1、Unit 4 Protecting our heritage sitesWelcome to the unit&Reading()A concerted effort to preserve our heritage is a vital link to our cultural,educational,aesthetic,inspirational,and economic legacies.Steve Berry同心协力保护遗产对于我们的文化、教育、同心协力保护遗产对于我们的文化、教育、美学、精神和经济遗产而言，是至关重要的美学、精神和经济遗产而言，是至关重要的一环。一环。史蒂夫史蒂夫贝里
2、贝里该句出自美国作家史蒂夫贝里的文章为什么保存历史很重要（“Why Preserving History Matters”），意在说明保护遗产的重要性。In this unit,you are going to:read a lecture transcript about World Heritage Sites in danger;write an article calling for the protection of heritage sites;read a magazine article about the Silk Road;make a poster to introduc
3、e a UNESCO heritage site.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.M o u n t H u a n g s h a n,o n e o f _,is famous fo
4、r its breathtaking mountain scenery.ancient architectureits diverse wildlifethe mixed sitesThe heritage site that impresses me most in the video is definitely the Great Pyramid of Giza.It is simply unbelievable that people who lived thousands of years ago were able to build such a massive structure.
5、1.Which heritage site mentioned in the video impresses you most?Why?I am familiar with several heritage sites in China,such as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall.The Forbidden City is an imperial palace complex at the heart of Beijing.It houses imperial living and governing quarters,valuable artw
6、orks,and traditional gardens.The Forbidden City took 14 years to build and had 24 emperors in residence.It hosts about 15 million visitors per year,a maximum of 80,000 visitors per day.The Great Wall is an example of awe-inspiring ancient defensive architecture.It is the longest wall in the world bu
7、ilt in different areas by different dynasties to protect territorial borders.Its winding path over rugged country and steep mountains takes visitors through areas of some spectacular scenery.I think these two heritage sites are among the most impressive landmarks in the world and I have visited both
8、 of them.2.What other heritage sites do you know about?What are they like?Protecting heritage sites is of great significance to the sites and communities in which they are situated.Heritage sites reflect the history and culture of a place,or the people,of a particular period,so losing a site would m
9、ean losing a connection to the past.Heritage sites need to be protected as they promote local tourism and help boost a communitys or countrys economy.By protecting heritage sites together,people may improve the awareness of building a human community with a shared future.3.What is the significance o
10、f protecting heritage sites?Some of the heritage sites face serious dangers.The lecture below is given by a UNESCO official,who explains some of these dangers.Before you read the lecture transcript,think about the following questions:What historic or natural sites are there in your area?What dangers
11、 do you think cultural and natural heritage sites are faced with?What historic or natural sites are there in your area?I know of the Xiaoling Tomb of the Ming Dynasty,which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.It is one of the biggest imperial tombs in China.It lies to the east of Nanjing at the southern
12、 foot of Purple Mountain.The tomb stands out not only because of its scale,but also for its unique design and beauty.Zhu Yuanzhang,the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty,and Empress Ma were buried there.It is extremely popular with tourists.What dangers do you think cultural and natural heritage site
13、s are faced with?The dangers to cultural and natural heritage sites can come from both natural forces and man-made activities.Natural elements like water and wind can erode heritage sites over time.The history and beauty that these sites have carried for thousands or even millions of years can easil
14、y be lost.While human activities also present a danger to heritage sites,such as allowing too many tourists,human inaction in taking measures to protect and preserve these sites is just as harmful.1.Read the lecture transcript and figure out the main idea through completing the chart below.(1)Herita
15、ge sites face various dangers.(2)Sudden and powerful natural forces(3)Flood of tourists(4)Widespread development(5)Heritage protection must be a combined effort.Welcome,everybody.Its wonderful to be here.Before we begin,I want to ask you:have you ever been awed by natural wonders?Have you ever been
16、fascinated by human civilization?If so,you might already understand why UNESCO is fighting to preserve sites of cultural and natural importance to mankind.I have the belief that some of you have heard about UNESCO heritage sites or maybe even visited one!There are currently around 1,100 sites in mor
17、e than 160 countries worldwide.Unfortunately,they face a variety of dangers and many of them are in urgent need of protection.Lets look at some specific issues.2.Read the lecture transcript again carefully and answer the following questions.How many UNESCO heritage sites are there worldwide?There ar
18、e currently around 1,100 sites.Welcome,everybody.Its wonderful to be here.(Before we begin,I want to ask you:have you ever been awed by natural wonders?Have you ever been fascinated by human civilization?)If so,you might already understand why UNESCO is fighting to preserve sites of cultural and nat
19、ural importance to mankind.I have the belief that some of you have heard about UNESCO heritage sites or maybe even visited one!There are currently around 1,100 sites in more than 160 countries worldwide.Unfortunately,they face a variety of dangers and many of them are in urgent need of protection.Le
20、ts look at some specific issues.What is the function of the two questions?The two questions are employed to arouse the readers interest by connecting the content of the lecture with the readers personal experiences.In this way,the lecturer naturally introduces the topic of the lecture.What does the
