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

Protecting our heritage sites Unit 4 Welcome to the unit & Reading 1. Learn about three categories of heritage sites; 2. Develop an interest in exploring more about heritage sites; 3. Explain the dangers our heritage sites face and analyse the reasons; 4. Identify the structure of the lecture transcript; 5. Realize the importance of taking action to protect world heritage. Learning objectives 2 Welcome to the unit Lead-in Heritage is the shared wealth of mankind. Watch the video and finish the following exercises: 3 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 Mogao Caves The Potala Palace The Great Wall The Terracotta Army The Forbidden City What other heritage sites do you know about? What are they like? 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 Reading Some of the heritage sites face serious dangers. The lecture on P44 is given by a UNESCO official, who explains some of these dangers. Before you read the