1、Unit 4 Protecting our heritage sitesIntegrated skills1.Fill in the table below.The value of our heritageIntroduction The plains of the Serengeti and pyramids of Egypt are the great heritage sites we take(1)_ in and must be(2)_.UNESCO considers heritage as“our(3)_ from the past,what we live with toda
2、y,and what we pass on to future generations”and“irreplaceable sources of life and(4)_”.pride protected legacy inspiration Read the editorial on page 50 and answer the questions below.A Some examples of heritage sites The incredible(5)_ of heritage sites reminds us of the power of nature and the geni
3、us of man.Jiuzhaigou Valley,(6)_ to mighty snow-capped mountains,thick forests alive with wildlife,impressive waterfalls and blue lakes,has(7)_ scenery,(8)_ makes us realize that nature has truly created a masterpiece.The Borobudur Temple(9)_ us with the effort,determination and intense belief of th
4、e people who built it with only primitive tools.Conclusion Heritage sites not only(10)_ questions but also pose questions.Heritage sites provide us with opportunities to wonder,to be inspired and to think more deeply about our time on the Earth.splendour home dreamlike which impresses answer 2.Accor
5、ding to the editorial,why should we protect heritage sites?Because the incredible splendour of heritage sites is a reminder of the power of nature and the genius of man.3.How do you understand the quote from Cicero?From my point of view,Ciceros quote means that knowing about our past helps us unders
6、tand the present and the future better.If we were ignorant of our past,our knowledge about cultural and natural environments would be lacking.We would lose vital information that could help us become better by not repeating past mistakes.We would also not appreciate all the efforts and struggles of
7、the people that came before us.1.Mr Li is a professor in the field of history.2.The host thinks making laws is a good way to protect heritage sites.3.Mr Li wants more tourists coming to the heritage sites.4.The host thinks that limits can ensure the safety of these sites.5.Mr Lis main job is to rais
8、e funds for the local heritage projects.6.We can educate local officials about the importance of heritage sites.Listen to the radio interview about the protection of heritage sites and finish the exercises below.B1 Decide whether the following statements are true(T)or false(F).B T/FT/FT/FT/FT/FT/FB2
9、 Listen to the interview again and complete the notes below.How to protect heritage sitesMeasures to limit the number of tourists Ask tourists to(1)_ through an app or on the website in advance (2)_ how long tourists can spend visiting the heritage sites on a daily basisResources (3)_ Equipment (4)_
10、 in many other fields Education Launch campaigns (5)_(6)_purchase tickets Set strict time limits on Money Scientists,engineers and expertsSet up websites Give out leaflets Host:Hello!On todays show were talking about ways to protect our cultural and natural heritage sites.Im here with an expert in t
11、he field of heritage protection.Welcome to our show,Mr Li.In my opinion,making laws is a good way to protect the heritage sites at the national level.What ideas do you have for protecting the worlds heritage sites?Mr Li:Hi,and thank you for having me here today.I think one important measure we can t
12、ake is to limit the number of tourists to our heritage sites.This way,itll be easier to preserve them for future generations.Host:Thank you for that,Mr Li.When you mention limiting the number of tourists,whats your suggestion?Mr Li:Online booking can help deal with massive tourism at the site level.
