1、Egypt-Egyptian n.adj.Cairo n.开罗开罗The Nile 尼罗河尼罗河 Aswan Dam 阿斯旺大坝阿斯旺大坝Pyramidsthe Sphinx阿布辛贝神庙cultural relics/heritageFrom Problems to SolutionsAswan Dam阿斯旺大坝阿斯旺大坝 damn.水坝predictionSolutionsEvaluations n.评价评价Problems From Problems to Solutions Economic development is necessary if we want to improve s
2、ociety.There comes a time when the old must give way to the new,and it is not possible to preserve everything from our past as we move towards the future.Finding and keeping the right balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge.Big challenges,however,can some
3、times lead to great solutions.In the 1950s,the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile in order to control floods,produce electricity,and supply water to more farmers in the area.But the proposal led to protests.Water from the dam would likely damage a number of temples and des
4、troy cultural relics that were an important part of Egypts cultural heritage.After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem,and citizens who lived near the dam,the government turned to the United Nations for help in 1959.A committee was established to limit damage to the Egyptian buil
5、dings and prevent the loss of cultural relics.The group asked for contributions from different departments and raised funds within the international community.Experts investigated the issue,conducted several tests,and then made a proposal for how the buildings could be saved.Finally,a document was s
6、igned,and the work began in 1960.The project brought together governments and environmentalists from around the world.Temples and other cultural sites were taken down piece by piece,and then moved and put back together again in a place where they were safe from the water.In 1961,German engineers mov
7、ed the first temple.Over the next 20 years,thousands of engineers and workers rescued 22 temples and countless cultural relics.Fifty countries donated nearly$80 million to the project.When the project ended in 1980,it was considered a great success.Not only had the countries found a path to the futu
8、re that did not run over the relics of the past,but they had also learnt that it was possible for countries to work together to build a better tomorrow.The spirit of the Aswan Dam project is still alive today.Perhaps the best example is shown by UNESCO,which runs a programme that prevents world cult
9、ural heritage sites around the world from disappearing.If a problem seems too difficult for a single nation,the global community can sometimes provide a solution.organizationProgress of societyProtection of the cultural sitesProblem?Balance?Para.1Economic development is necessary if we want to impro
10、ve society.There comes a time when the old must give way to the new,and it is not possible to preserve everything from our past as we move towards the future.Finding and keeping the right balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge.Big challenges,however,can
11、sometimes lead to great solutions.In the 1950s,the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile in order to control floods,produce electricity,and supply water to more farmers in the area.But the proposal led to protests.Water from the dam would likely damage a number of temples and
12、 destroy cultural relics that were an important part of Egypts cultural heritage.After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem,and citizens who lived near the dam,the government turned to the United Nations for help in 1959.Paras.1-2A proposal：To build a new dam across the NileTip 1:
13、Writing a transitional sentence can build a bridge between paragraphsPara.2In order to control floods,produce electricity and supply water.After listening to,the government turned to the United Nations for help in 1959.Q2:Why did the proposal lead to protests?Because the water from the dam would lik
14、ely damage a number of temples and destroy cultural relics.Q3:What did the government do then?governmenta good listenera“government of action”Q1:Why did the government make the proposal?Para.3What efforts did the committee make before the work?asked for contributions raised funds internationally inv
15、estigated the issue conducted several tests made a proposal signed a documentA committee was established.Para.4 How were the temples and other cultural sites saved?be taken down piece by piecebe moved and put back together again in a new placeIn 1960,the work began.To stress the huge difficulty.To s
16、trengthen the greatness.global effortssummary1959From 1959 to 196019611980Over the next 20 yearsgovernment;the UN1960asked for helpsummary195919611980Over the next 20 yearsgovernment;the UNcommittee；funds；experts；testbe signed；beganmovedrescuedendedall of them1960be established;be raised；investigate
17、d;be conducted;Tip 2:Making a timeline can help you understand how the events are connected to each other document；asked for helpFrom 1959 to 1960German engineersgovernments;environmentalists;thousands of engineers;workers;fifty countries80 million dollarsworkbe donatedPara.5-6What does“a path to th
18、e future that did not run over the relics of the past”mean in para.5?What is“the spirit of the Aswan Dam project”?Progress of societyProtection of the cultural sitesBalance?If a problem seems too difficult for a single nation,the global community can sometimes provide a solution.From Problems to Sol
19、utions Economic development is necessary if we want to improve society.There comes a time when the old must give way to the new,and it is not possible to preserve everything from our past as we move towards the future.Finding and keeping the right balance between progress and the protection of cultu
20、ral sites can be a big challenge.Big challenges,however,can sometimes lead to great solutions.In the 1950s,the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile in order to control floods,produce electricity,and supply water to more farmers in the area.But the proposal led to protests.Wa
21、ter from the dam would likely damage a number of temples and destroy cultural relics that were an important part of Egypts cultural heritage.After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem,and citizens who lived near the dam,the government turned to the United Nations for help in 1959.
22、A committee was established to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of cultural relics.The group asked for contributions from different departments and raised funds within the international community.Experts investigated the issue,conducted several tests,and then made a propos
23、al for how the buildings could be saved.Finally,a document was signed,and the work began in 1960.The project brought together governments and environmentalists from around the world.Temples and other cultural sites were taken down piece by piece,and then moved and put back together again in a place
24、where they were safe from the water.In 1961,German engineers moved the first temple.Over the next 20 years,thousands of engineers and workers rescued 22 temples and countless cultural relics.Fifty countries donated nearly$80 million to the project.When the project ended in 1980,it was considered a g
25、reat success.Not only had the countries found a path to the future that did not run over the relics of the past,but they had also learnt that it was possible for countries to work together to build a better tomorrow.The spirit of the Aswan Dam project is still alive today.Perhaps the best example is
26、 shown by UNESCO,which runs a programme that prevents world cultural heritage sites around the world from disappearing.If a problem seems too difficult for a single nation,the global community can sometimes provide a solution.SolutionsEvaluations n.评价评价Problemsorganizationa great successa living spi
27、rit Building a balance between social development and cultural heritage protectionTitle From Problems to Solutions:_The Aswan Dam Project is not only a project of building the dam and protecting cultural sites,but also a project of?Thinking Xian the busy traffic roads the crowded people an imbalance
28、Ming Dynasty City Wall Collapsed in TalkingThe city government is calling for suggestions to protect the Ming Dynasty City Wall from the public.As a citizen in Xian,what pratical advice would you give to the city government?Make use of what weve learnt today to help organize your points.Talkingrepla
29、n the traffic roads and buildings around itturn the traffic roads into pedestrian streets(步步行街行街)ask the central government or even the UN for helpraise funds,investigate the issue,conduct testsraise peoples awarenesss of protectionmove the City Wall to a place free from traffic(?)What pratical advi
30、ce would you give to the government?Talking&WritingDear city officials,Im more than glad to learn that the government is to take action to preserve the City Wall.Here is what I think.Li Hua （within 100 words)What pratical advice would you give to the government?Dear city officials,Im more than glad
31、to learn that the government is to take action to preserve the City Wall.Here is what I think.First and formost,it is a must to replan the busy traffic roads around it.Turning them into pedestrain streets would be a good idea.Then,to better preserve the Wall,turn to experts or even the central government for more professional advice,since they are more experienced in the repair and protection work.What also makes a great difference is to raise peoples awareness of protecting the relics,making it possible for the next generations to enjoy them.Hope the treasures in Xian can stay forever.Li Hua
