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Economic ______ (develop) is necessary if we want to improve society. There comes a time ______ the old must give way to the new, and ______ is not possible to preserve everything from our past as we move towards the future. In this case, finding and keeping the right balance between progress and the ______ (protect) of cultural sites can be a big challenge.
Big challenges, however, can sometimes lead to great solutions. In the 1950s, the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam ______ the Nile in order to control floods, produce electricity, and supply water ______ more farmers in the area. But the ______ (propose) led to protests. Water from the dam would likely damage ______ number of temples and destroy cultural relics ______ were an important part of Egypt’s cultural heritage. After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem, ______ citizens who lived near the dam, the government turned ______ the United Nations for help in 1959.
A committee ______ (establish) to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the ______ (lose) of cultural relics. The group asked for contributions from different departments and raised ______ (fund) within the international community. Experts investigated the issue, conducted several tests, ______ then made a proposal for ______ the buildings could be saved. Finally, a document ______ (sign), and the work began in 1960.
Book 2 Unit1 FROM PROBLEMS TO SOLUTIONS
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The project brought ______ governments and environmentalists from around the world. Temples and other cultural sites were taken down piece ______ piece, and then moved and put back together again in a place where they were safe ______ the water. In 1961, German ______ (engineer) moved the first temple. Over the next 20 years, thousands of engineers and workers rescued 22 temples and countless cultural relics. Fifty countries donated nearly $80 million ______ the project.
When the project ended in 1980, it was considered ______ great success. Not only had the countries found a path to the future that did not run ______ the relics of the past, ______ they had also learnt that it was possible for countries to work together ______ (build) a better tomorrow.
The spirit of the Aswan Dam project is still alive today. Perhaps the best example ______ (show) by UNESCO, which ______ (run) a programme that prevents world cultural heritage sites around the world ______ disappearing. If a problem seems too difficult for a single nation, the ______ (globe) community can sometimes provide a solution.
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Lanzhou, 9 August 2017. A group of researchers and scientists from China and other countries are working together to help increase knowledge and ______ (appreciate) of China’s ancient cultural heritage. ______ are recording and collecting digital images of cultural relics from the Mogao Caves, ______ were a key stop along the Silk Road throughout China’s ancient history. Nearly 500,000 high-quality digital photographs ______ (produce) since the international project started in 1994.
The Mogao Caves have long been a ______ (meet) point for different cultures and are part of the history of many countries. Today, the caves are just ______ international as they were at the time ______ people travelled the Silk Road. Tourists from all over the world visit Dunhuang to see the caves, ______ the Getty Museum in Los Angeles has even reproduced a copy of the caves and paintings for people ______ (admire) in America.
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PROMOTING CULTURE THROUGH DIGITAL IMAGES
By sharing so many digital photos over the Internet, the group hopes to promote even ______ (wide) interest around the world ______ China’s ancient history, culture, and traditions. They also hope to ______ (far) educate people about the importance of safeguarding historic and cultural relics for future generations to understand and appreciate. ______ one researcher who is working on the project explains, “______ (appreciate) one’s own cultural heritage is very important for understanding oneself. Appreciating the cultural heritage of ______ countries is very important for international ______ (communicate) and understanding.”
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Book 2 Unit1 NEW DISCOVERIES FROM THE PAST
Few discoveries are as ______ (drama) as finding the Titanic at the bottom of the Atlantic ______ Machu Picchu in the mountains of Peru. But that does not mean that studying history and cultural relics ______ (be) boring or slow. In fact, exciting new discoveries from the past ______ (make) every year. Read the news reports below to learn more about a few recent ______ (find).
Relics from Ancient Greek Ship Rescued
Athens, 8 October 2014. Relics on a Greek ship that ______ (sink) more than 2,000 years ago have been rescued by ______ international team of archaeologists and divers. Several artifacts, including a large bronze spear, were found. The ship, which ______ (rest) 55 meters below the surface, was first discovered in 1900 by local divers. ______ the water is so deep, it has been very difficult to examine the ship. Earlier this year, scientists were able to use a robot ______ (photograph) and make a map of the wreck. The cultural relics which were then rescued by the international team are among the most important ______ date and will help answer some of the questions about the history of the ship. “A lot of work has to be done at this site to uncover its secrets,” said the leader of the team.
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Han Dynasty Treasures to Visit the Capital
Beijing, 25 February 2016. Beijing’s Capital Museum will host some 400 rare cultural relics from the Han Dynasty that ______ (find) in Jiangxi Province during the last five years. The relics were chosen from more than 20,000 pieces and include objects ______ (make) of gold and other metals. Visitors will have a chance to see beautiful works of art as well as pottery and horse chariots (四轮马车). The relics were found in the tomb of Haihunhou, where experts ______ (dig) since 2011. According to one of the experts, the find is very unusual, and special measures will be taken ______ (safeguard) the objects: “We will make sure they are not damaged.” The exhibition will open in March and last ______ three months.
