1、Reading&WritingUnit 1 Cultural HeritageMogao Caves of DunhuangMogao Caves of DunhuangIt was listed on the World Cultural Heritage list in 1987.It lies in Gansu Province and enjoys great reputation throughout the world.Do you know what it is known for?Unfortunately,Mogao Caves is disappearing.How do
2、people preserve them?murals BuddhasmeanspurposeA news reportWhat measure?When?Who?What purpose?lead sentenceparaphrasefurther explanationmain ideabodyheadlinedetailed informationclear structuredirect&exact languageReading for structure Reading Para.1Lanzhou,9 August 2017.A group of researchers and s
3、cientists from China and other countries are working together to help increase knowledge and appreciation of Chinas ancient cultural heritage.They are recording and collecting digital images of cultural relics from the Mogao Caves,which were a key stop along the Silk Road throughout Chinas ancient h
4、istory.Nearly 500,000 high-quality digital photographs have been produced since the international project started in 1994.when/whowhy workedincrease knowledge and appreciation a group ofLanzhou,9 August 2017main ideafurther informationexplanationhow helpedhow importantwhat resultrecord and collect d
5、igital imagesa key stop along the Silk Road500,000 high-quality digital photographslead sentenceReading the body(Para.2)The Mogao Caves have long been a meeting point for different cultures and are part of the history of many countries.Today,the caves are just as international as they were at the ti
6、me when people travelled the Silk Road.Tourists from all over the world visit Dunhuang to see the caves,and the Getty Museum in Los Angeles has even reproduced a copy of the caves and paintings for people to admire in America.1.Why can the Mogao Caves have so many murals?2.How are the Mogao Caves to
7、day?Are they still popular?How?The Mogao Caves is _.background informationmulticultural internationalat pastat presentmulticulturalinternationalinternational famous popularpass downa technique of news writingin the futurepass oninternational multiculturalfamous Heritage is our legacy from the past,w
8、hat we live with today and what we pass on to the future generations.World Heritage CentreBy sharing so many digital photos over the Internet,the group hopes to promote even wider interest around the world in Chinas ancient history,culture,and traditions.They also hope to further educate people abou
9、t the importance of safeguarding historic and cultural relics for future generations to understand and appreciate.As one researcher who is working on the project explains,“Appreciating ones own cultural heritage is very important for understanding oneself.Appreciating the cultural heritage of other
10、countries is very important for international communication and understanding.”Reading the body(Para.3)What does the group hope?hopehopes Culture is a bridge for communication and understanding among different cultures.各美其美，美人之美，各美其美，美人之美，美美与共，天下大同。美美与共，天下大同。费孝通费孝通direct quotea technique of news wri
11、tingInspiration?It is said that it s a mirror that can tell right from wrong!据说这是一面可以分辨是非的镜子！据说这是一面可以分辨是非的镜子！1.It is said that.据说据说（it是形式主语，是形式主语，that从句是真正主语）从句是真正主语）【归纳拓展】It is reported that.据报道It is pointed out that.有人指出It is thought that.有人认为It is believed that.人们相信It is announced that.据宣布It is w
12、ell-known that.众所周知It is generally accepted that.人们普遍认为重点句式重点句式单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）_is often said that the joy of travelling is not in arriving at your destination but in the journey itself.（2）It is reported _a space station will be built on the moon in years to come.（3）It _（announce）that the sports meet
13、 will be held next Tuesday.句型转换句型转换（4）It is said that the Chinese people started to use paper money earlier than Westerners.The Chinese people _to use paper money earlier than Westerners.Itthat is announcedare said to startNearly 500，000 high-quality digital photographs have been produced since the
14、international project started in 1994.自自 1994 年这项国际项目开始以来，将近年这项国际项目开始以来，将近 50 万张万张高质量的数码照片被制成。高质量的数码照片被制成。2.since+过去的时间点过去的时间点/一般过去时的从句一般过去时的从句since 为完成时的标志，常用于以下结构：ever since 自以来since+过去的时间点since+一段时间+agosince+从句（一般过去时）It is/has been+一段时间+since+从句（一般过去时）单句语法填空单句语法填空（1）The expert _（struggle）to find
15、a solution to the case since then.（2）It is almost five years since we _（see）each other last time.完成句子完成句子（3）His wife died three years ago and he _（自 那以后就一个人生活）.（4）He _（一直过着有压力的生活）since he took up this job.has struggledsawhas lived alone since thenhas lived a stressful lifeLets try to write a news re
16、port!Lets try to write a news report!Write 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.Understand the given informationWrite the headline Write the lead sentence and news repo
17、rtPolish the writingoccupationpurposesupporting detailsmain means headline:lead sentence:body:purposemain means occupationpurposemain means supporting detailsstructureUnderstand the given informationPreserving cultural heritage through photos purposemeanspurposemain means Write the headline Headline
18、:accuratebriefimpressiveWriting the lead sentencesummarizedbasiceasy-understandingwho(occupation)what(behavior)why(purpose)Chen Lei is a senior teacher who takes photos of old buildings in Wuhan in order to preserve the citys culture heritage.Lead sentence:Write the lead sentence and news reportWrit
19、ing the news reportWrite the lead sentence and news reportdirect quotepassive voiceno commentsdetailedEvery day,Chen Lei takes his camera and takes photos of old buildings.Besides,he interviewed old people to write stories about the old buildings.When he is free,he visits schools to tell students ab
20、out the ways of preserving the cultural heritage.Body part:Polish the writingPreserving cultural heritage through photos Chen Lei 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 takes photos of old
21、 buildings.Besides,he interviewed 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.direct quote Add some reasonable details!numbersendingPolish the writingPreserving cultural heritage through pho
22、tos Chen Lei 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 recor
23、d for his fellow citizens in the present and future.Polish the writingPreserving cultural heritage through photos 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.H
24、e said:“The old buildings are alive legacy to date back to the ancient ages and pass on the future.”Neither people nor buildings last forever,but Chen Leis photos can help us remember them.The stories that accompany them also help build a picture of life for future generations to hear and add their own stories,too.Mogao Caves of DunhuangMogao Caves of Dunhuangv various and colourful arious and colourful muralsmurals
