1、Unit 4 Protecting our heritage sites Reading IIfill in the condensed transcript with the given wordsMany natural wonders but human civilization are(1)_(fascinate)and in danger so that UNESCO(2)_(struggle)to preserve them since its establishment.Revise the transcriptfascinatinghas been struggling/has
2、 struggledfill in the condensed transcript with the(given)wordsHeritage sites face threats(3)_ nature and humans.They can(4)_(wear)down gradually by the long-term natural forces like wind,water and temperature.Besides,great damage can be caused by wars.(5)_(strange)enough,many problems may be caused
3、 by World Heritage status,which(6)_(give)rise to floods of tourists(7)_ make the sites suffer continuous wear and tear.Revise the transcriptfrom be wornStrangelygives who/thatfill in the condensed transcript with the given wordsWhats more,human population growth also contributes to the(8)_(increase)
4、demand for production and(9)_(consume)of goods and the sites are forced to shrink accordingly.Such(10)_(danger)not only do harm to the sites but also to humans.So we should take action to protect and preserve them.Revise the transcriptincreasing consumption dangersDefinitionsawe:1)n.feeling of respe
5、ct combined with fear or wonder 2)v.fill sb.with aweawesome:adj.extremely impressive,serious,or difficultawful:adj.very great;terribleVocabulary webawe n.awesome adj.awe n.awful adj.awfully adv.1.aweCore vocabularyDefinitions1)n.becoming or making sb.civilized2)n.state of human social development3)n
6、.civilized conditions or societyVocabulary webcivil adj.civilize v.civilization n.2.civilization Core vocabularyDefinitions1)v.keep or maintain(sth.)in an unchanged state2)v.avoid losing(sth.)3)v.keep sth.for private useVocabulary webpreserve v.preservation n.reserve rzv v.reserved adj.reservation n
7、.;conserve knsv v.conservation n.3.preserve Core vocabularyDefinitions1)adj.needing immediate attention,action or decision2)adj.showing that sth.is urgent;persistent in ones demandsVocabulary web urge v.&n.urgent adj.urgently adv.urgency n.4.urgent Core vocabularyDefinitionsweary and overcome by per
8、sistent resistance or pressure Vocabulary webwear down;wear and tear;be worn out 5.wear down Core vocabularyDefinitions1)n.severe damage or destruction2)plete loss of all ones money or resources 3)n.remains of sth.that has decayed or collapsed4)v.cause the destruction of sth.Vocabulary web in ruins
9、6.ruin Core vocabularyDefinitionsadj.impossible to believe Vocabulary webcredit n.credible adj.credibly adv.credibility n.incredible adj.incredibly adv.incredibility n.7.incredible Core vocabularyDefinitionsn.behavior intended to hurt other people physically Vocabulary web violent adj.violently adv.
10、violence n.8.violence Core vocabularyDefinitions1)n.struggle;fight2)n.opposition;difference3)v.be in opposition or disagreementVocabulary web in conflict with9.conflict Core vocabularyDefinitionsn.effect or result Vocabulary webcome out outcome n.;break through breakthrough n.;break down breakdown n
11、.;break out outbreak n.;let out outlet n.;come in income n.;put out output n.;come over overcome v.10.outcomeCore vocabularyDefinitionsn.person who has a particular skill or knows a lot about a particular subject.Vocabulary webspecial adj.specially adv.specialist n.11.specialistCore vocabularyDefini
12、tionsv.decide or fix the value of sth.;evaluate Vocabulary webassess n.assessment n.see:access v.&n.accessible adj.12.assessDefinitionsv.break into pieces and fall down suddenlyv.fail suddenly or completely;break downn.sudden fall;failure;breakdownVocabulary websee:college;ecology13.collapseCore voc
13、abularyDefinitionsv.hang sth.upv.not allow sth.to fallv.stop sth.temporarilyVocabulary web see:suspect;respect;inspect;aspect;except 14.suspend Core vocabulary1.Its merely a question of time before the business _(collapse).2.In yesterdays test all the people _(assess)as either safe or unsafe drivers
14、.3.Youre never in the research field,but youre _(awful)good at it.4.The outcome depends _ conditions as well as how events unfold.Core vocabularycollapseswere assessed awfullyonfill in each blank with the proper form of the(given)word5.What first attracted me to her was her _(incredibility)experienc
15、e of life.6.I request them _(suspend)their decision until they have read my story.7.She found herself _ conflict with her parents over her future career.8.You should attend to the _(urgent)matters of all the things and let the rest wait.Core vocabulary incredible to suspendinmost urgentfill in each
