1、ReadingReadingHeritage in What historic or natural sites are there in your area?I know of the Xiaoling Tomb of the Ming Dynasty,which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.It is one of the biggest imperial tombs in China.It lies to the east of Nanjing at the southern foot of Purple Mountain.The tomb stand
2、s out not only because of its scale,but also for its unique design and beauty.Zhu Yuanzhang,the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty,and Empress Ma were buried there.It is extremely popular with tourists.What dangers do you think cultural and natural heritage sites are faced with?The dangers to cultura
3、l and natural heritage sites can come from both natural forces and man-made activities.Natural elements like water and wind can erode heritage sites over time.The history and beauty that these sites have carried for thousands or even millions of years can easily be lost.While human activities also p
4、resent a danger to heritage sites,such as allowing too many tourists,human inaction in taking measures to protect and preserve these sites is just as harmful.The lecture below is given by a UNESCO official,who explains some of these dangers.Read carefully and answer questions.Para 11.What is the aut
5、hors topic?Why does the author use two general questions in the beginning?To present his topic in a vivid way and draw listeners attraction.Read carefully and answer questions.Para 12.What does the word“fighting”imply?On the one hand,the word“fighting”emphasizes the urgency of action needed to prese
6、rve the sites.On the other hand,it implies it is not an easy task to preserve the sites.We need to“fight”hard to achieve this goal.Read carefully and answer questions.Para 21.What natural factors can put heritage sites at risk?FloodTsunamiTyphoonLandslideVolcanic eruptionSandstorm 近年来遭到天灾破坏的世界文化遗产知识
7、拓展2019年10月31日凌晨，位于日本冲绳县那霸市的首里城发生大火，正殿和北殿完全被烧毁。建于500多年前的首里城是琉球王国的历史象征，曾在第二次世界大战中被毁。1992年，经过重建复原了首里城正殿，其他建筑也逐步落成。2000年，包括首里城在内的琉球王国都城遗址被联合国教科文组织列为世界文化遗产。近年来遭到天灾破坏的世界文化遗产知识拓展2019年4月15日傍晚，法国巴黎圣母院的塔尖在熊熊烈火中倒塌。始建于1163年的巴黎圣母院是巴黎最具代表性的古迹之一。巴黎圣母院因法国作家雨果的同名小说而闻名于世，每年吸引游客约1300万人次。近年来遭到天灾破坏的世界文化遗产知识拓展2015年4月25日，
8、尼泊尔突发8.1级大地震，包括世界文化遗产杜巴广场在内的加德满都谷地的古建筑受损严重。How do wars threaten heritage sites?Sometimes,amazing ancient clay sculptures are accidentally destroyed by missile attack during periods of violence.Some fighters even destroy heritage sites on purpose.Detailed reading(Para.3)Another big danger is human ac
9、tivities.Wars can cause a great deal of damage to both cultural and natural heritage sites.Sometimes,amazing ancient clay sculptures and buildings are accidentally destroyed by missile attacks during periods of violence.In some conflict areas where civil wars often break out,fighters have even destr
10、oyed heritage sites on purpose.What does the lecturer want to show by using the word“even”?By using the word“even”,the lecturer shows how absurd and shocking the behaviour of the fighters is when they destroy heritage sites on purpose.What activity is causing damage to the temples of Angkor?Detailed
11、 reading(Para.4)As far as I am concerned,it is _ to gain UNESCO World Heritage status,because _Critical thinking Is it good or bad to gain UNESCO World Heritage status?Why?Why is the Historic Centre of Vienna on the List of World Heritage in Danger?Detailed reading(Para.5)感谢您下载第一PPT平台上提供的PPT作品，为了您和第
12、一PPT以及原创作者的利益，请勿复制、传播、销售，否则将承担法律责任！第一PPT将对作品进行维权，按照传播下载次数进行十倍的索取赔偿！Para 5Widespread developmentHigh-rise construction projectsat the risk of being lost forever.(the History Center of Vienna,Austria)感谢您下载第一PPT平台上提供的PPT作品，为了您和第一PPT以及原创作者的利益，请勿复制、传播、销售，否则将承担法律责任！第一PPT将对作品进行维权，按照传播下载次数进行十倍的索取赔偿！Para 6Gr
13、eat Barrier ReefHome to a wide range of diversityBoosting fishingBoosting tourismProtecting coastline感谢您下载第一PPT平台上提供的PPT作品，为了您和第一PPT以及原创作者的利益，请勿复制、传播、销售，否则将承担法律责任！第一PPT将对作品进行维权，按照传播下载次数进行十倍的索取赔偿！Para 6What causes the loss of the coral on the Great Barrier Reef?What caused the loss of the coral on th
14、e Great Barrier Reef?What will happen if the reef disappears?reasonconsequencesHigh seawater temperatures caused by global warminga wide diversity of ocean species may lose home;tourism and fishing in the local area may be affected;coastline may suffer from waves and floods;current situationthe frag
15、ile natural ecology is seriously affectedDetailed reading(Para.6)What will happen if the Great Barrier Reef is lost?If the reef is lost,many people will lose their jobs.The local economy will surely suffer from it,as it helps boost tourism and fishing in the local area.Whats more,the reef also helps