21、word“fighting”imply?On the one hand,the word“fighting”emphasizes the urgency of action needed to preserve the sites.On the other hand,it implies it is not an easy task to preserve the sites.We need to“fight”hard to achieve this goal.Another big danger is human activities.Wars can cause a great deal
22、of damage to both cultural and natural heritage sites.Sometimes,amazing ancient clay sculptures and buildings are accidentally destroyed by missile attacks during periods of violence.In some conflict areas where civil wars often break out,fighters have even destroyed heritage sites on purpose.How do
23、 wars threaten heritage sites?Wars can cause damage to ancient clay sculptures and buildings.What does the lecturer want to show by using the word“even”?By using the word“even”,the lecturer shows how absurd and shocking the behaviour of the fighters is when they destroy heritage sites on purpose.Mea
24、nwhile,World Heritage status may give rise to a series of problems.One of the problems is the flood of tourists.Millions of tourists travel to UNESCO World Heritage Sites every year,so it is only natural that the sites suffer a bit of wear and tear.The temples of Angkor in Cambodia are typical examp
25、les of unique architecture.Every day,thousands of tourists climbing up the narrow stone steps are wearing down these ancient buildings and the long-term consequences could lead to irreparable destruction of the internal structure.What activity is causing damage to the temples of Angkor?Thousands of
26、tourists climbing up the narrow stone steps every day.Due to human population growth,the demand for production and consumption of goods increases.Widespread development puts our cultural and natural heritage sites in danger.Many heritage sites are even at risk of being lost forever.Take the Historic
27、 Centre of Vienna in Austria as an example.The city has been recognized as the musical capital of Europe since the 16th century,home to the likes of Mozart and Beethoven.It is now on the List of World Heritage in Danger due to high-rise construction projects in central Vienna.Why is the Historic Cen
28、tre of Vienna on the List of World Heritage in Danger?Because of high-rise construction projects in central Vienna.Such dangers can have disastrous outcomes not only for the sites themselves,but also for people.For instance,the Great Barrier Reef off the north-east coast of Australia is a natural he
29、ritage site in danger.Due to high seawater temperatures caused by global warming,a large amount of coral is killed and parts of the reef are seriously affected,which harms its fragile natural ecology.As well as being home to a wide diversity of ocean species,the reef can boost tourism and fishing in
30、 the local area,providing many job opportunities.It also helps protect the coastline against waves and floods.If the reef disappears,many peoples lives and possibly even their homes will suffer greatly.What causes the loss of the coral on the Great Barrier Reef?High seawater temperatures caused by g
31、lobal warming.What will happen if the Great Barrier Reef is lost?If the reef is lost,many people will lose their jobs.The local economy will surely suffer from it,as it helps boost tourism and fishing in the local area.Whats more,the reef also helps protect the coastline against waves and floods.If
32、it disappears,many peoples lives and possibly even their homes will suffer greatly.Main pointsExamplesHeritage sites can be gradually worn down by the long-term natural forces like wind,water and temperature.Large parts of the city of Bam were ruined in an earthquake.3.Fill in the table below by foc
33、using on the main points and examples.The Great Pyramid of Giza is several metres shorter than it was originally.Heritage sites can be destroyed by natural disasters.Main pointsExamplesThe flood of tourists may cause damage to heritage sites.The Historic Centre of Vienna is now on the List of World
34、Heritage in Danger due to high-rise construction projects.Such dangers can have disastrous outcomes not only for the sites themselves,but also for people.Every day,thousands of tourists climbing up the narrow stone steps are wearing down the temples of Angkor and could cause irreparable destruction
35、of the internal structure.Widespread development puts cultural and natural heritage sites in danger.Loss of the Great Barrier Reef may influence economy in the local area and make people lose their jobs.Moreover,the coastline lacks protection.1.The lecturer mentions examples of heritage sites facing
36、 dangers.Can you think of more examples?Natural disastersEverglades National Park is a natural heritage site in Florida,USA.Every year,destructive hurricanes damage or destroy the vulnerable wetlands that are home to a huge diversity of unique wildlife.WarsIn the Democratic Republic of the Congo,arm
37、ed conflict catches the wildlife in the crossfire and some rare species are endangered.The worlds smallest population of mountain gorillas,which could become extinct in the near future due to other threats,sometimes also die in the war.Tourist damageThe world-famous Stonehenge in the UK is one of th
38、e most impressive prehistoric stone monuments in the world because of the size and shape of its stones,and its architectural design.It draws over 800,000 tourists annually.They have caused some damage to the prehistoric stones by chipping away at them.2.At the end of the lecture,what questions would
39、 you like to ask the lecturer?I would ask the following questions:How can countries where natural disasters occur frequently plan ahead to reduce the risks of their heritage sites getting damaged?Apart from relying on UNESCO and other authorities to protect heritage sites,what action can individuals take to help protect them?What efforts have been made to protect heritage sites?Search for more information about the heritage sites in danger online.
