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Unit 4 Protecting our heritage sites
Welcome to the unit & Reading教学设计
科目：英语 课题：Welcome to the unit & Reading课时：1课时
教学目标与核心素养：
知识目标：To understand the dangers faced by World Heritage sites and be aware of the urgency of World Heritage protection.
能力目标：Understand the structure of lecture materials; Connect two paragraphs with transitional sentences.
情感目标：Guide students to fully realize the urgency and importance of world heritage protection, and everyone can participate in world heritage protection. Heritage protection benefits contemporary and future generations.
教学重难点
教学重点：Understand the dangers faced by World Heritage sites, and be aware of the urgency of protecting World Heritage sites.
教学难点：Guide students to fully realize the urgency and importance of protecting World Heritage sites, and everyone can participate in the protection of World Heritage sites.
课前准备：多媒体，黑板，粉笔
教学过程：
一、Pre-class
1. Greeting
2. Leading-in
Teacher activity: Ask Ss "Do you know what the heritage is "
Heritage includes the traditional beliefs, values, costumes, etc. of our family, country or society, which exists from the past or has been passed down from previous generations, and continues to be important.
Then show some pictures of China's Cultural Heritage and play a video about the introduction of it.
Student activity: Watch video and answer the questions
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.
参考答案：ancient architecture; its diverse wildlife; the mixed sites
二、While-class
Before-reading:
Look at the title and make predictions:
What condition do you think are World Heritage sites in
What is the main context of this article
Student activity: have a fast reading:
1)What heritage sites are mentioned in this transcript
The temples of Angkor 吴哥窟（柬埔寨）
The Great Barrier Reef 大堡礁（澳大利亚）
The Historic Centre of Vienna 维也纳历史中心（奥地利）
2) Scan the text and choose the best description of the structure of this passage.(B)
3) Read the text and complete the chart
参考答案：(1) Heritage sites face various dangers.
(2) Sudden and powerful natural forces
(3) Flood of tourists
(4) Widespread development
(5) Heritage protection must be a combined effort.
学生活动：Carefully Reading
Para 1: Why does the author use two general questions in the beginning
(To present his topic in a vivid way; To draw listeners’ attraction.)
Para 2:
How many UNESCO heritage sites are there worldwide
(Around 1,100 sites in more than 160 countries worldwide.)
According to the text, what natural factors can put heritage sites at risk
(Flood; Tsunami; Typhoon; Landslide; Volcanic eruption; Sandstorm)
Summarize the heritage sites at risk
Name Consequence Reason
The Great Pyramid of Giza Several meters shorter than it was originally Long-term natural forces
The city of Bam Large parts of the city were ruined Terrible earthquake
Para 3:
How do wars threaten heritage sites
(Sometimes, amazing ancient clay sculptures are accidentally destroyed by missile attack during periods of violence. Some fighters even destroy heritage sites on purpose.)
Para 4:
What activity is causing damage to the temples of Angkor
(Every day, thousands of tourists climbing up the narrow stone steps are wearing down these ancient buildings, which could lead to irreparable destruction of the internal structure.)
Para 5:
Why is the Historic Centre of Vienna on the List of World Heritage in Danger
(It is due to high-rise construction projects in central Vienna.)
Para 6:
What causes the loss of the coral on the Great Barrier Reef
(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.)
Para 7:
What is the purpose of the last paragraph
(To call on people to take action to protect the heritage sites.)
Why should we acknowledge the value of heritage sites
(Because the more we acknowledge the outstanding universal value of our heritage sites, the more likely we are to treat them with respect.)
三、After-class
学生活动：Fill the blanks
There are currently around 1,000 heritage sites worldwide, many of _______ are facing __________ (variety) dangers and in need of urgent protection. Two main factors lead to the risk of heritage sites. The long-term natural forces, _____ wind, water and temperature, can generally wear ______ heritage sites while natural disasters can lead to the sites _________________ (destroy) . Another big danger is human activities. Wars can damage both natural and cultural heritage sites. Meanwhile, World Heritage status may bring about problems, for instance, the sites suffer wear and tear, resulting _____ the flood of tourists. Besides, in line with human population growth increases the demand for production and consumption of goods, _______ (put) heritage sites in danger. Such dangers can have ________ (disaster) outcomes not only for the sites themselves, but also for people.
Therefore, heritage protection is at the top of agenda. The more we acknowledge the outstanding value of our heritage sites, the more likely we are________(treat) them with respect. We all share a joint ____________ (responsible) to protect and preserve them.
(which; various; like; down; being destroyed; from; putting; disastrous; to treat; responsibility)
教师活动：Let Ss have a discussion:
The lecturer mentions examples of heritage sites facing dangers. Can you think of more examples
（Example of natural disasters: Everglades National Park is a natural heritage site in Florida, USA. Every year, destructive hurricanes damage or destroy the vulnerable wetlands that are home to a huge diversity of unique wildlife.）
学生活动：Have students finish B1 on page 5.
(1) incredible (2) wore down (3) internal (4) urgent (5) ruined (6) at the thought of (7) civilization (8) agenda
教师活动：指导学生完成B3。
四、Summary
分享自己知道的世界遗产，并用自己的话来阐述世界遗产保护的意义。。

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