Unit 4 Protecting Our Heritage Sites Reading 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语译林版选择性必修第三册

Unit 4 Unit 4 Protecting our heritage sites Protecting our heritage sites Heritage in danger What do you know about world heritage sites? 1. Skim: Finish the structure of the passage. Para. 1: Heritage sites need protection. Paras. 2–5:Heritage sites face (1) ______________ various dangers. Para. 6: Such dangers can have disastrous outcomes not only for the sites, but also for people. Para. 7: (5)_____________________ _________________________________ We all share a joint responsibility to protect and preserve them. 2. Scan: Read part 1 and fill in the blanks. Welcome, everybody. It's wonderful to be here. Before we begin, I want to ask you: have you ever been awed by natural wonders? Have you ever been fascinated by human civilization? If so, you might already understand why UNESCO is fighting to preserve sites of cultural and natural importance to mankind. natural wonders 自然奇观 human civilization 人类文明 2. Scan: Read part 1 and fill in the blanks. I have the belief that some of you have heard about UNESCO heritage sites or maybe even visited one! There are currently around 1,100 sites in more than 160 countries worldwide. Unfortunately, they face a variety of dangers and many of them are in urgent need of protection. Let's look at some specific issues. in urgent need of 急需 around ______ UNESCO heritage sites in more than _____ countries 1,100 160 UNESCO is fighting to preserve they face a variety of dangers 2. Scan: Read part 1 and fill in the blanks. Heritage sites are at risk from natural forces. The long-term natural forces, such as wind, water and temperature, can gradually wear down heritage sites. For instance, the Great Pyramid of Giza is now several metres shorter than it was originally. Natural disasters, the sudden and powerful natural forces, can lead to the destruction of heritage sites: in 2003, a terrible earthquake shook south-eastern lran and ruined large parts of the city of Bam, an incredible UNESCO cultural heritage site. at risk from natural forces 受到自然力的威胁 wear down 侵蚀 2. Scan: Read part 2 and fill in the blanks. Another big danger is human activities. Wars can cause a great deal of damage to both cultural and natural heritage sites. Sometimes, amazing ancient clay sculptures and buildings are accidentally destroyed by missile attacks during periods of violence. In some conflict areas where civil wars often break out, fighters have even destroyed heritage sites on purpose. a great deal of 大量的 break out 爆发 on purpose 故意地 2. Scan: Read part 2 and fill in the blanks. Meanwhile, World Heritage status may give rise to a series of problems. One of the problems is the flood of tourists. Millions of tourists travel to UNESCO World Heritage Sites every year, so it is only natural that the sites suffer a bit of wear and tear.The temples of Angkor in Cambodia are typical examples of unique architecture. Every day, thousands of tourists climbing up the narrow stone steps are wearing down these ancient buildings and the long-term consequences could lead to irreparable destruction of the internal structure. give rise to 引起，导致 2. Scan: Read part 2 and fill in the blanks. Due to human population growth, the demand for production and consumption of goods increases. Widespread development puts our cultural and natura heritage sites in danger. Many heritage sites are even at risk of being lost forever. Take the Historic Centre of Vienna in Austria as an example. The city has been recognized as the musical capital of Europe since the 16th century, home to the likes of Mozart and Beethoven. It is now on the List of World Heritage in Danger due to high-rise construction projects in central Vienna. Take 以…为例 as an example 2. Scan: Read part 1 and fill in the blanks. Heritage sites face various dangers. Natural forces Human activities Long-term natural forces (2)__________________ natural forces Sudden and powerful Wars (3) _________________ (4) ____________________ Flood of tourists Widespread development 2. Scan: Read part 3 and find disastrous outcomes for people . Such dangers can have disastrous outcomes not only for the sites themselves, but also for people. For instance, the Great Barrier Reef off the north-east coast of Australia is a natural heritage site in danger. Due to high seawater temperatures caused by global warming , a large amount of coral is killed and parts of the reef are seriously affected, which harms its fragile natural ecology. As well as being home to a wide diversity of ocean species, the reef can boost tourism and fishing in the local area, providing many job opportunities. lt also helps protect the coastline against waves and floods. If the reef disappears, many people's lives and possibly even their homes will suffer greatly. fragile natural ecology 脆弱的自然生态 2. Scan: Read part 3 and find reason of heritage protection . Heritage protection is at the top of the agenda for the benefit of all mankind. The more we acknowledge the outstanding universal value of our heritage sites, the more likely we are to treat them with respect. These sites are the great wonders of our world and tell the story of human civilization.We all share a joint responsibility to protect and preserve them, not just for ourselves, but for future generations. If your heart breaks like mine at the thought of our irreplaceable heritage being lost forever, please take action.If you're interested, please look at our website and participate in any way you can! Thank you. at the top of the agenda 当务之急 at the thought of 一想到 3. Post-reading: Retell the passage. Heritage sites around 1,100 UNESCO heritage sites in more than 160 countries They various dangers. natural forces Wars Flood of tourists Widespread development harms fragile natural ecology Damage the economy We all share a joint responsibility to protect and preserve. Yuchanyan site 玉蟾岩遗址 Guizailing site 鬼崽岭 Lianxi hometown 濂溪故里 Ancient City Wall 古城墙 a 1200- year-old camphor tree 古樟树 3. Post-reading: Discuss the Civilization heritage 张飞•虎魄 品级：史诗 勇啸万钧 炽火断当阳 赵云•龙胆 品级：史诗 仁心所驰 飒飒通风归 关羽•武圣 品级：史诗 义薄云天 穿林且徐行 黄忠•烈魂 品级：史诗 忠铮烈骨 毅定苍山远 马超•神威 品级：史诗 威向披靡 朔气似奔雷 Yuchanyan site 玉蟾岩遗址 Guizailing site 鬼崽岭 Lianxi hometown 濂溪故里 Ancient City Wall 古城墙 a 1200- year-old camphor tree 古樟树 3. Post-reading: Discuss the Civilization heritage Yuchanyan site 玉蟾岩遗址 Guizailing site 鬼崽岭 Lianxi hometown 濂溪故里 Ancient City Wall 古城墙 a 1200- year-old camphor tree 古樟树 3. Post-reading: Discuss the Civilization heritage Yuchanyan site 玉蟾岩遗址 Guizailing site 鬼崽岭 Lianxi hometown 濂溪故里 Ancient City Wall 古城墙 a 1200- year-old camphor tree 古樟树 3. Post-reading: Discuss the Civilization heritage The Great Wall 长城 2. Discuss the Civilization heritage the Forbidden City 紫禁城 The Pyramid 金字塔 Terracotta Army 兵马俑 Taj Mahal 泰姬陵 Yuchanyan site 玉蟾岩遗址 Guizailing site 鬼崽岭 Lianxi hometown 濂溪故里 Ancient City Wall 古城墙 a 1200- year-old camphor tree 古樟树 3. Post-reading: Discuss the Civilization heritage Summary: Important phrases 对自然奇观敬畏 非常需要 侵蚀 大量的 爆发 产生 以…为例 脆弱的自然生态 in urgent need of be awed by natural wonders break out give rise to take sth as an example a great deal of wear down the fragile natural ecology 当务之急 at the top of the agenda We will preserve the civilization we created null 213172.17 $