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Unit 1 Cultural Heritage
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曲靖市第一中学 邹明传 周昆林 吴欣 张颖
2019新课标高中英语必修二
What do you know about Dunhuang?
Dunhuang is a tourist city well-known for the Mogao Caves, which is located in the common boundary of Gansu Province, Qinghai Province and Xinjiang Province. Dunhuang, long ago referred to as ‘Sha Zhou’ (beautiful desert oasis), was a key stop of middle and eastern silk Road in ancient times. The city landmark is an attractive statue, the idea of which comes from the mural in Mogao Caves, a shrine(圣地) to the culture and arts of Dunhuang.
Read the news report and answer the questions.
1. What are the researchers and scientists trying to do?
What modern technology are they using?
They are working together to help increase knowledge and appreciation of China’s ancient cultural heritage.
They are recording and collecting digital images.
2. Why are so many people interested in the Mogao Caves?
Because they are a key stop along the Silk Road throughout China’s ancient