一轮复习 B6U4 Protecting our heritage sites

一轮复习 B6U4 Protecting our heritage sites

Learning Objectives

At the end of this class, you will be able to:

1.grasp the expressions about cultural heritage through gap filling in certain contexts.

2.introduce cultural heritage from four aspects namely the importance of the cultural heritage, the history and the present of cultural heritage, the preservation of cultural heritage.

3.strengthen the awareness of preserving cultural heritage.

Teaching process

Step 1 Lead-in

Review the key expressions in the unit (Words bank)

1.ancient     2. civilization    3. preserve/conserve    4.harm/damage    5. collapse      6. irreplaceable      7. cooperation      8. restoration     9. cultural heritage    

10. historical relics            11. be proud of              12. date back to       13. protect …from…          14. heritage protection        15. wear down       

16. in danger (of)/at risk (of)    17. in urgent need of          18. on purpose       

19. be of great significance      20. at the top of the agenda    21. a symbol of      

22. treat…with respect      23. in memory of      24. call on sb to do/appeal to sb to do

Step 2 Task 1 Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the given words. 

historical relics       in memory of          civilization         in urgent need of

 preservation        in danger of            irreplaceable          date back to 

1. The Great Wall is not only a symbol of Chinese _________________but also a witness to the wisdom of our ancient ancestors. The history of the Great Wall ______________Spring and Autumn period.

2. Now, The Great Wall is ____________   collapse due to overgrown weeds. 

3. The Taj Mahal was built by emperor Shah Jahan _______________his wife. It is not only a breathtaking architectural wonder but also a profound symbol of eternal love. 

4. Now the air pollution is affecting the image of the building，it is _________________protection.

5. The Mogao Caves in China are an important place with old Buddhist art and stories, showing over 1,000 years of history along the Silk Road. They hold an _____________ position in the historical development of China.

6. Currently, over-tourism poses significant challenges to the ______________ of _____________ in the Mogao Caves. 

Step 3 Task 2 Fill in the blanks and underline the measures for heritage protection.

The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, ①________ are known as the "Caves of a Thousand Buddhas", are one of China's most treasured cultural heritage sites. ②__________ (locate) along the ancient Silk Road, these caves contain over 1,000 years of Buddhist art, including colorful murals and statues. In 1987, UNESCO ③___________ (list) them as a World Heritage Site, recognizing their outstanding universal value.

However, the caves now face serious threats. Natural factors like wind erosion and human activities, ④____________ (especial) over-tourism, have caused irreversible damage. 

To protect this ⑤______________ (replace) treasure, international cooperation is essential. UNESCO has called on experts worldwide ⑥____________ (share) conservation technologies. Meanwhile, the Chinese government ⑦____________ (invest) heavily in digital preservation projects since 2015, aiming to reduce physical contact with the fragile walls.Local organizations also play ⑧___________ vital role. They educate visitors about the importance of ⑨__________ (treat) cultural relics with respect. As individuals, we must realize that protecting the Mogao Caves is not just a duty for experts ⑩_____________ a responsibility for everyone. Only through joint efforts can we ensure that future generations will admire their beauty.

Step 4 Task 3 Write a passage to call for heritage protection.

1.Discuss for more suggestions.( write down two suggestions to preserve the cultural heritage)

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2.Write a short passage to call on people to protect the cultural heritage (Please use attributive clauses).

假设你是李华，你校将举办“文化遗产保护周”（Cultural Heritage Protection Week）活动，请你以学生会的名义，写一封倡议书，号召全校同学积极参与保护遗址的活动。内容包括：

1.保护遗址的重要性；2.具体行动建议；3.呼吁大家参与。

注意：1. 词数100左右。2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。3. 尽可能多的运用本单元的词块和定语从句。

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Step 7 Emotional education.

Learn from the video and see how President Xi preserved cultural heritage.

People should cherish the city’s historical and cultural heritage as their own lives.