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Book 2 Unit2 A DAY IN THE CLOUDS
The air is thin and we have to rest several ______ (time) on the short hike from camp. ______ our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough ______ (touch). On the plain in front of us, we can just make ______ a herd of graceful animals. This is ______ we’re here — to observe Tibetan antelopes.
Tibetan antelopes live on the plains of Tibet, Xinjiang, and Qinghai. ______ (watch) them move slowly across the green grass, I ______ (strike) by their beauty. I’m also reminded ______ the danger they are in. They are being hunted, ______ (illegal), for their valuable fur.
My guide is Zhaxi, ______ villager from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a shelter for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, the land is sacred and ______ (protect) the wildlife is a way of life. “We’re not trying to save the animals,” he says. “Actually, we’re trying to save ______ (we).”
The 1980s and 1990s were bad times for the Tibetan antelope. The population dropped ______ more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes to make profits. Their habitats were becoming ______ (small) as new roads and railways were built.
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In order to save this species from ______ (extinct), the Chinese government placed ______ under national protection. Zhaxi and other volunteers watched ______ the antelopes day and night to keep them safe ______ attacks. Bridges and gates were added ______ (let) the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.
The measures were ______ (effect). The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope ______ (remove) from the endangered species list. The government, however, does not intend to stop the protection programmes, ______ the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared.
In the evening, I drink a cup of tea and watch the stars. I think about the antelopes and ______ Zhaxi told me. Much is being done to protect wildlife, but ______ we really want to save the planet, we must change our way of life. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being ______ threat to wildlife and to our planet.
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Give Ugly a Chance!
When ______ comes to wildlife protection, all species — the good, the bad, and the ugly — should be treated ______ (equal). Pandas, dolphins, and other cute wildlife are important, ______ we must pay attention to less cute animals, too. The world needs all kinds — without ______ (vary), our planet cannot survive. So ______ you want the future to be beautiful, you have to give ugly a chance.
Don’t Make Paper with My Home!
Billions of trees ______ (cut) down every year to make paper for humans. Every tree ______ is cut down is a part of the habitat of animals such as these koalas. ______ this way a lot of animal homes are being destroyed! Is it right ______ (make) animals homeless so that humans can have more paper
Book 2 Unit2
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The milu deer, one of China’s most beloved animals, is also one of its ______ (strange). How else could you describe a creature ______ has the face of a horse, the hoofs of a cow, the antlers of a red deer, ______ the tail of a donkey
The history of the species is nearly as strange as its body. The milu deer used to be common in China long ago. ______ other deer, they lived together and ate grass as well as the soft parts of trees, such as small ______ (branch). However, milu deer were often hunted ______ food or sport in the past. The Ming and Qing dynasties did not protect them and many ______ (kill). In 1900, the milu deer disappeared from China.
However, ______ all the deer were killed in China, some were taken to Europe. The Duke of Bedford from Britain collected all the milu deer from Europe and put ______ (they) in his deer park. The deer liked the cool, wet weather in England, ______ their numbers increased year by year. In 1985, 20 milu deer were reintroduced from Britain ______ China and placed in the Beijing Nanhaizi Milu Park in southern Beijing. The next year ______ herd of 39 arrived from the UK to the Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve in Jiangsu Province.
Book 2 Unit2 THE STRANGE TALE OF THE MILU DEER
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The milu deer certainly seemed happy to be back in China because their numbers started to grow ______ (steady). There were soon ______ many of them that 64 milu deer were sent to a newly ______ (open) reserve in Shishou, Hubei Province ______ Beijing in the 1990s. They can move freely in the reserve, feed entirely ______ wild plants, and continue to ______ (safe) thrive.
At the moment, the milu deer are still living in reserves ______ they are being protected and cared ______. As a result, their population is now recovering fast. Soon a new chapter will be added ______ the strange tale of these special animals. The deer ______ (train) to survive outside the park so that they can one day all return to the wild. The rescue of the milu deer is already a success story. Now it is up to us ______ (make) sure that the deer live happily ever after.
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Book 2 Unit2 URBAN WILDLIFE
Cities are diverse ecosystems. In addition ______ visitors from the wild, such as coyotes in Los Angeles, or boars in Berlin, ______ large number of other species share our urban areas. As our cities spread, we need to think about ______ it is like for other species to have human neighbors.
Because cities are built for humans, they do not always provide ______ (suit) habitats for wildlife. For example, most city parks ______ (keep) neat and tidy so that humans will find ______ (they) beautiful. But when we cut grass or plant flowers, we destroy ______ (nature) habitats.
Our actions sometimes help other species. When a bridge in Austin, Texas was repaired, engineers added small gaps ______ (run) along the length of its bottom. This made ______ good home for bats, and soon the bridge was the home of thousands of bats. At first, people were afraid of the bats and tried to get rid ______ them. Now, they have come ______ (value) their winged neighbors. The bats are a ______ (tour) attraction, and they eat lots of bugs every night.
