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Unit 4 Protecting our heritage sites
Integrated skills: calling for the protection of our heritage sites
内容分析：
本板块围绕单元话题，以“世界遗产保护”创设情境，展开一系列具有综合性、关联性和实践性的听、说、读、写等学习活动。教师首先引导学生阅读语篇，理解世界遗产的价值，就遗产保护的原因展开讨论；然后让学生通过听音频材料获取并梳理关于世界遗产保护的建议；接着要求学生进一步探究遗产保护的措施；最后指导学生完成一篇号召人们保护遗产的文章。上述活动环环相扣，每个活动既有侧重点，又与其他活动又关联性，构成一个语言技能整合的活动。
教学目标：
By the end of this section, students will be able to:
summarize the importance of heritage protection;
come up with the measures of protecting heritage sites;
write an article to call for the protection of heritage sites;
develop their awareness of protecting heritage sites.
教学重难点：
1. Come up with the measures of protecting heritage sites;
2. Develop their awareness of protecting heritage sites.
教学过程：
Step 1 Lead-in
Ask students the question:
What are heritage sites
What is the value of protecting heritage sites
【设计意图：快速引入单元话题。】
Step 2 Reading
Have the students read the editorial and answer the following questions.
1. According to the editorial, why should we protect heritage sites
Because the incredible splendour of heritage sites is a reminder of the power of nature and the genius of man.
2. How do you understand the quote from Cicero
From my point of view, Cicero’s quote means that knowing about our past helps us understand the present and the future better.
Useful expressions:
1. heritage sites 遗产；遗址
2. see... as... 把…….看作是.……
3. irreplaceable sources 不可替代的来源
4. incredible splendor 不可思议的壮丽
5. snow-capped 山顶被积雪覆盖的
6. alive with 充满着
7. pose questions 引发问题
8. definitive answers 完整可靠的答案
Step 3 Listening
B1. Ask students to listen to the interview and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. Mr Li is a professor in the field of history. T/F
2. The host thinks making laws is a good way to protect heritage sites. T/F
3. Mr Li wants more tourists coming to the heritage sites. T/F
4. The host thinks that limits can ensure the safety of these sites. T/F
5. Mr Li’s main job is to raise funds for the local heritage projects. T/F
6. We can educate local officials about the importance of heritage sites. T/F
Suggested answers: 1.F 2.T 3.F 4.F 5.T 6.F
B2. Ask students to listen to the interview again and complete the notes below.
How to protect heritage sites
Measures to limit the number of tourists
Ask tourists to (1) _____________ through an app or on the website in advance
(2) ______________________ how long tourists can spend visiting the heritage sites on a daily basis
Resources
(3) ___________
Equipment
(4) _______________________________ in many other fields
Education
Launch campaigns
(5) __________________
(6) __________________
Suggested answers:
purchase tickets 2. Set strict time limits on 3.Money
Scientists, engineers and experts 5. Set up websites 6. Give out leaflets
Step 4 Discussion
Ask students to discuss the protection of heritage sites.
1. the importance of protecting heritage sires
2. methods of protection
Step 5 Writing
Ask students to write an article calling for the protection of heritage sites. .
Learning about the structure
To write an article calling for the protection of heritage sites, you can follow the structure below:
State the importance of the protection of heritage sites.
Give your ideas on how to protect our heritage sites.
Sum up the main points and call on people to take action.
Learning about the language
Make sure you use very clear and direct language. You can also use modal verbs to express obligation to protect heritage sites.
Learning about the writing techniques
An effective closing paragraph is essential to a piece of successful writing. At the end of the writing, you should sum up the main points. You could also include an interesting statement or a projection for the future. There are some common expressions that can be used to draw conclusions, e.g. in conclusion, to conclude, to sum up, in summary.
Checking your writing
Sample
Heritage sites are a reminder of the power of nature and the genius of man. Natural heritage sites amaze us with their splendour and command our respect for nature. Cultural heritage sites can connect us with the past. They remind us of our achievements and links us to the great story of human history. Preserving our heritage sites allows us to appreciate the past and to find inspiration for the future.
In order to preserve heritage sites successfully, we could put in place some of the following measures. First, we should limit the number of visitors to vulnerable sites and regulate how often or how long the sites are open to visitors. This measure may help reduce the damage that might be caused due to uncontrolled tourist flow. This measure is possible if tickets for the sites need to be purchased or booked in advance. In this way, the site authorities can keep a watchful eye on the sites and manage them better. Second, we need to invest more money in the projects about the restoration and preservation of local heritage to help maintain project resources such as essential equipment.
Last but not the least, we have to educate the general public about the importance of heritage sites, the dangers they face and the methods to protect them. Effective ways to do this could include launching awareness campaigns and setting up informative websites. The public might be unaware of the dangers that heritage sites are facing, so making this information available to them will encourage them to become a part of the solution rather than the problem.
In conclusion, every heritage site is unique and has a special cultural or physical significance. Humans are the guardians of these irreplaceable treasures, so it is in the interest of our legacy to do our job with pride. I hope that we can all work together to take care of our heritage sits and preserve them so that future generations can look back at us in admiration for a job well done. Our world will be all the richer for it.
Step 6 Homework
Polish up your writing and make a presentation to the class.
【设计意图：明确语篇特点，锻炼写作技能。】
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