课件19张PPT。Book VII Module 6
The World’s Cultural HeritageKnowledge quiz1. After 20 years of careful excavation three underground vaults(墓穴) officially opened to the public in 1979, 1989, and 1994 respectively, displaying thousands of terra-cotta warriors, horses and chariots, all arranged in battle formations. This heritage lies in Xi’an, Shanxi province. Can you guess this?2. This grotto/cave is located in Luoyang, Henan province, which is one of the three famous big rock caves. It has more than 1,500 years history up to now.What’s the name of this heritage? Knowledge quiz3. This is a temple, which is located in Beijing. The temple's main building is the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests(祈年殿), where the emperor prayed for good harvests. Can you guess this heritage? What is it?4. This heritage is a mountain which lies in Anhui province. It is said that you won't want to visit any other mountains after seeing wu yue but you won't wish to see even wu yue after returning from this mountain. What’s this heritage?Terracotta Warriors and HorsesLongmen GrottoesTemple of HeavenMount HuangshanA cave of ZhoukoudianBeijing Man Heritage SiteBeijing Man Skimming (Read the passage quickly and find the main facts or ideas) Read Part 1 and find the information needed:Prehistoric human bones were discovered They changed China’s knowledge of its history A complete skull
was discovered These discoveries proved the existence of a human species between 700,000 and 200,000 years ago Japan invaded China Excavations at the Beijing Man Site stopped; fossils disappeared, never found later The People’s Republic of China was establishedExcavations starting again, Zhoukoudian becoming a tourist attraction It was listed as a world heritage site Giving important information, providing amazing evidence Read Part 2 and match the following paragraphs with the main ideas:
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Paragraph 5a. the Chinese Academy of Sciences is trying to raise public awareness about it.
b. Zhoukoudian is on the World Cultural Heritage List.
c. The Zhoukoudian Beijing Man Site is one of the most important world heritage sites in China.
d. Zhoukoudian is in serious danger. Scanning (look through the passage and find the details)Read Part 1 again and decide whether the following sentences are True or False(correct the false sentences if possible):1. The prehistoric human bones came from a known species of man. ( )
2. However, the life span of Beijing Man was short. About 75% of the people probably died before the age of 14. ( )
3. Ashes were found alongside the fossils which showed they used fire. ( )
4. They also made tools of stones and sharpened bones. ( )FFTFan unknown70%bonesstones Part 2 Answer the question. Why is ZhouKoudian in serious danger today?
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Parts of the cave have been badly affected by rain and exposure to the air.Some areas are almost completely covered in weeds.Pollution from nearby cement factories has also contributed to the problem .Read the passage carefully and complete the following activities:A. Explain what the word they refers to in these sentences.1. They came from an unknown species of man.
2. They also made tools from bones and sharpened stones.
3. They have recommended that the site be closed and repaired.
4. They have suggested that the general public be
encouraged to help with the problem.
The bones came from an unknown species of man.The prehistoric men also made tools from bones and
sharpened stones.The officials of UNESCO have recommended that the
site be closed and repaired. The Chinese Academy of Sciences have suggested
that the general public be encouraged to help with the
problem.B. Translate the following sentences:
1. Four sites where Beijing Man and his relations lived were discovered on the northern face of Dragon Bone Hill (Longgushan).
2. Some areas are almost completely covered in weeds, causing serious damage.
人们在龙骨山的北坡发现了北京人及其近亲居住过的遗址。不少地方杂草丛生,破败不堪。
Fewer than 5% lived to the age of 50. Even so, they were quite sophisticated….the use of fire, bone tools and sharpened stone. (Part 1)
A. difficult B. complicated
C. advanced D. energeticC. Guess the meaning of the italicised word according to the contextD. Which sentence in the passage is the closest in meaning to the following one?
The caves are such valuable cultural heritage that it is extremely important for us to take some measures.
(Part 2)They are a precious part of our cultural heritage – it is of vital importance that we do something. 1. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the following words.
In 1920s, archaeologists __________ some prehistoric human_______ ,which came from an unknown _______ of man ,and were the first _________ of primitive human life in China long before. Evidences showed that they knew how to use fire and even made ______ of bones.
Today , however, the remains are in serious _________.Parts of the cave have been badly affected by nature. ___________ has also contributed to the problem. So the Scientists have suggested that the general public be ____________ to help with the problem. discoveredbonesspeciesevidencetoolsdangerPollutionencouragedbone species dangerous encourage discover tool pollute evidence2. Work in pairs and discuss your answer to the question.
What should we do to protect the Beijing Man Heritage ?First of all/ To start withWhat’s more/Furthermore/In additionLast but not leastThank you !