Module 6 The world¡'s Culture Heritage

词汇短语园地

1. relation   n.   亲属，亲戚

（relations）[pl.]（人、团体、国家之

间的）关系，联系；（事物之间的）关系，联系

This party is held for friends and relations.

这个聚会是为亲戚朋友举办的。

We seek to improve relations between our two countries.

我们寻求改进我们两国间的关系。

He wants to understand the relation between rainfall and crop yields.

他想了解降雨量和农作物产量之间的关系。

in relation to   关于，涉及；和……联系起来看

I have some comments to make in relation to this matter.

关于这件事，我有几点看法。

Its brain is very small in relation to its body.

和它的身體相比，它的脑袋很小。

relate   v.   讲述，叙述；把……联系起来

relative   n.   亲属，亲戚

adj.   相比较而言的；相对的，相关联的

related    adj.   相关的，有联系的

2.precious   adj.   宝贵的；珍贵的；贵重的；珍爱的

He poured a few drops of the precious liquid into the glass.

他往杯子里倒了几滴这种珍贵的液体。

That new toy is my most precious possession.

那个新玩具是我最珍爱的财产。

3. length   n.   长度；长

My room is twice the length of the kitchen.

我的房间的长度是厨房的两倍。

We discussed shortening the length of the course.

我们就缩短这门课程的时限进行了讨论。

in length   在长度方面

Each class is 45 minutes in length.

每一节课时长为45分钟。

lengthen   v.（使）变长

4. request   n.   请求，要求

v.   请求，要求

My request was granted.

我的要求得到了满足。

Your presence is requested at the meeting.

请你务必出席会议。

搭配：

（1） a request for   请求/要求……

They made a request for further aid.

他们请求进一步的援助。

（2） request sb to do sth   请求/要求某人做某事

I requested him to bring me to see his English teacher.

我请求他带我去见他的英文老师。

（3） request that... （should）...   请求/要求……

All teaching staff requested that the head teacher （should） reconsider his decision.

全体教学人员请求校长重新考虑他的决定。

（4） be requested to   被要求/被请求……

You are requested not to smoke in the restaurant.

请不要在餐馆里吸烟。

（1） at the request of   根据……的请求/要求

The name of the murder victim wasn’t published in the newspaper， at the request of the judge.

依照法官的要求，被谋害者的姓名没有在报上公布出来。

（2） by request   按照请求/要求

The writer’s name was withheld by request.

按照要求，作者姓名不予公布。

5. mercy   n.   仁慈，宽恕；幸运，恩惠

The soldiers showed no mercy to their hostages.

这些士兵对人质没有丝毫的仁慈。

It’s a mercy that the car accident happened so close to the hospital.

幸亏车祸发生在离医院很近的地方。

without mercy   无情地

He was treated without mercy.

他被无情地对待。

6.honour   v.   尊敬，尊重；使感到荣幸；给予荣誉

n.   尊敬，尊重；荣幸；荣誉

Children should honour their father and mother.

孩子应该尊敬他们的父母。

We’re deeply honoured that you should agree to join us.

你同意加入我们，我们深感荣幸。

He has been honoured with the Nobel Prize for his scientific achievement.

他因科学成就而被授予诺贝尔奖。

It’s our great honour to have the Queen here today.

女王今天蒞临，我们深感荣幸。

The soldiers are fighting for the honour of their country.

战士们在为他们国家的荣誉而战。

in honour of   为向……表示敬意

This is a party in honour of the visiting president.

这是为向来访的总统表示敬意而举行的宴会。

honourable   adj.   可敬的，值得钦佩的；体面的

dishonour   n.   耻辱；丢脸

v.   使丢脸；违背，违反（协议或诺言）

7. apart from  （=except for）   除……之外（都）；

（=in addition to/as well as）   除……之外（还）

I’ve finished apart from the last question.

除了最后一道题，我全都做完了。

Apart from being too large， it just doesn’t suit me.

除太大之外，它也不适合我。

8. remind sb of   使某人想起……

You remind me of your father when you say that.

你说这样的话，使我想起了你的父亲。

That smell reminds me of my hometown.

那股气味使我想起了故乡。

remind sb to do sth   提醒某人去做某事

Please remind your classmates to bring their books when they come.

请提醒你的同学们来的时候带上书。

幽默小故事

The Cost of Marriage

A little boy asked his father， “Daddy， how much does it cost to get married？”

And the father replied， “I don’t know， son. I’m still paying.”

