Unit 1 Cultural Heritage Reading for Writing （ppt课件）（19张）-新人教版（2019）《高中英语》必修第二册.pptx

1、 Reading for Writing Unit 1 Cultural Heritage What do you know about the Mogao Caves?The Mogao Caves(莫高窟莫高窟),also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes(千佛洞千佛洞),form a system of 492 temples 25km(16 mi)southeast of the center of Dunhuang,an oasis(绿洲绿洲)strategically located at a religious and cultural

2、crossroads on the Silk Road,in Gansu province,China.Mogao Caves is a group of ancient caves which were built in different dynasties.It is famous for exquisite（精美的）的精美的）的murals(壁画壁画)and various sculptures(建筑建筑)kept inside the caves.With 735 caves,more than 45,000 square meters of murals,2415 colored

3、sculptures of different size,the caves contain some of the finest examples of Buddhist art(佛教艺术佛教艺术)spanning a period of 1,000 years.Read the news report about the Mogao Caves and answer:Reading Para.1Lanzhou,9 August 2017.A group of researchers and scientists from China and other countries are work

4、ing together to help increase knowledge and appreciation of Chinas 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 Chinas ancient history.Nearly 500,000 high-quality digital photog

5、raphs have been produced since the international project started in 1994.when/whowhy workedincrease knowledge and appreciation a group ofLanzhou,9 August 2017main ideafurther informationexplanationhow helpedhow importantwhat resultrecord and collect digital imagesa key stop along the Silk Road500,00

6、0 high-quality digital photographslead sentenceparagraphlead sentenceexplanation Reading the body(Para.2)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

7、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.1.Why can the Mogao Caves have so many murals?2.How are the Mogao Caves today?Are they st

8、ill popular?How?The Mogao Caves is _.background informationmulticultural and internationalat pastat presentmulticulturalinternationalinternational famouspopulara technique of news writingin the futureinternational multiculturalfamouspass downpass onBy sharing so many digital photos over the Internet

9、,the group hopes to promote even wider interest around the world in Chinas 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 wo

10、rking on the project explains,“Appreciating ones own cultural heritage is very important for understanding oneself.Appreciating the cultural heritage of other countries is very important for international communication and understanding.”Reading the body(Para.3)What does the group hope?hopehopes Cul

11、ture is a bridge for communication and understanding among different cultures.各美其美，美人之美，各美其美，美人之美，美美与共，天下大同。美美与共，天下大同。费孝通费孝通AppreciatingAppreciatingdirect quotea technique of news writingInspiration?What measure?When?Who?What purpose?lead sentenceparaphrasefurther explanationmain ideabodyheadlinedet

12、ailed informationA news reportclear structuredirect&exact languageReading for structure obvious writing techniques1 What are the researchers and scientists trying to do?What modern technology are they using?The researchers and scientists are trying to increase knowledge and appreciation of Chinas an

13、cient cultural heritage.They are using digital photography to record a collection of images.2 Why are so many people interested in the Mogao Caves?Because they have long been a meeting point for different cultures and are part of the history of many countries.3 What do you think of the researchers o

14、pinion in the last paragraph?I agree with the researchers opinion.Understanding our own and other cultures is a great way to understand ourselves and others.Study the organisation of a news report.Read the news report again and find these parts.Lead sentence Direct quote Paraphrase Background inform

15、ation Reporting verbs Words to show comparison and/or contrastStudy the language features.Underline the relative clauses that the writer uses to identify the following.things people time Write a news report.Read the interview notes.Draft a news report according to the outline.Exchange drafts with a

16、partner.Share your writing.Write a news report about a person or a group who works to protect our cultural heritage.1 Read the interview notes.Chen Lei,Wuhan senior teacher takes photos of old buidings wants to preserve cultural heritage interviews old people writes about the buildings visits school

17、s to tell students about Protectors of the Past,Wuhu protect old houses help repair buildings look for cultural relics show cultural relics to the public raise money repair temples and cultural relics 2 Draft a news report according to the outline.Headline Lead sentence Write a title to get the read

18、ers attention.Tell the readers who,what,where,and why.A picture is worth a thousand wordsChen Lei is a senior teacher who takes photos of old buildings in Wuhan in order to preserve the citys cultural heritage.BodyTell the reader the facts,details,examples,etc.Explain what the person or group does.U

19、se relative clauses.Use quotes and paraphrases.Every day,Chen Lei takes his camera and.Ending End with a short summary to help the readers remember the main idea.Neither people nor buildings last forever,but Chen Leis photos can help us remember them.Chen Lei is a senior teacher who takes photos of

20、old buildings in Wuhan in order to preserve the citys cultural heritage.Every day,Chen Lei takes his camera and walks patiently through the older parts of the city.Over the years he has taken thousands of pictures of old buildings to create a record for his fellow citizens in the present and future.

21、Another important part of his project are the interviews he conducts with elderly residents.Often these stories help to bring the interesting histories of the buildings to life,giving them their place in the human stories of Wuhans citizens.He writes about the buildings,their inhabitants and the sto

22、ries that weave them together.He also visits schools to tell students about their cultural heritage.Neither people nor buildings last forever,but Chen Leis photos can help us remember them.The stories that accompany them also help build a picture of life for future generations to hear and add their

23、own stories,too.A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words 3 Exchange and revise your draft with your partner.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?The checklist may help you.4.Share your writing.Put up in the classroom