(
课件网) Protecting our heritage sites Unit 4 Welcome to the unit & Reading Heritage sites are special places that have been set aside to be protected. These sites are cultural treasures and important natural features. Cultural sites Natural sites Mixed sites Cultural sites include historic buildings and town sites, important archaeological sites, and works of monumental(重要的) sculpture or painting. The Statue of Liberty in the United States (自由女神像) Natural sites must meet at least one of four requirements. These areas must contain rare natural phenomena, provide examples of ongoing evolutionary processes, furnish habitats for rare or endangered animals or plants, or provide examples of Earth’s record of life or geologic processes. Taj Mahal in India (泰姬陵) Pantanal in Brazil (潘塔纳尔) Mixed sites have elements of both natural and cultural significance. Great Wall in China (长城) Lunan Stone Forest in China (路南石林) Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland (巨人之路) Kakadu National Park in Australia (卡卡杜国家公园) Mount Tai in China (泰山) Natural sites Mixed sites Jiuzhaigou Valley Mount Tai The Great Wall cultural heritage natural heritage mixed heritage World Heritage sites listed by UNESCO What is UNESCO O Besides its support of educational and science programs, UNESCO is also involved in efforts to protect the natural environment and humanity’s common cultural heritage. U E S C ducational cientific ultural rganization nited ations N 联合国教科文组织 its function Look and say The Great Pyramid of Giza Yellowstone National Park How much do you know about these heritage sites Mount Huangshan Which heritage site is it Now let's watch a video about them. Welcome to the unit 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 geothermal features. Mount Huangshan, one of _____, is famous for its breathtaking mountain scenery. ancient architecture its diverse wildlife the mixed sites Heritage is the shared wealth of mankind. How many World Heritage sites do you know in China Lead in Let's enjoy the video and learn more about Chinese heritage sites. What is the article about Why are heritage sites in danger How to keep them out of danger Look at the title and predict about the lecture Para. 1: Heritage sites need protection. Paras. 2–5: (1)Heritage sites face _____ _____ Natural forces Human activities Long-term natural forces (2) _____ natural forces Wars (3) _____ (4) _____ Para. 6: Such dangers can have disastrous outcomes not only for the sites, but also for people. Para. 7: (5) _____ various dangers. Sudden and powerful Flood of tourists Widespread development We all share a joint responsibility to protect and preserve them. Task：read the lecture transcript and complete the chart of A1 on page 46. Why does the autho ... ...
