1、 Unit 1 Cultural HeritageAssessing your progress&Video Time课前准备：课本，学案。积累本，双色笔 Heritage is our legacy from the past,what we live with today,and what we pass on to future generations.World Heritage CentreSummarize the whole text by filling the following blanks.It is a big challenge 1_（find）and keep th
2、e right balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites.However，big challenges can sometimes lead 2_ great solutions.When the Egyptian government made a proposal 3_（build）the Aswan Dam，they were faced with various problems，including destroying an important part of Egypts 4_（culture）her
3、itage.As a result，the government turned 5_ the United Nations for help in 1959.A committee 6_（establish）to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the 7_（lose）of cultural relics.Finally，a document was signed and the work began in 1960.Temples and other cultural sites were taken down piece
4、 by piece，and then moved and put back together in a safe place.When the project was completed，it was considered a great 8_（succeed）.Not only had the countries found a path to the future 9_ did not run over the relics of the past，but they had also learnt that it was possible for countries to work tog
5、ether to build a better tomorrow.Therefore，if a problem seems too difficult for a single nation，the 10_（globe）community can sometimes provide a solution.toglobalcultural toto buildwas establishedlossthatsuccessto find1.How can you take part in cultural heritage protection?Read the passage.Then compl
6、ete the phrases below and use them to finish the passage.in to from a balance surebe proud _ keep _ prevent _ donate sth _lead _ take part _ make _ turn _ Getting young people to_ activities to protect their national heritage is a good way to introduce them to their countrys history.As they learn mo
7、re about where they come from,they will hopefully_ tell others about their country and culture.Of course,teachers must _between teaching the good and bad parts of a countrys history.Learning only the good parts can_ narrow thinking.Learning the bad parts may help _those kinds of things_ happening ag
8、ain.Students who know their history and culture are more likely to _that their cultural heritage is protected,and teachers can motivate students by asking them to come up with their own ideas and make proposals for ways to protect this.One possible idea is for students to raise or _money_ an organis
9、ation or group that protects their countrys cultural heritage.Teachers may also_ their local museums or historical societies for help in getting students more interested in this important field.totototoa balancefrominsuretake part inbe proud tokeep a balancelead topreventfrommake sureturn todonateto
10、2.Read the conversation and learn about intangible cultural heritage(ICH).Then complete it with the correct relative pronouns or adverbs.A:My teacher just gave us a task _ I really dont know how to do.I have to take part in an organisation _ protects our cultural heritage.B:Oh,that sounds interestin
11、g!Where are you planning to go?Im sure there are all kinds of historic sites _ cultural relics need to be protected.A:Yes,but Im not one of those people _love museums.I think theyre kind of boring.I like going on field trips _ I can experience and do things to protect cultural relics.B:Cultural heri
12、tage is a lot more than just relics,you know.For example,our country has many nationalities _ dances,crafts,and other traditions are also very important.If we dont protect those traditions,there may come a time _ they disappear.(that/which)that/whichwhere/whosewhowhere/on whichwhosewhen3.Reflecting：
13、Did you find it easy or difficult to talk about culture and history?Why or why not?Talking about history and culture can be pretty straightforward and even enjoyable.Histories and culture make people wise and histories act as a mirror.History and culture helps us to learn about ourselves and the thi
14、ngs we could do better.Besides,what we firstly need is to learn and enrich ourselves.The more we learn,the more we can talk.What was the most interesting part of this unit and why?I think the text is very interesting.We learned not only about the language,but also about the history and culture of Eg
15、ypt.More importantly,we have enhanced the awareness of cultural heritage protection and understand the relevant protection methods.How does learning about cultural heritage affect your opinion about your role in protecting your culture?In the past,I felt that I was still young and the protection of
16、cultural heritage should be the responsibility of experts and scholars.However,students can also participate in this activity.Do what we can.This strengthens our sense of historical responsibility.A A jay risked going into a yard 1._ peacocks used to walk,and found there a number of feathers 2._ had
17、 fallen from the peacocks.He tied them all to his tail and walked towards the peacocks.When he came near them they soon discovered the feathers were not his,and walking up to him pecked(啄)at him and pulled away his borrowed feathers.So the jay could do no better than go back to the other jays,3._ ha
18、d watched his behavior from a distance;but they were equally annoyed with him,and told him:“It is not only fine feathers 4._ make fine birds.”B The Chinese instrument,1._ is called guqin,has been around for over 3,000 years and is part of Chinas musical instrument tradition.This ancient instrument i
