1、Unit 1 Cultural HeritageReading for Writing Collect information from the news report about promoting culture through digital images;Identify the features of language and structure of a news report;Write a news report about a person or group who works to protect our cultural heritage.Learning Objecti
2、vesWhat do you know about the Mogao Caves?Mogao Caves is a group of ancient caves which were built in different dynasties.It is famous for exquisite(精美的)murals(壁画)and various sculptures(建筑)kept inside the caves.With 735 caves,more than 45,000 square meters of murals,and 2,415 colored sculptures of d
3、ifferent size,the caves contain some of the finest examples of Buddhist art(佛教艺术)spanning a period of 1,000 years.The Mogao Caves(莫高窟),also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes(千佛洞),form a system of 492 temples,25km southeast of the center of Dunhuang,an oasis(绿洲)strategically located at a religiou
4、s and cultural crossroads on the Silk Road,in Gansu province,China.1 Read the news report on page 8 and answer the questions.1.What are the researchers and scientists trying to do?What modern technology are they using?2.Why are so many people interested in the Mogao Caves?3.What do you think of the
5、researchers opinion in the last paragraph?The researchers and scientists are trying to increase knowledge and appreciation of Chinas ancient cultural heritage.They are using digital photography to record a collection of images.People are interested in the Mogao Caves because they have long been a me
6、eting point for different cultures and are part of the history of many countries.I agree with the researchers opinion.Understanding our own and other cultures is a great way to understand ourselves and others.2 Study the organisation and language features.1.Read the report again and find these parts
7、.A.Lead sentence 导语 B.Direct quote 直接引用语 C.Paraphrase 解释 D.Background information 背景信息 E.Reporting verbs 引述动词 F.Words to show comparison and/or contrast 表示比较或对比的词2 Study the organisation and language features.A.Lead sentencesThe lead sentence sums up the key parts of the report,including information
8、 about“where,when,who and what”.Paraphrase gives more information about the lead sentences,or sometimes briefly explains some terms.2 Study the organisation and language features.The second paragraph gives a brief introduction to the background information of the Mogao Caves to help readers have a b
9、etter understanding of the whole event.The words that show comparison are“.as international as they were.”.2 Study the organisation and language features.Reporting words include say,tell,ask,explain,comment,suggest,etc.1.Do you think it is necessary to use the quote?2.Why are quotes often used in ne
10、ws report?What functions do they have?Yes.It further clarifies the importance of protecting and appreciating the cultural heritage.It makes the information/opinion more convincing and persuasive.2 Study the organisation and language features.2.Underline the relative clauses that the writer uses to i
11、dentify the following.A.things B.people C.time2 Study the organisation and language features.3 Write a news report about a person or group who works to protect our cultural heritage.1.Read the interview notes.2.Draft a news report according to the outline.4.Share your writing.3.Exchange drafts with
12、a partner.Read the interview notes.Chen Lei,Wuhansenior teachertakes photos of old buildingswants to preserve cultural heritageinterviews old peoplewrites about the buildingsvisits schools to tell students about.Protectors of the Past,Wuhuprotect old houseshelp repair buildingslook for cultural reli
13、csshow cultural relics to the public raise money repair temples and cultural relics Draft a news report according to the outline.HeadlineLead sentence Write a title to get the readers attention.Tell the readers who,what,where,and why.A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDSChen Lei is a senior teacher wh
14、o takes photos of old buildings in Wuhan in order to preserve the citys cultural heritage.BodyTell the reader the facts,details,examples,etc.Explain what the person or group does.Use relative clauses.Use quotes and paraphrases.Every day,Chen Lei takes his camera and.Ending End with a short summary t
15、o help the readers remember the main idea.Neither people nor buildings last forever,but Chen Leis photos can help us remember them.A Picture Is Worth A Thousand WordsChen Lei is a senior teacher who takes photos of old buildings in Wuhan in order to preserve the citys cultural heritage.Every day,Che
16、n Lei takes his camera and walks patiently through the older parts of the city.Over the years he has taken thousands of pictures of old buildings to create a record for his fellow citizens in the present and future.Another important part of his project are the interviews he conducts with elderly res
17、idents.Often these stories help to bring the interesting histories of the buildings to life,giving them their place in the human stories of Wuhans citizens.He writes about the buildings,their inhabitants and the stories that weave them together.He also visits schools to tell students about their cul
18、tural heritage.Neither people nor buildings last forever,but Chen Leis photos can help us remember them.The stories that accompany them also help build a picture of life for future generations to hear and add their own stories,too.HeadlineLead sentenceBodyEnding Exchange drafts with a partner.Is the
19、re a title?Does the lead sentence tell the reader about the situation?Has the writer included details and explanations?Are there quotes and paraphrases?Does the writer use relative clauses to identify people,places,things,times,etc.?Does the writer end with a short summary?Are there any grammar or s
20、pelling mistakes?Use the checklist to help each other revise the drafts.Share your writing.Put up your news report in the classroom.1 How can you take part in cultural heritage protection?Read the passage.Then complete the phrases below and use them to finish the passage.totosuretoa balanceinfromto
21、take part in be proud to keep a balance lead to prevent.from make sure donate.to turn to2 Read the conversation and learn about intangible cultural heritage(ICH).Then complete it with the right relative pronouns or adverbs.(that/which)where/whose where/on which that/which who whose when Did you find
22、 it easy or difficult to talk about culture and history?Why or why not?_ What was the most interesting part of this unit and why?_ How does learning about cultural heritage affect your opinion about your role in protecting your culture?_ Overall,I thought this unit was good useful so-so difficult.Polish your writing of news report.