13、Well only allow tickets to be purchased in advance through an app or on the website.Host:What else can we do to limit the number of tourists?Mr Li:We can set strict time limits on how long tourists can spend visiting the heritage sites on a daily basis.Host:It seems to me that limits alone wont be e
14、nough to ensure the safety of these sites.Would you agree?Mr Li:Absolutely.We also need a lot of resources.If we want to restoredamaged sites,we need money and equipment.We also need scientists and engineers,as well as experts in many other fields.A big part of my job is to raise funds for our local
15、 heritage projects.Host:Anything else?Mr Li:Another critical step is to educate the general public about the importance of heritage sites.For example,this could involve launching campaigns,setting up websites and giving out leaflets.We can also give advice to local officials on how to manage them pr
16、operly.Every little thing helps!In pairs,discuss the protection of heritage sites.Use the following ideas to help you.C Your discussion can focus on:The importance of protecting heritage sites Methods of protection Moving on to another topicWhen too much time has been spent on a topic,or your partne
17、r has nothing more to say about a topic,you can move on to another topic.e.g.I think weve talked enough about this point.Maybe we could move on to.I think theres nothing more to talk about this aspect.Lets change the topic to.A:Lets discuss the importance of protecting heritage sites first.I think h
18、eritage sites are a reminder of the power of nature and the genius of man.B:Absolutely right.Natural heritage sites amaze us with their splendour and command our respect for nature,and cultural heritage sites can connect us with the past.A:Yes.I think weve talked enough about this point.Maybe we cou
19、ld move on to discussing some useful measures.B:OK.In my opinion,even if UNESCO does declare a place as a heritage site,it offers little protection especially if local communities do not take ownership to preserve their heritage.A:I agree with you.Local communities should take some measures.For inst
20、ance,limiting the number of visitors to these sites and regulating how often or how long theyre open to visitors are the first step in the right direction.Can you add anything?B:Yes,I can.Activities like fundraising events can help contribute towards resources required to carry out any restoration a
21、nd preservation projects.A:I definitely agree!Im also thinking how little is being done to educate the general public about their importance.The public might be unaware of the dangers that heritage sites are facing.We need to ensure everyone becomes a part of the solution rather than the problem.B:Y
22、es,but lets change the topic to what effective methods can raise public awareness.I think one is to launch awareness campaigns about the dangers to these vulnerable sites and also how to prevent those dangers.Do you have any other ideas?A:Yes,I do.Most people use the Internet nowadays,so itll be ext
23、remely helpful to set up easily accessible and informative websites about the topic.B:Thats a great idea.I know that if we all work together to take care of our heritage sites,future generations will get to enjoy them too.To write an article calling for the protection of heritage sites,you can follo
24、w the structure below:State the importance of the protection of heritage sites.Give your ideas on how to protect our heritage sites.Sum up the main points and call on people to take action.Write an article calling for the protection of heritage sites.Use your ideas from part C and the information in
25、 parts A and B to help you.C Planning your writingMake sure you use very clear and direct language.You can also use modal verbs to express obligation to protect heritage sites.An effective closing paragraph is essential to a piece of successful writing.At the end of the writing,you should sum up the
26、 main points.You could also include an interesting statement or a projection for the future.There are some common expressions that can be used to draw conclusions,e.g.in conclusion,to conclude,to sum up,in summary.Remember to check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and yo
27、ur partner.Pay attention to the following aspects:Punctuation Spelling Grammar Choice of words Style(formal/informal)StructureSelf-review What ideas do you give on the protection of our heritage sites?Does your writing have an effective conclusion?Peer review What does your partner think of the stru
28、cture of your writing?What suggestions does your partner give for further improvement?Checking your writingA link to the pastHeritage sites are a reminder of the power of nature and the genius of man.Natural heritage sites amaze us with their splendour and command our respect for nature.Cultural her
29、itage sites can connect us with the past.They remind us of our achievements and link us to the great story of human history.Preserving our heritage sites allows us to appreciate the past and to find inspiration for the future.In order to preserve heritage sites successfully,we could put in place som
30、e of the following measures.First,we should limit the number of visitors to heritage sites and regulate how often or how long the sites are open to visitors.This measure may help reduce the damage that might be caused due to uncontrolled tourist flow.This measure is possible if tickets for the sites
31、 need to be purchased or booked in advance.In this way,the site authorities can keep a watchful eye on the sites and manage them better.Second,we needto invest more money in the projects about the restoration and preservation oflocal heritage to help maintain project resources such as essential equi
32、pment.Last but not least,we have to educate the general public about the importance of heritage sites,the dangers they face and the methods to protect them.Effective ways to do this could include launching awareness campaigns and setting up informative websites.The public might be unaware of the dan
33、gers that heritage sites are facing,so making this information available to them will encourage them to become a part of the solution rather than the problem.In conclusion,every heritage site is unique and has a special cultural or physical significance.Humans are the guardians of these irreplaceabl
34、e treasures,so it is in the interest of our legacy to do our job with pride.I hope that we can all work together to take care of our heritage sites and preserve them so that future generations can look back at us in admiration for a job well done.Our world will be all the richer for it.Polish up your writing.
