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READING FOR WRITING
BX 2 UNIT 1 SECTION 4
Promote Cultre
Through Digital Images
we’ve learned about
Cultural heritage around the world
Mogao Caves, Dunhuang
Mogao Caves, also known as Thousand Buddha Caves or Mogao Grottoes, is a group of ancient caves which were built in different dynasties. It is famous for exquisite murals and various sculptures kept inside the caves. With 735 caves, more than 45,000 square meters of murals, 2,415 colored sculptures of different size, Mogao Caves is one of the greatest repositories of Buddhist art in the world .
Promoting culture through digital images
Lanzhou, 9 August 2017. A group of researchers and scientists from China and other countries are working together to help increase knowledge and appreciation of China’s ancient cultural heritage. They are recording and collecting digital images of cultural relics from the Mogao Caves, which were a key stop along the Silk Road throughout China’s ancient history. Nearly 500,000 high-quality digital photographs have been produced since the international project started in 1994.
What are the researchers and scientists trying to do
What modern technology are they using？
Researchers and scientists promote Chinese culture through digital images
The Mogao Caves have long been a meeting point for different cultures and are part of the history of many countries. Today, the caves are just as international as they were at the time when people travelled the Silk Road. Tourists from all over the world visit Dunhuang to see the caves, and the Getty Museum in Los Angeles has even reproduced a copy of the caves and paintings for people to admire in America
Why are so many people interested in the Mogao Caves
The significance of Mogao Caves
By sharing so many digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to promote even wider interest around the world in China’s ancient history, culture, and traditions. They also hope to further educate people about the importance of safeguarding historic and cultural relics for future generations to understand and appreciate. As one researcher who is working on the project explains, “Appreciating one’s own cultural heritage is very important for understanding oneself. Appreciating the cultural heritage of other countries is very important for international communication and understanding.”
素材提供： 敦煌研究院、华为技术有限公司
The purpose of promoting culture through digital images
What do you think of this opinion
“Appreciating one’s own cultural heritage is very important for understanding oneself. Appreciating the cultural heritage of other countries is very important for international communication and understanding.”
Culture is the bridge of mutual understanding and communication
各美其美，美人之美，
美美与共，天下大同。
——费孝通
important:
protect, promote and appreciate our culture
1. What is the main goal of the international project mentioned in the passage
A. To attract more tourists to visit the Mogao Caves in person.
B. To increase global knowledge and appreciation of Chinese cultural heritage.
C. To rebuild the Mogao Caves in museums around the world.
D. To prove that the Mogao Caves are the most important cultural site in China.
2. According to the passage, what has been achieved since the project started in 1994
A. The Silk Road has been reopened for trade and travel.
B. The Getty Museum has moved the caves to Los Angeles.
C. Nearly half a million high-quality digital photos have been created.
D. All cultural relics from the caves have been fully safeguarded.
3. What can be inferred from the researcher's statement in the last paragraph
A. The primary value of cultural heritage is its contribution to tourism.
B. Understanding cultural heritage, both domestic and foreign, fosters self-awareness
and global harmony.
C. The digital project is mostly aimed at experts and researchers, not the general public.
D. The main challenge is the high cost of preserving cultural relics.
4. What is the genre of this passage
A. A narrative telling a personal story.
B. An argumentative essay persuading readers.
C. A news report informing readers.
D. A piece of descriptive literature focusing on emotions.
How do you know that
Headling:
concise, accurate, impressive
Lead sentence:
key information (where, when, who, what, why)
Body:
detailed information
Ending:
summary and inspiration
Brief but comprehensive title
date and place information
direct quotation
The use of passive voice
Providing facts, no comments
direct quotation
objective
persuasive
direct
accurate
Reporting verbs:
say/tell/comment/suggest
Language features
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writing task
Write a news report about a person or group who works to protect our cultural heritage. You can use the interview notes below or write about a person or group that you know of.
Writing a news report
Basic pattern
1. collect and understand the given information
2. Write the headline
3. Write the lead sentence and news report
4. Make use of the details and polish the writing
Understanding given information
occupation
purpose
supporting details
main means
headline:
lead sentence:
body:
structure
occupation
purpose
main means
headline Write a title to get the readers’ attention.
lead sentence Tell the readers who, what, where, and why. (basic information)
body Tell the reader the facts, details, examples, etc
ending End with a short summary to help the readers remember the main idea.
brief, accurate, impressive
A PICTURE IS WORTH A
THOUSAND WORDS
informative, easy-understanding
Chen Lei is a senior teacher who takes photos of old buildings in Wuhan in order to preserve the city’s cultural heritage
detailed, objective
use clause
use quotes and paraphrases
use passive voice
!no comment
inspiring; direct quotation
Neither people nor buildings lastforever, but Chen Lei’s photos can help us remember them.
Fan Jinshi
an archaeologist; a researcher; the honorary director of Dunhuang Academy; Outstanding contributor on cultural relics protection; “the daughter of Dunhuang”
work on the management and protection of Mogao Caves for more than 50 years
investigated and measured Mogao Caves
publish and edit plenty of books and theses on Mogao Caves
launch the “Digital Dunhuang” project
donate 20 million yuan to promote the development of research on Dunhuang
Is there a title
Does the lead sentence tell the reader about the situation
Has the writer included details and explanations
Are there quotes and paraphrases
Does the writer use relative clauses to identify people, places, things, times, etc.
Does the writer end with a short summary
Are there any grammar or spelling mistakes
Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today and what we pass on to future generations.
---World Heritage Center

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