16、 protect the coastline against waves and floods.If it disappears,many peoples lives and possibly even their homes will suffer greatly.What should we do to protect heritage sites according to the lecturer?Put it at the top of the agenda for the benefit of all mankind.Acknowledge the outstanding unive
17、rsal value of our heritage sites.Treat them with respect.Share a joint responsibility to protect and preserve them.Please take action.Please look at our website and participate in any way you can.Detailed reading(Para.7)As a senior student,what can you do in terms of protecting the heritage sites?Jo
18、in the UNESCO volunteering programs;Raise public awareness of heritage protection by sharing news and links through social media;Make some posters about heritage and post them on the Internet;Be a sustainable tourist by respecting local culture and customs and not damaging sites or littering when vi
19、siting.Further thinkingFurther thinkingu To educate people about the dangers that heritage sites face.u To emphasize that these heritage sites should be treated with respect because they are our legacies.u To call on people to take action to protect the heritage sitesWhats the purpose of the lecture
20、 given by the UNESCO official?Para.1:Heritage sites need protection.Paras.25:(1)_Natural forcesHuman activitiesLong-term natural forces(2)_ _ Wars(3)_ (4)_ Para.6:Such dangers can have disastrous outcomes not only for the sites,but also for people.Para.7:(5)_ Heritage sites face various dangers.Sudd
21、en and powerful natural forcesFlood of touristsWidespread developmentHeritage protection must be a joint responsibility.A1Choose the right structure of the passage A AB BConcerning the problems facing heritage sites,what can be done to protect them?Natural forcesFlood of touristsWidespread developme
22、ntFurther thinkingRepair or rebuild themLimit the number of tourists Well plan before constructingGovernment and specialists Related organizationsGovernment and specialists 1.The lecturer mentions examples of heritage sites facing dangers.Can you think of more examples?Natural disastersWarsEverglade
23、s National Park is a natural heritage site in Florida,USA.Every year,destructive hurricanes damage or destroy the vulnerable wetlands that are home to a huge diversity of unique wildlife.In the Democratic Republic of the Congo,armed conflict catches the wildlife in the crossfire and some rare specie
24、s are endangered.The worlds smallest population of mountain gorillas大猩猩,which could become extinct in the near future due to other threats,sometimes also die in the war.大沼泽国家公园刚果民主共和国Tourist damageThe world-famous Stonehenge in the UK is one of the most impressive prehistoric stone monuments in the
25、world because of the size and shape of its stones,and its architectural design.It draws over 800,000 tourists annually.They have caused some damage to the prehistoric stones by chipping away at them.巨石阵(石器时代建造于英格兰索尔兹伯里平原，仲夏日朝阳升起时阳光通过中心形成一条直线);2.At the end of the lecture,what questions would you like
26、 to ask the lecturer?I would ask the following questions:How can countries where natural disasters occur frequently plan ahead to reduce the risks of their heritage sites getting damaged?Apart from relying on UNESCO and other authorities to protect heritage sites,what action can individuals take to
27、help protect them?What efforts have been made to protect heritage sites?BY ZYH There are currently around 1,000 heritage sites worldwide,many of 1._ are facing 2._(variety)dangers and in need of urgent protection.Some specific issues are as follows.The long-term natural forces gradually wear 3._ her
28、itage sites with natural disasters 4._(cause)the sudden destruction.Another big danger is human activities.Wars can damage both natural and 5._(culture)heritage sites.Meanwhile，owing to World Heritage status，millions of tourists flood to UNESCO World Heritage Sites 6._(annual)，so it is natural that
29、the sites suffer a bit of wear and tear.whichwhichvariousvariousdowndowncausingcausingculturalculturalannuallyannuallyBY ZYHBesides,with human population growth，the demand for production and consumption of goods 7._(increase),putting heritage sites in danger.Such dangers can have 8._(disaster)outcom
30、es not only for the sites themselves,but also for people.Therefore,heritage protection is at the top of agenda.The more we acknowledge the outstanding value of our heritage sites,the more likely we are 9._(treat)them with respect.For the benefit of ourselves and future generations，there is no delay in preserving our heritage sites by 10._(join)efforts.increasesincreasesdisastrousdisastrous to treat to treatjointjointSearch for more information about the heritage sites in danger online.
