 from problems to solutions
2 economic development
3 give way to
4 preserve everything from our past
5 move towards the future
6 keep the balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites
7 lead to great solutions
8 control floods
9 produce electricity
10 supply water
经济发展
给……让路
保存我们过去的一切
走向未来
在发展与文化遗址保护之间找到平衡点，并加以保持
从问题到解决办法
带来好的解决方案
控制洪水
发电
供水
11 The proposal led to protests.
12 destroy cultural relics
13 turn to sb for help
14 the loss of cultural relics
15 raise funds
16 investigate the issue
17 make a proposal for
18 bring ... together
19 be taken down piece by piece
20 countless cultural relics
Key phrases
该提案引发了抗议。
摧毁文物
向某人寻求帮助
文物损失
调查这个问题
筹集资金
对……提出建议
把……聚在一起
被一块块地拆开
无数的文物
21 It was considered a great success.
22 find a path to the future
23 work together to build a better tomorrow
24 run a programme
25 the global community
Key phrases
它被认为是巨大的成功。
找到通往未来的道路
运营一个项目
国际社会
携手共建更加美好的明天
Key grammar
Finding and keeping the right balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge. (Para. 1)
Preparing a delicious snack does not have to be too difficult.
Playing basketball and swimming are his favourite sports.
动名词作主语：
如果一个动名词作主语，谓语动词用 ；
两个或两个以上（指不同事时），则用 。
单数
复数
Not only had the countries found a path to the future that did not run
over the relics of the past, but they had also learnt that it was possible for
countries to work together to build a better tomorrow. (Para. 5)
Key grammar
◆ not only … but also ... 连接主语时，谓语动词采用“就近原则”
连接两个并列分句时，not only所在的句子用部分倒装
a. Not only the students but also the teacher is enjoying the film.
b. Not only can a beautiful smile make ourselves happy, but also it enables others to feel delighted.
◆我不仅对这个领域有强烈的热情，而且我还拥有必要的技能和品质。
这项措施不仅可以提高效率，而且还能加强合作。
我不仅对你的帮助心存感激，而且还被你的善良深深打动。
Not only do I have a strong passion for this field, but also I possess the necessary skills and qualities.
Not only can this measure improve efficiency, but also it can enhance cooperation.
Not only am I grateful for your help, but also I am deeply touched by your kindness.