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Unit 1
CULTURAL HERITAGE
1. Where is Dunhuang?
DunHuang is a renowned tourist city for the Mogao Caves. It is situated in the common boundary of Gansu Province, Qinghai Province and Xinjiang Province. Dunhuang, long ago referred to as 'Sha Zhou' (beautiful desert oasis), was the hub of middle and eastern silk routes in ancient times. The city landmark is an attractive statue, the idea of which comes from the mural in Mogao Caves, a shrine to the culture and arts of Dunhuang.
2. Do you know Mogao Caves?
n. 山洞;洞穴
3. How to protect the relics from the Mogao Caves?
Reduce the numbers of tourists, reduce the pressure on the local environment, and keep the air humidity and carbon dioxide content stable for a long time.
Get financial support from all sectors to strengthen the protection of the native environment.
Set up an online museum where people can enjoy the local scenery through 3D images.
Dunhuang Digital Museum
敦煌数字博物馆
https://www.e-dunhuang.com/section.htm
Read the news report and answer the questions.
1. What are the researchers and scientists trying to do?
What modern technology are they using?
The researchers and scientists are trying to increase knowledge and appreciation of China’s ancient cultural heritage.
They are using digital photography to record a collection of images.
2. Why are so many people interested in the Mogao Caves?
People are interested in the Mogao Caves Because they have long been a meeting point for different cultures and are part of the history of many countries.
3. What do you think of the researcher’s opinion in the last paragraph?
I agree with the researcher’s opinion. Understanding our own and other cultures is a great way to understand ourselves and others.
n. 意见;想法;看法
Study the organization and language features.
Read the news report again and find these parts.
Lead sentence
Direct quote
Paraphrase
Background information
Reporting verbs
Words to show comparison and/or contrast
n. 比较;相比
Lead sentence
Direct quote
Paraphrase