1、Heritage sites are special places that have been set aside to be protected.These sites are cultural treasures and important natural features.Cultural sitesNatural sitesMixed sitesCultural sites include historic buildings and town sites,important archaeological sites,and works of monumental(重要的重要的)sc
2、ulpture or painting.The Statue of Liberty in the United States(自由女神像自由女神像)Natural sites must meet at least one of four requirements.These areas must contain rare natural phenomena,provide examples of ongoing evolutionary processes,furnish habitats for rare or endangered animals or plants,or provide
3、examples of Earths record of life or geologic processes.Taj Mahal in India(泰姬陵泰姬陵)Pantanal in Brazil(潘塔纳尔潘塔纳尔)Mixed sites have elements of both natural and cultural significance.Great Wall in China(长城长城)Lunan Stone Forest in China(路南石林路南石林)Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland(巨人之路巨人之路)Kakadu National
4、 Park in Australia(卡卡杜国家公园卡卡杜国家公园)Mount Tai in China(泰山泰山)Natural sitesMixed sitesWhat heritage sites do you know?Share with the class.The Great Pyramid of GizaYellowstone National ParkHow much do How much do you know you know about these about these heritage sites?heritage sites?Mount HuangshanWhic
5、h heritage site is it?Now lets watch a video Now lets watch a video about them.about them.P43ancient architecture its diverse wildlifethe mixed sitesWhat else do you know about them?Check your answers:l located on the Giza plateau near the modern city of Cairo l was built during the reign(任期；当政期任期；当
6、政期)of the king Khufu(2589-2566 BCE)of the 4th Dynasty l the tallest structure made by human hands in the world before the Eiffel Tower l a defining symbol of EgyptThe Great Pyramid of Gizal one of the two first U.S.World Heritage sites along with Mesa Verde l 2 million acres in the northwestern corn
7、er of Wyoming and includes portions of Idaho and Montana l famous around the world for its geologic features and abundant wildlifel one of the few remaining intact large ecosystems in the northern temperate zone of the earthMount Huangshanl located in the south of Anhui Province in China l famed for
8、 its stunning and peculiar natural sceneries composed of four wonders,namely unique guest-greeting pines,absurd stones(怪石怪石),sea of clouds and amazing hot springsl It has been listed as a World Natural and Cultural Heritage Site.Which heritage site mentioned in the video impresses you most?Why?What
9、other heritage sites do you know about?What are they like?P43 2 Enjoy some pictures of World Heritage Sites.Forbidden CityTemple of HeavenTerracotta WarriorsMogao GrottoesPotala PalaceFujian TulouEaster Island Chile复活岛复活岛 （智利）（智利）Brussel Grand Place Belgium 布鲁塞尔大广场布鲁塞尔大广场（比利时）（比利时）Los Glaciares Nati
10、onal Park Argentina 冰川国家公园（阿根廷）冰川国家公园（阿根廷）What situation do you think heritage sites are faced with now?What are the causes?Possible answers:They face a variety of dangers and many of them are in urgent need of protection.natural disastersarmed conflicts and wars Causesuncontrolled urbanization the
11、long-term natural forces,e.g.wind,water,temperatureflood of touristspollution1.What do you know about heritage sites?Can you list some heritage sites?Can you give a short introduction of the one impressed you most?2.Can you summarize causes of the situation heritage sites are facing?各个击破Preview the passage Heritage in Danger on pages 44-45.
