1、Unit 4 Protecting our heritage sites The Great Pyramid of Giza belongs to the cultural heritage sites.This tall man-made structure shows us the advanced _.Yellowstone National Park is one of the natural heritage sites.It is known for _ and geothermal features.Mount Huangshan,one of _,is famous for i
2、ts breathtaking mountain scenery.ancient architecture its diverse wildlife the mixed sites1.Watch the video and finish the blanks on P43.2.What do the three places mentioned in the video have in common?Viewing Some of the heritage sites face serious dangers.The lecture below is given by a UNESCO off
3、icial,who explains some of these dangers.(P44-45)Sudden and powerful Para.1:Heritage sites are in urgent need of _.Para.6:Such dangers can have disastrous outcomes not only for the sites,but also for people.Paras.25:_Natural forcesHuman activitiesLong-term natural forces _ natural forces Wars_ _ Par
4、a.7:We share _ to protect heritage sites.various dangers.The flood of touristsWidespread developmenta joint responsibilityA1Global readingRead the transcript and complete the chart below.protectionHeritage sites face Why does the lecturer ask two questions in the beginning?By connecting the content
5、of the lecture with the audiences personal experience,he arouses the audiences interest and naturally introduces the topic.Detailed reading:Para.1Sudden and powerful natural forces Long-term natural forcesThe city of BamThe Great Pyramid of GizaNatural forcesDetailed reading:Para.2How does the lectu
6、rer show the threats of natural forces on heritage sites?examplesHow do wars threaten heritage sites?Can you give some examples?Missile attacks can damage ancient clay sculptures and buildings.Some fighters even destroy heritage sites on purpose.Detailed reading:Para.3The flood of tourists may cause
7、 damage to the heritage sites.Example:Thousands of tourists climbing up the narrow stone steps every day are wearing down the temples of Angkor.Detailed reading:Para.4Is it always good to gain UNESCO World Heritage status?Why?Why is the Historic Center of Vienna in Danger?Due to high-rise constructi
8、on projects in central Vienna.Detailed reading:Para.5What caused the loss of the coral on the Great Barrier Reef?What will happen if the reef disappears?Detailed reading:Para.6causesconsequencesglobal warminghigh seawater temperaturea wide diversity of ocean species may lose home;tourism and fishing
9、 in the local area may be affected;coastline may suffer from waves and floods;.current situationthe fragile natural ecology is seriously affectedDetailed reading:Para.7What does the lecturer call on the audience to do?Acknowledge the outstanding universal value of our heritage sites,and treat them w
10、ith respect;Look at the UNESCO website and participate in any way we can to protect and preserve heritage sites.How can we participate in the protection of heritage sites?Join the UNESCO volunteering programs;Raise public awareness of heritage protection by sharing news and links through social medi
11、a;Make some posters about heritage and post them on the Internet;Be a sustainable tourist by respecting local culture and customs and not damaging sites or littering when visiting.Further thinkingHeritage is the shared wealth of mankind.A concerted effort to preserve our heritage is a vital link to
12、our cultural,educational,aesthetic,inspirational,and economic legacies.Todays harvestHomeworkResearch on a historic or natural site in your area and make a poster to introduce it.Summary There are currently around 1,000 heritage sites worldwide,many of _ are facing _ (variety)dangers and in need of
13、urgent protection.Two main factors lead to the risk of heritage sites.The long-term natural forces,_ wind,water and temperature,can generally wear _ heritage sites while natural disasters can lead to the sites _(destroy).Another big danger is human activities.Wars can damage both natural and cultura
14、l heritage sites.Meanwhile,World Heritage status may bring about problems,for instance,the sites suffer wear and tear,resulting _ the flood of tourists.Besides,in line with human population growth increases the demand for production and consumption of goods,_(put)heritage sites in danger.Such danger
15、s can have _(disaster)outcomes not only for the sites themselves,but also for people.Therefore,heritage protection is at the top of agenda.The more we acknowledge the outstanding value of our heritage sites,the more likely we are_(treat)them with respect.We all share a joint _(responsible)to protect
16、 and preserve them.whichlikedownbeing destroyedfromputtingdisastrous to treat responsibilityvarious有有(来自来自.的的)危险危险 _面临面临/冒着冒着风险风险 _冒险冒险 _（使）处于危险（使）处于危险 _有有的危险的危险 _脱离危险脱离危险 _Heritage in danger.Widespread development puts our cultural and natural heritage sites in danger.(L32)Heritage sites are at ris
17、k from natural forces.(L9)Many heritage sites are even at risk of being lost forever.(L33)at risk(from.)at the risk of doing take a risk/risks（put)in dangerin danger of out of dangerWhat historic or natural sites are there in your area?Also,they often use stories and interesting comparisons to descr
