1、Unit 1 Cultural Heritage Reading for Writing Mark Liu敦煌Write a news report Mark LiuDunhuang Mogao CavesLead in Mark LiuMogao Caves are magnificant art treasures.Mogao Caves,or the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas(千佛洞),are located in Dunhuang,Gansu Province,on the ancient Silk Road.The murals(壁画)and Bud
2、dha figures(佛像)in these caves are world-famous.The area was listed as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO in 1987.Unfortunately,Mogao Caves are disappearing.How could people preserve them?Mark LiuVideo timeHow to protect the relics from the Mogao Caves?Mark Liu1.What are the researchers and scientis
3、ts trying to do?What modern technology are they using?Reading2.Why are so many people interested in the Mogao Caves?3.What do you think of the researchers opinion in the last paragraph?Mark Liuheadlineheadlineleadleadbodybodyendingendingb brief,concentrated,eye-catchingrief,concentrated,eye-catching
4、when,where,who,whatwhen,where,who,whatd details of the eventetails of the eventsummarysummaryReading for structureHow is a news report structured?News News structurstructure e Mark Liuheadline lead body endingwhere,when,who,what,why Mark Liu Lanzhou,9 August 2017.A group of researchers and scientist
5、s from China and other countries are working together to help increase knowledge and appreciation of Chinas ancient cultural heritage.wherewhenwhowhatLead sentence Mark LiuRead the news report again and find these parts.A.Lead sentence (导语导语)B.Direct quote (直接引用语直接引用语)C.Paraphrase (解释解释)D.Background
6、 information (背景信息背景信息)E.Reporting verbs (引述动词引述动词)F.Words to show comparison and/or contrast(表示比较或对比的词表示比较或对比的词)Read for language features Mark Liu解释解释 (paraphrase)新闻报道中经常会用到一些比较专业的术语,或导语的信息比较浓缩。背景信息背景信息 (background information)新闻报道中往往会有背景知识介绍,以便帮助读者更好地理解事件。引述动词引述动词 (reporting verbs)引述动词表示直接引用或转述引用
7、的动词,常见的引述动词有say,tell,ask,explain,comment,suggest,mention,reveal,report,state 等。Mark LiuA Lead sentenceB Direct quoteC Paraphrase D Background informationE Reporting verbsF Words to show comparison or contrast Mark LiuUnderline the relative clauses that the writer uses to identify the following.thing
8、s peopletimeWrite a news report about a person or group who works to protect our cultural heritage.You can use the interview notes below or write about a person or group that you know of.writingUnderstand the given informationWrite the headline Write the lead sentence,the body and the ending.Polish
9、the writingUnderstand the given informationwhowhysupporting details what headline:lead sentence:body:why what who what whysupporting detailsstructureending:a short summaryPreserving cultural heritage through photos whywhatwhy what Write the headline Headline:get the readers attentionwho whatwhyChen
10、Lei is a senior teacher who takes photos of old buildings in Wuhan in order to preserve the citys cultural heritage.Lead sentence:Write the lead sentence tell the readers who,what,where,and whyWrite the body partBody part:interviews.writes.visits.tell the readers the facts,details,examples,etc.Every
11、 day,Chen Lei takes his camera and takes photos of old buildings.Besides,he interviews old people to write stories about the old buildings.When he is free,he visits schools to tell students about the ways of preserving the cultural heritage.Write an endingNeither people nor buildings last forever,bu
12、t.The stories.(定语从句)can also help us.Neither people nor buildings last forever,but Chen Leis photos can help us remember them.The stories that are hidden behind the photos can also help us recall the past and look forward to the future.Mark LiuSamplePreserving Cultural Heritage through Photos Chen L
13、ei is a senior teacher,who takes photos of old buildings in Wuhan in order to preserve the citys culture heritage.Every day,Chen Lei takes his camera and walks patiently through the older parts of the city.Over the years he has taken thousands of pictures of old buildings to create a record for his
14、fellow citizens in the present and future.Besides,he interviewed over 50 old people to write stories about the old buildings.When he is free,he visits schools to tell students about the ways of preserving the cultural heritage.He said:“The old buildings are a living legacy which dates back to the an
15、cient ages and can be passed on to the future.”Neither people nor buildings last forever,but Chen Leis photos can help us remember them.The stories that are hidden behind the photos can also help us recall the past and look forward to the future.Mark LiuHomework高一(1)班的学生生愿者李华和张亮到阳光敬老院(Sunshine Nursi
16、ng Home)开展志愿者活动(送水果打扫卫生、聊天等)。假如你是校英语报的记者,请按下列要点用英语写一则100左右的新闻报道。1.时间、地点、人物、活动;2.老人们的反应;3.简要评论。注意:报道的标题和记者姓名已给出(不计人总词数)。Student Volunteers Brought Sunshine to the ElderlyBy Chen Jie,School Newspaper Mark LiuSample On May Day,Li Hua and Zhang Liang,students from Class one,Grade One,went to Sunshine Nu
17、rsing Home and did some voluntary work.Upon arrival,they presented the elderly people with flowers and fruit.Then,they started working at once,cleaning the windows and sweeping the floor.After that,they sat in the yard chatting with the elderly people.When it was time for them 1oleave,the elderly people thanked them for their kindness,saying they had such a beautiful day that they would remember it forever.Li Hua and Zhang Liang were very happy,as they brought joy to the elderly and enriched their own lives a well.Student Volunteers Brought Sunshine to the Elderly THANKSMark Liu敦煌