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B6U4
Protecting our
heritage sites
Integrated skills
Name some natural or cultural heritages in our country.
Lead in
The Great Wall
Terracotta Warriors
Hubei Shennongjia
How would you feel if these heritages got damaged? Or even destroyed, lost?
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Seven people from around the following countries were asked to talk about their country’s heritage.
USA
CHINA
Germany
India
Niger (尼日尔)
Argentina
Lebanon (黎巴嫩)
The Grand Canyon
Charminar
Mamlambo
Mami Wata
Yodeling
Terracotta Warriors
Baalbek
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1. According to the editorial,why should we protect heritage sites?
2. How do you understand the quote from Cicero(a Roman statesman, lawyer, scholar and writer)?
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Linda has found an editorial about the importance of world heritage. Read the editorial and answer the following questions.
1. According to the editorial,why should we protect heritage sites?
(PARA 2)Because the incredible splendour of heritage sites is a
reminder of the power of nature and the genius of man.
(PARA 1)Because heritage sites are “our legacy from the past, what
we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations” as
well as “ irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration”.
(PARA 3)Heritage sites provide us with opportunities to wonder,
to be inspired and to think more deeply about our time on the
Earth.
2. How do you understand the quote from Cicero(a Roman statesman, lawyer, scholar and writer)?
Cicero’s quote means that knowing about our past helps us
understand the present and the future better.
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Useful expressions
The streets seemed alive with people. 街上似乎挤满了人。
1. Mr Li is a professor in the field of history. T/F
2. The host thinks making laws is a good way to protect heritage sites. T/F
3. Mr Li wants more tourists coming to the heritage sites. T/F
4. The host thinks that limits can ensure the safety of these sites. T/F
5. Mr Li’s main job is to raise funds for the local heritage projects. T/F
6. We can educate local officials a