18、ibe historical figures or event(page 37 para 3)Chinas takeover of Hong Kong was a _ event.You must place these events in their _ context.historicalhistorichistorical 有关历史有关历史的的historic 有历史性意义的有历史性意义的Have you ever been awed by natural wonders?(L2)ln.U feelings of respect and slight fear 敬畏，惊叹敬畏，惊叹lvt
19、.to fill sb with awe 使敬畏，使惊叹使敬畏，使惊叹adj.awesome 令人敬畏的，令人惊叹的，极好的令人敬畏的，令人惊叹的，极好的 e.g.Her first view of the pyramids filled her with awe.她初见金字塔时她初见金字塔时,敬畏之感油然而生。敬畏之感油然而生。Mencius said:“If you have good government,the people will be in awe of you.孟子孟子曰曰“善政民畏之。善政民畏之。”preserve VS.conserve VS.reservereserve:
20、“保留以备用”Id like to reserve a room tonight.我想预定一个今晚的房间。All rights reserved.版权所有。a wildlife reserve 野生动植物保护区large oil and gas reserves 大量的石油和天然气贮藏量preserve:“保护、保存以保持现状”preserve sites of cultural and natural importance to mankind(L4)保护对人类具有重要意义的文化与自然遗产地We will do everything to preserve peace.You can pre
21、serve meat or fish in salt.conserve:“节约或善加管理以保存”You can set the temperature to 26 in order to conserve energy.We should conserve oil and gas by making full use of other energy sources.Unfortunately,they face a variety of dangers and many of them are in urgent need of protection.(L7)adj.urgent 紧急的紧急的
22、v._敦促，极力主张敦促，极力主张 n._ 强烈的冲动强烈的冲动;迫切的要求迫切的要求n._ 紧急，紧迫性紧急，紧迫性urgeurge（1）_ 有有做某事的冲动做某事的冲动（2）_ 敦敦促某人做某事促某人做某事（3）_ 极力主张、强烈极力主张、强烈要求要求 have the urge to do sthurge sb to do sthurge that sb(should)do sth;It is urged that sb(should)do sthurgency .,an incredible UNESCO cultural heritage site(L17)ladj.difficul
23、t to believe 难以置信的难以置信的,不可思议的不可思议的ladj.extremely good 极好的极好的uadv.incredibly;unbelievably 令人难以置信的是；极其令人难以置信的是；极其1.I felt _ ashamed of myself for getting so angry.2.It seemed incredible _ she had been there a week already.3.Translate:We should not dismiss as lies the incredible stories that children m
24、ay tell us.我们不应我们不应把把孩子们告诉我们的一些孩子们告诉我们的一些不可思议的不可思议的故事故事当成当成谎话谎话而不而不予理睬予理睬。incrediblythatThe more we acknowledge the outstanding universal value of heritage sites,the more likely we are to treat them with respect.(L48)uacknowledge 承认，认可；致谢1.It is a truth universally _(acknowledge)that a single man in
25、 possession of a good fortune must be want of a wife.2.The army sent me a postcard _(acknowledge)my request.3.He is also acknowledged _ an excellent goalkeeper.asacknowledgingacknowledged被.吸引，对.痴迷坚信非常需要具体问题使磨损/逐渐磨平故意地引起，导致多种多样的当务之急有共同责任做某事一想到be fascinated by have the belief that;be fully convinced t
26、hat.in urgent need of sthspecific issueswear down（n.磨损 wear and tear）on purpose;intentionally;deliberatelygive rise to;bring about at the thought ofshare a joint responsibility to do sthat the top of the agendaa wide diversity/variety of1.If so,you might already understand why UNESCO is fighting _(p
27、reserve)sites of cultural and natural importance to mankind.2.There are _(current)around 1,100 sites in more than 160 countries worldwide.3.Unfortunately,they face a variety of dangers,many of _ are _ urgent need of protection.4.Heritage sites are _ risk from natural forces.5.The long-term natural f
28、orces,such as wind,water and temperature,can gradually wear _ heritage sites.to preserveText Reviewcurrentlyinwhichatdown6.Wars can cause a great deal of damage _ both cultural and natural heritage sites.7.Sometimes,amazing ancient clay sculptures and buildings are _(accident)destroyed by missile at
29、tacks during periods of _(violent).8.In some conflict areas where civil wars often break out,fighters have even destroyed sites _ purpose.9.Meanwhile,World Heritage status may give rise _a series of problems.10.Its only natural _ the sites suffer a bit of wear and tear.toText Reviewviolenceaccidenta
30、llythattoon11.Thousands ot tourists _(climb)up the narrow stone steps are wearing down these ancient buildings and the logn-term consequences could lead to _(repair)destruction of the internal structure.12.Many heritage sites are even at risk of _(lose)forever.13.Such dangers can have _(disaster)out
31、comes not only for the sites themselves,but also for people.14.As well as being home _ a wide diversity of ocean species,the reef can boost tourism and fishing.climbingText Reviewirreparabledisastrousbeing lostto15.Heritage protection is _ the top of the agenda _the benefit of all mankind.16.The mor
32、e we acknowledge the outstanding universal value of our heritage sites,the_(likely)we are to treat them with respect.17.We all share a _(join)responsibility to protect and preserve them,not just for ourselves,_ for future generations.18.If your heart breaks like _(me)at the thought of our _(replace)
33、heritage _(lose)forever,please take action.forText Reviewmore likelyjointminebutirreplaceablebeing lostatRead the blog entry(P47-B1)about the site and complete the blog entry with the correct forms of the words and phrases.incrediblehave worn down internalurgentruinedat the thought ofcivilizationagenda
