Unit 4 Protecting our heritage sites Welcome to the unit & Reading 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语牛津译林版（2020）选择性必修第三册

Welcome to the unit & Reading —Reading comprehension Unit 4 Protecting our heritage sites By the end of this period, you will be able to: learn about three categories of heritage sites; explain the dangers our heritage sites face and analyse the reasons; identify the structure of the lecture transcript; realize the importance of taking action to protect world heritage. CONTENTS Welcome to the unit Pre-reading I While-reading II Post-reading III Sentences analysis IV V Welcome to the unit Heritage is the shared wealth of mankind. Watch the video and finish the following exercises: The Great Pyramid of Giza belongs to the cultural heritage sites. This tall man-made structure shows us the advanced _________________. Yellowstone National Park is one of the natural heritage sites. It is known for ________________ and many geothermal(地热的) features. Mount Huangshan, one of ______________, is famous for its breathtaking mountain scenery. its diverse wildlife the mixed sites ancient architecture What other heritage sites do you know about? What are they like? Mogao Caves The Potala Palace The Great Wall The Terracotta Army The Forbidden City I am familiar with several heritage sites in China, such as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. The Forbidden City is an imperial palace complex at the heart of Beijing. The Forbidden City took 14 years to build and had 24 emperors in residence. It hosts about 15 million visitors per year, a maximum of 80,000 visitors per day. The Great Wall is an example of awe-inspiring ancient defensive architecture. It is the longest wall in the world built in different areas by different dynasties to protect territorial borders. Its winding path over rugged country and steep mountains takes visitors through areas of some spectacular scenery. I think these two heritage sites are among the most impressive landmarks in the world. Pre-reading Prediction What condition do you think are World Heritage sites in? Well-preserved or damaged? Wha