19、s related with Chinese history,2._ was described in early literary(文学的)sources and proved by archaeological finds.Whats more,the guqin was one of the four arts along with calligraphy,painting and an ancient form of chess,3._ Chinese scholars(文化人)were expected to learn.where which/thatwhothat/whichwh
20、ichwhichwhichC The reason 1._ roses are so popular is that they are bright and colorful.If you want to make the place 2._ you live more beautiful,you should plant roses but make sure that the place 3._ you plant them gets enough sunlight.From the moment 4._ you plant them,you must watch them careful
21、ly,and water them every few days.Roses make a lovely gift,and they also smell nice.That is the reason 5._ so many people love roses.whywherewherewhenwhyProject:Learn about intangible cultural heritage A countrys cultural heritage includes not only temples,palaces,and other cultural relics,but also i
22、ts traditions,customs,and knowledge,such as dances,arts,and crafts.Beijing OperaChinese CalligraphyChinese Paper-cutTraditional Chinese KitesProject:Learn about intangible cultural heritage Beijing Opera is the quintessence(典范)of China.Having a history of 160 years,it has created many“firsts”in Chin
23、ese dramas:the abundance of repertoires(剧目),the number of artists,opera troupes and spectators.Beijing Opera Chinese calligraphy is a form of artist expression of human language in a tangible form.This type of expression has been widely practised in China and has been generally held in high esteem i
24、n the Chinese culture.Chinese calligraphy Project:Learn about intangible cultural heritage Although paper cutting is popular around the globe,only Chinese paper cutting was listed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage(ICH)lists,because it has a history of more than 1,500 years and it represents
25、 cultural values of the people throughout China.Paper-Cutting Kites have been around for thousands of years and they are a part of many different cultures around the world.In China,theres a long history of flying a kite in spring when the weather and wind are usually most suitable for this leisure a
26、ctivity.Flying kites has become a worldwide sport.The most famous kite city China is Weifang in Shandong Province.KitesWhats intangible cultural heritage?A.oral traditions and expressions,including language as a vehicle of the intangible cultural heritage;B.performing arts;C.social practices,rituals
27、 and festive events;D.knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe;E.traditional craftsmanship.Work in pairs.Look at the examples of Chinese ICH and discuss the questions.Are you familiar with any of these examples of Chinese ICH?Tell your partner what you know about them.Have you ever
28、 observed or taken part in any of them?If so,when and where?Share your experiences with your partner.What other kinds of ICH do you know about?Share what you know with your partner.old the brush in your right or left hand.Use your ring finger,middle finger and thumb to hold the brush.Keep your elbow
29、 above the table.Demonstration for how to use Chinese Calligraphy brush?Dip the ink stick in water and grind against the ink stone until the ink has an oily consistency.Squeeze out bottled ink.Begin writing characters,tilting the brush using the fingers,not the hands.Demonstration for how to use Chi
30、nese Calligraphy brush?What other kinds of ICH do you know about?Share what you know with your partner.the Dragon Boat FestivalChinese Acupuncture(针灸)Shadow Play_Introduce a Chinese ICH in 80 wordsSample:Paper-cuttingPaper cuts are made by artists who use a sharp knife to cut the paper.They often ha
31、ve symbolic meaning,for example,when they represent the animal of a specific year in the Chinese calendar,or a significant character such as“double happiness”(囍).They should be protected because they are a strong symbol of Chinas culture.We can protect them by using the paper cuts often,and by passi
32、ng the artistic skills needed for making them on from generation to generation.The Great WallWith a history of about 2,700 years,some of the Great Wall sections are now in ruins or have disappeared.However,the Great Wall of China is still one of the most appealing attractions all around the world ow
33、ing to its architectural impressive beauty and historical significance.ABCDRead the statements and decide whether they are true(T)or false(F).1.Every part of the Great Wall is easy to find and see.2.The Great Wall took 2,300 years to build.3.Some of the Great Wall has been lost.4.The length of the G
34、reat Wall is the same as the distance between the North end South Poles.Complete the sentences below with the words you hear in the video.1.We are _ and we usually come here once a month.2.But when we are not busy with school,we come here _.3.We hope more people will protect our _.4.We need to prote
35、ct the Great Wall,so we can present it to the future generations and let our cultural imprint _.FTTTvolunteersonce every two weekscultural heritagelive onDiscuss the questions in pairs.Why is it important to protect cultural heritage sites like the Great Wall?It is important to protect cultural heri
36、tage sites such as the Great Wall because they are unique and can never be replaced.They are a link to our collective past and history,and can teach us a great dealAre there any important cultural heritage sites in your area?Discuss the questions in pairs.What can you do to help protect and take care of cultural heritage sites in your area?