16、blank with the proper form of the(given)word9.Its difficult _(preserve)your dignity when you have no job and no home.10.Its demanded that kindergartens,primary and middle schools _(suspend)classes.11.This country was proud of its education system,but now it seems to be in _(ruin).12.Mary _(wear)her
17、mother down by begging so that she let her go to the movies.Core vocabularyto preservefill in each blank with the proper form of the(given)wordsuspendruinswore13.The Victorians regarded the railways as bringing progress and _(civilize).14.This evidence supports the view that there is too much _(viol
18、ent)on television.15.A group of thirty-five _(special)met last week to help the needed families.Core vocabularycivilizationfill in each blank with the proper form of the(given)wordviolencespecialistsComplete the blog entry with the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box below.1.incredible
19、 2.wore down 3.internal 4.urgent 5.ruined 6.at the thought of 7.civilization 8.agenda B1P47Find the words and phrases in the lecture transcript and think of more on your own.Words and phrases related to damage:destruction,ruin,damage,destroy,wear and tear,harm B2P47Words and phrases related to prote
20、ction:protection,protect,preservationUnderstand transitional sentenceTexts that flow smoothly are more elegant and also easier to read.We can connect the ideas of two paragraphs with a transitional sentence a sentence that serves as a bridge between the two paragraphs.B3P47Find the transitional sent
21、ences in the lecture transcript.Lets look at some specific issues.(End of Para.1)Another big danger is human activities.(Beginning of Para.3)Meanwhile,World Heritage status may give rise to a series of problems(Beginning of Para.4)Such dangers can have disastrous outcomes not only for the sites them
22、selves,but also for people.(Beginning of Para.6)B3P47Understand the complex sentences1.If so,you might already understand why UNESCO is fighting to preserve sites of natural and cultural importance to mankind._The main body ellipsis form of conditional adverbial clauseprepositional phrase modifying“
23、sites”object clauseUnderstand complex sentences2.Every day,thousands of tourists climbing up the narrow stone steps are wearing down these ancient buildings and could lead to irreparable destruction to the internal structure._main body present participial phrase modifying“tourists”_Understand comple
24、x sentences3.The city has been recognized as the musical capital of Europe since the 16th century,housing the likes of Mozart and Beethoven._ main body present participial phrase modifying“The city”_prepositional phrase used as adverbialUnderstand complex sentences4.Due to high sea water temperature
25、s 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._main bodyattributive clause modifying the main body of the sentence_prepositional phrase used as adverbialUnderstand complex sentences5.If your heart bre
26、aks like mine at the thought of our irreplaceable heritage being lost forever,please take action._main body“If”guides an adverbial clause_1.Watch the micro lesson:Transitions in writing and reading2.Finish off BP75 in the workbook.Answers:1.in times of crisis 2.the likes of 3.at the top of the agend
27、a 4.in urgent need of 5.took shape 6.served as 7.wear and tear 8.on purpose3.Finish off DP76 in the workbook.Answers:1)There are divisions among experts over when to start the restoration work of the temple.2)Natural forces and human activities put our cultural heritage sites in danger.3)Machines we
28、ar down,which leads to a decline in production.4)It is estimated that five million people in America are at risk of unemployment.3.Finish off DP76 in the workbook.5)The more people are aware of the importance of environmental protection,the more people will treat nature with awe.6)The ruined buildin
29、g was preserved as a constant reminder of the horror of war.7)I feel anxious at the thought of completing the task today.8)There is sometimes conflict between the customers demands and the companys goals.credit card;collapse;wear and tear;civilize;conflict with;to assess;in awe 1)The students are a
30、little _ of their professor.2)The mark of a _ society is that it looks after its weakest members.3)This kind of shoes wont survive the _ of a few days time.4)You can pay in cash or use your _ in our hotel.Revise the core vocabularyin awecivilizedwear and tearcredit cardcredit card;collapse;wear and tear;civilize;conflict with;to assess;in awe 5)Ask them to send you information on how _ the value of your belongings.6)Their actions will _ the universally accepted business rules.7)Hundreds of lives were threatened when the building _.to assessRevise the core vocabularyconflict withhad collapsed