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There are also structures built ______ the objective of bringing wildlife into the city. The Beijing Olympic Forest Park is a good example. The park used native plants and created open, natural spaces for wildlife. The result is a zone in Beijing ______ over 160 species of birds. In many ways, the park is ______ opposite of a zoo. Instead of ______ (keep) in cages, wildlife can move about freely.
______ example is a 2011 proposal for a tall “Birdscraper” building in New York. The building is intended to protect birds and fight ______ (pollute) at the same time. It would be in the middle of a lake, birds would sit on it, and their droppings would fall into the water. The droppings would feed water plants ______ would then create oxygen through photosynthesis.
______ we learn to share our space, we can become better neighbors to the wildlife around us. If we do not, more species will become extinct and our own future will ______ (endanger).
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Book 2 Unit3
Much has been written about the wonders of the World Wide Web. There are countless articles telling us how the Internet has made our lives more convenient. We no longer have to wait in line ______ carry cash around when we go shopping. We can get the most ______ (update) information from large databases. We can download software, documents, and ______ (image) whenever we need them. But the Internet has done much more for people ______ simply make life more convenient. People's lives have been changed by online communities and social networks.
Jan Tchamani, an English teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly ______ (develop) a serious illness and had to quit her job. At age 50, she found herself out of work and ______ (stick) at home with only her computer ______ (keep) her company. After ______ while, she discovered that ______ (surf) the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored. She could listen to music, watch films, play games, ______ explore the world. She also joined an online group ______ she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others. She realized that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the ______ (distant) that usually exists between people.
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She was ______ inspired by the people she met online that she decided to start ______ IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. She and her friends now organize ______ (event) and collect money to pay for private teachers. Many people have been helped by the club. A 59-year-old man learnt how to apply ______ work online and found a great job. Now ______ he works and can take care of himself, his daughter has time to study at university. A 61-year-old woman ______ was living alone has started a small online company together with two friends. She no longer feels lonely, and her company has become quite successful.
Jan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet ______ (make) society better. She believes that it is highly important ______ (bridge) the digital divide and make sure that everyone has access ______ the Internet and knows how to use new technology. Her next goal is to start a charity website ______ (raise) money for children in poor countries.
Jan's life has been ______ (great) improved by the Internet. “When you go ______ tough times, you meet others who are facing similar challenges,” Jan says. “______ (think) about other people's situations inspired me to offer help.”
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Book 2 Unit3 Reading for writing
Today I thought I’d blog about a question that ______ (ask) many times — how do you stay safe online and avoid bad ______ (experience) on the Internet I’m not an expert, ______ many years as a blogger have taught me a thing or two.
First of all, there’s the ______ (gold) rule of the Internet: If you see or read something that makes you feel uncomfortable, leave the site immediately. Don’t post comments ______ click on anything. Second, protect your ______ (private). Don’t give out your address or phone number. Someone might use the information ______ (steal) your identity. Identity theft is a common and serious problem. Third, be polite. Being online is no excuse ______ being rude, and you don’t want to become a target for a troll or cyberbully. A troll is a person ______ posts comments or questions in order to stir up trouble online. Trolls often use several false names so that they can stay on a site. A cyberbully uses the Internet to be mean to others. Like a troll, a cyberbully will also write ______ mean but it is usually directed at particular people. He or she may also post ______ (embarrass) photos and information about those people. However, the more polite you are, the ______ likely it is you will be attacked.
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Have you had any bad experiences online, or do you have some good advice for staying safe Post your comments below!
Boy 579: Last year, we were having problems in our chat room. Mean ______ (comment) were being posted by someone we didn’t know. I think he or she was only trying to make trouble.
Amy: A girl at my school had a very bad experience online. A photo of her had been posted online and she was being made fun ______. It seemed ______ a joke at first, but the girl was very upset.
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Book 2 Unit3 Workbook
Courses ______ are taught via the Internet, or online courses, have become popular in many countries. There are different kinds of online courses, ______ most show a video of a teacher and students in a classroom. Students watch the video online and take part in online ______ (activity). Some courses are free and open to anyone, giving students anywhere the chance ______ (study) at any time. Of course, watching students and teachers on a computer screen is not ______ same as taking part in a real class.
______ kinds of e-learning are being tested around the world. In Singapore, eight schools have been chosen ______ (try) new ways of using technology in the classroom. The schools have tablets and touchscreens instead of books and blackboards in the classrooms. There are also social media platforms to help the students work together on projects, and online “worlds” ______ the students can interact with each other ______ the digital environment while ______ (complete) different learning tasks.
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In South Korea, some students ______ (teach) English by teachers in the Philippines and other countries since 2011. The teachers are in their home countries ______ are connected to the Korean classrooms via the Internet. Instead of looking at a screen, the students interact ______ a robot in the classroom. The robot ______ (control) by the teacher and can move around the classroom and talk with the students. It is unlikely that robot teachers will replace real teachers, but like online learning environments, they can be ______ (use) tools.
These important examples show us that e-learning can be successful. Thanks to technology, more and more ways of teaching and learning are being developed. Nobody knows ______ the classroom of the future will look like, but one thing is for sure — there has never been a ______ interesting time to be a student.
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