1、Reading for writing Write a news report 内容分析 文化遗产是历史和文化传承的重要载体，但很多文化遗 产经历了成百上千年的岁月洗礼，而面临年久失修、亟 待保护的危急局面，而最重要的是很多文化遗产的重要 历史和文化价值还没有得到充分认识。数字媒体的等技 术的发展，给文化遗产的保护带来了新的生机和可能。 Which cultural heritage do these pictures show? Mogao Caves. The Mogao Caves (莫高窟莫高窟), also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes
2、(千佛洞千佛洞), form a system of 492 temples 25km (16 mi) southeast of the center of Dunhuang, an oasis(绿洲绿洲) strategically located at a religious and cultural crossroads on the Silk Road, in Gansu province, China. Mogao Caves is a group of ancient caves which were built in different dynasties. It is famo
3、us for exquisite(精美精美 的的)murals(壁画壁画)and various sculptures(建筑建筑) kept inside the caves. With 735 caves, more than 45,000 square meters of murals, 2,415 colored sculptures of different size. The caves contain some of the finest examples of Buddhist art(佛教艺术佛教艺术) spanning a period of 1,000 years. Let
4、s read a news report to find one possible solution. The Mogao Caves are such important parts of Chinas cultural heritage. Can you tell how to make it fully known to the whole world? Read the news report and answer the questions. P8 1 1. What are the researchers and scientists trying to do? What mode
5、rn technology are they using? 2. Why are so many people interested in the Mogao Caves? 3. What do you think of the researchers opinion in the last paragraph? 1. What are the researchers and scientists trying to do? What modern technology are they using? The researchers and scientists are trying to i
6、ncrease knowledge and appreciation of Chinas ancient cultural heritage. They are using digital photography to record a collection of images. 2. Why are so many people interested in the Mogao Caves? Because they have long been a meeting point for different cultures and are part of the history of many
7、 countries. 3. What do you think of the researchers opinion in the last paragraph? I agree with the researchers opinion. Understanding our own and other cultures is a great way to understand ourselves and others. Study the organisation and language features. Read the news report again and find these
8、 parts. Lead sentence Direct quote Paraphrase Background information Reporting verbs Words to show comparison and/or contrast P8 2-1 Underline the relative clauses that the writer uses to identify the following. things people time P8 2-2 How to write a news report? Headline Lead sentence Ending Tell the reader the facts, details, examples, etc. Body A Lead sentence B Direct quote C Paraphrase D Background information E Relative clauses Write a news report about a person or a group who works to protect our cultural heritage.
