1、FROM PROBLEMS TO SOLUTIONSLook at the title and the pictures to predict the content of the text.Pre-readingSkim the text for 3 minutes;choose the text structure.Task 1:Task 1:SkimmingSkimmingPROBLEMSOLUTIONWhile-readingScan the text for numbers;Circle them and guess what they mean.Task 2:ScanningTas
2、k 2:Scanning1950sEconomic 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 protectio
3、n of cultural sites can be a big challenge.1.Why sentence two is mentioned?2.What word can be added to link sentence two and three?Why?“Therefore.”Sentence two talks about the difficulty and hence being the reason of a challenge.3.Which sentence is the topic sentence?The last sentence.4.What is the
4、function of paragraph one?To introduce the topic.Task 3:Detailed readingTask 3:Detailed readingIt is to provide some background information on protecting cultural sites.1.Why didnt the author put“however”at the beginning of sentence one?It is used to echo“a big challenge”at the end of last paragraph
5、 for better transition in passage progression.2.Which sentence is the topic sentence?Sentence one.3.How did the author support his view in this paragraph?The author used an example of Egyptian government as supporting detail.4.Before the building of the dam,what problems did the Nile river bring to
6、the Egyptians?There might be floods and droughts;not enough electricity.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 a
7、rea.But the proposal led to protests.Water from the dam would likely damage a number of temples and destroy cultural relics that were an important part of Egypt s cultural heritage.After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem,and citizens who lived near the dam,the government turned
8、 to the United Nations for help in 1959.5.Can you sort out the advantages and disadvantages of building the new dam?6.How did the local government make a decision?The government listened to the professional scientists advice and citizens opinion.Big challenges,however,can sometimes lead to great sol
9、utions.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 destroy cultural relics th
10、at were an important part of Egypt s 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.advantages(pros)disadvantages/effects(cons)a)to control floodsd)would likely damage ma
11、ny temples b)to produce electricitye)would destroy cultural relics c)to supply water to more farmers1.Can you sort out UNs specific ways to solve the problem with a mind map?A committee was established to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of cultural relics.The group asked
12、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 signed,and the work began in 1960._2.So,what is the proposal fo
13、r saving the buildings?Discuss in groups and guess.Watch a video and confirm your assumptions.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 interna
14、tional community.Experts investigated the issue,conducted several tests,and then made a proposal for how the buildings could be saved.Finally,a document was signed,and the work began in 1960.2.So,what is the proposal for saving the buildings?Discuss in groups and guess.Watch a video and confirm your
15、 assumptions.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
16、made a proposal for how the buildings could be saved.Finally,a document was signed,and the work began in 1960.1.What was the order of the huge movement?Please fill in the blanks.The project brought together governments and environmentalists from around the world.Temples and other cultural sites were
17、 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 moved the first temple.Over the next 20 years,thousands of engineers and workers rescued 22 temples and countless cultural relics.Fifty countries donated near
18、ly$80 million to the project.Temples were taken down piece by piece._They were moved and put back together again in a safe place._2.Whats the function of using numbers in this paragraph?Numbers and statistics are powerful evidence to strengthen the huge difficulty of the relocating process in this m
19、assive project.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 moved the first templ
20、e.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.1.Which one is the topic sentence?The first sentence is the topic sentence.2.What type of details is used to support the authors idea
21、in this paragraph?A.Facts B.Examples C.Explanation 3.Whats the use of“not onlybut also”structure in sentence two?It is a partial inversion which is to highlight and to emphasize the right way to protect cultural relics.When the project ended in 1980,it was considered a great success.Not only had the
22、 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.1.What is the spirit of the Aswan Dam project?International cooperation.2.What rhetorical device is used in the l
23、ast sentence?Whats the function?The final syllables of words“nation”and“solution”rhyme.It is to create a strong rhythm and rhythmic flow to the ending part that facilitates memorization.3.What inspiration do we get from the last paragraph?In the time of globalization,we live in the global village.Th
24、ats why we need international team work when needed.At present,fighting Covid-19 is a good example of this.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 cultural heritage sites around the world from dis
25、appearing.If a problem seems too difficult for a single nation,the global community can sometimes provide a solution.Almost 20 years.(Para.4,last but one sentence)P5Post-reading3.Read the text again and answer the questions.1 Why did the Egyptian government want to attempt the building of the dam?To
26、 control floods,produce electricity,supply water to more farmers in the area.(Para.2,Sentence 2)2 How were the temples and other cultural sites saved?Taken down piece by and piece,and then moved put back together again.(Para.4,Sentence 2)3 How long did it take to complete the project?195919601961196
27、1-19801980ask for UN for helpstarts1st temple removedtemples and relics rescuedcompleted4 Complete the timeline with the information from the text.The project starts.The project is completed.The first temples is moved.The government asks the UN for help.The temples and cultural relics are being resc
28、ued.Make a timelineMaking a timeline that shows when different events happened can help you understand how the events are connected to each other.P5 Discuss in groups.Divide the passage into three parts.Draw a mind map of the text.DEBATEA lot of money was spent on protecting cultural heritage in China.Do you think it worthwhile or not?It is worthwhile to protect cultural heritage.It is not worthwhile to protect cultural heritage.P5(1)(2)Based on the debate,write an argument to show your view.Include:a topic sentenceat least three supporting detailsa conclusion
