1、Unit1 Cultural HeritagePeriod 2 R e a d i n g a n d T h i n k i n gFrom Problems To SolutionsCultural heritage has survived for a _ _ _ _ time to tell people a lot of things of the past, such as the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of a country and is considered a(n) _
2、 _ _ _ _ _ _ part of the life.longimportantarchitecture、sculpture、history and traditionsActivity 1: PredictionFrom Problems to SolutionsActivity 2: Skimming: Match the main idea with each paragraphTip: Sometimes, the first sentence or the last sentence of a paragraph will give you some clues of the
3、main idea. Para.1Para.1Para.2Para.2Para.3Para.3Para.4Para.4Para.5Para.5Para.6Para.6A. The Spirit of the Aswan Dam Project.B. The project was successful.C. The Egyptian goverment met a problem.D. The introduction of a big challenge.E. The project united the global community.F. A committee was establi
4、shed to solve the problem.p1p2p3p4p5p6p6p1p2p3p5BACp4p1p2p3p4p5p6BThe Structure of The PassageThe Structure of The PassageIntroduction ProcessValuesActivity 3: Read and analyse the first part Finding and keeping the right balance between_and the protection of_was a big challenge.progress cultural si
5、tes But the proposal to build the Aswan Dam led to protests.Activity 4: Scanning the paragraph from 2 to 5 and circle the numbers and think about what they mean.Tip: Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information, such as dates or numbers. Big challenges, however, can sometimes
6、 lead to great solutions. In the 1950s, the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile in order to control floods, produce electricity, and supply water to more farmers in the area. But the proposal led to protests. Water from the dam would likely damage a number of temples and de
7、stroy cultural relics that were an important part of Egypts cultural heritage. After listening to the scientists who had studied the problem, and citizens who lived near the dam, the government turned to the United Nations for help in 1959. A committee was established to limit damage to the Egyptian
8、 buildings and prevent the loss of cultural relics. The group asked for contributions from different departments and raised funds within the international community. Experts investigated the issue, conducted several tests, and then made a proposal for how the building could be saved. Finally, a docu
9、ment was signed, and the work began in1960. The project brought together governments and environmentalists from around the world. Temples and other cultural sites were taken down piece by piece, and then moved and put back together again in a place where they were safe from the water. In 1961, Germa
10、n engineers 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 to the project. When the project ended in 1980, it was considered a great success. Not only had the countries fou
11、nd a path to the future that did not run over the relics of the past, but they had also learnt that it was possible for countries to work together to build a better tomorrow.Activity 5: Finishing the timelineTip: Draw a brief map in pairs to introduce the whole process of the problem solved. 1959196
12、019611961-198019801950sexact numbers?What can you learn from this project?Group work: Yuquan Mountain Scenic Area is said to be a successful example of the protection and development of ancient heritage. In what ways is it successful? Do you have more advice for its future? Search for information after class and write a letter to your friend Jack in America, including Yuquans success in protecting its cultural heritage whilst developing its economy. Use the language and writing techniques that were leant in the passage.
