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Unit 6
UNIT 6 Nurturing nature
To learn about four of the World Heritage Sites
To know about the types of World Heritage Sites
To know about the World Heritage Sites in China
Huanglong, China
Iguazú Falls, Argentina and Brazil
Uluru, Australia

Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
They are all added to World Heritage List.
Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
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1. What do you know about these places
2. What do these places have in common
Located in the north of Sichuan Province, Huanglong is a historic and scenic area widely known for its hot springs and waterfalls, valleys, snow-capped peaks and forest. The area also has a population of endangered animals, including pandas and snub-nosed monkeys.
Huanglong, China
Iguazú Falls, Argentina and Brazil
The Iguazú Falls originate from the Iguazú River and are located on the border of Argentina and Brazil. The heights of the falls vary from 60 metres to 82 metres.
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro is located in the north-east of Tanzania. It is at 5,895 metres above sea level and is the highest mountain in Africa. Surrounded by forest, it is also the world’s highest free-standing mountain.
Uluru, Australia
Uluru is a large sandstone rock formation in the south-west of Australia’s Northern Territory. A sacred site to indigenous Australians, Uluru rises 348 metres above the desert plain and reaches a height of 863 metres above sea level.
What do these places have in common
Natural scenery
Fascinating / Wonder / Splendid / Gift from nature
UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site
联合国教科文组织世界自然遗产
Watch the video and answer the questions.
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1. What are the three types of World Heritage Sites
2. What other natural heritage sites in China do you know of
Type Number Example Threat
_________ World Heritage Sites
_________ World Heritage Sites \ Lake Baikal
_________ World Heritage Sites
Cultural
more than 800
the Giza Pyramid Complex
Natural
Mixed
over 30
Mount Tai, Mount Huang, Mount Wuyi, Mount Emei
human activity and the effects of climate change
What other natural heritage sites in China do you know of
Top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China
1. Search on the Internet to learn more about the World Heritage Sites in China.
2. Preview the passage The Sky Railway and finish Part 3 on Page 84.

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