跟踪导练（一）

阅读理解

In many countries in the world， public money is mostly used for preserving architectural heritage in different ways. In my opinion， these funds are being spent effectively in this way. Old buildings such as historical buildings should be protected and turned into wonderful places for learning and visiting so that we can gain appropriate benefits from them.

Personally speaking， using public funds for architectural heritage preservation is accurate as the society can take numerous advantages from this. First of all， these historical buildings， palaces， shrines （圣祠）... are striking evidences for past lives and buildings. For example， before cameras were invented， there was no way to show how a life of a king was during his age. However， with his castle and exhibits， researchers can build up assumptions. The second considerable benefit of preserving architectural heritage is for tourism. Every year， my country welcomes thousands of visitors to its ancient capital， which contributes greatly to the province’s income.

Among distinct types of old buildings， I suggest preserving historical one as a studying and attraction spot. This is because， along with tourism purpose， old houses and palaces surviving throughout time， witnessing the country’s important events are huge material for both students and researchers. Schools can use them for practical history lessons， which help children to learn more effectively.

To sum up， spending public money for protecting architectural heritages is a brilliant choice of most governments in the world. Besides， I think we should concern more about preserving historical buildings， turn them into visiting and learning areas in order to get the best out of them.

1. What is the author’s attitude to using most public money to preserve architectural heritage？

A. Doubtful. B. Favorable. C. Unsupportive. D. Carefree.

2. What is one of the advantages of using public funds to protect architectural heritage？

A. Making money. B. Gaining inspiration.

C. Preparing for future. D. Improving the environment.

3. Why do schools use historical buildings？

A. To protect architectural heritage. B. To conduct research in the field.

C. To help increase students’ knowledge. D. To improve students’ communication skills.

4. What can be the best title for the text？

A. Ways of Architectural Heritage Protection

B. Architectural Heritage Is a Treasure of Society

C. Benefits from Architectural Heritage Protection

D. Views on Using Public Money for Architectural Heritage

閱读七选五

One of the reasons why we preserve historic places is that they can continue to tell the stories of our history to the next generation. But what if the next generation doesn’t understand the value and significance of these places？ 1 Here are four things to do with kids in the classroom or at home to get them involved in and excited about historic preservation.

Talk to the neighbors. Encourage kids to talk to the neighbors who have lived on their street for a long time. Find out what they remember about living there and about the people who have moved on. Maybe they have old photographs of how the street and houses used to look. 2 Oral （口述的） histories are an invaluable resource and provide a link to the places of our past.

Visit a historic site. Take kids to visit a historic site in your area， or stop by the local historical society or museum. You can often find an original map of the surrounding area at the historical society or museum. Make a project out of comparing old maps to today’s roads and neighborhoods. 3 What has stayed the same？

4 Ask your historical society or local preservation organization if there are any projects that your kids can get involved in. Help clean up and repair buildings or plant trees in or around historic areas.

Create a historical record for a landmark. Brainstorm the items that should be included in a historical record， like photographs， construction dates， architectural styles and features， and stories of who lived there or used the building and for what. What kinds of things would someone want to know about this place in 50 or 100 years？ 5

A. What has changed？

B. Take part in a community project.

C. Create a historic walking tour of your city.

D. Then， put together your own historical record.

E. They tell different stories from different ages.

F. You can also consider recording the conversation.

G. That’s why it’s important to get kids involved in historic preservation.

1. _____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________ 5. ____________

跟踪导练（二）

完形填空

There’s a tiny town called Waterford in Eastern Ohio. Every other year something very 1 happens there—a 2 that turns an entire town into one big 3 . These days， apple butter is still cooked onsite in the  4 method， stirred （攪拌） for hours in huge kettles over open fires.

Making apple butter isn’t 5 ， but it has to be done right. The fire can’t be too hot， or too cool. You can’t stir too fast， or too slow. And above all， the stir stick can never 6 . It’s all about getting people together. Strangers are 7 and passersby are waved over to the stir for a 8 .

Young， a fifth-grade teacher 9 times when Apple Butter Weekend was with just her， her mother， and her grandmother. These days they’ll 10 forty people or more， cooking up 100 pints （品脱） at a time. Most gets divided up among the family， but plenty 11 in fridges across Waterford and beyond.

“We don’t 12 it，” said Young. But， she said， “If you ask， you’re going to get it.”

The family has faced many challenges over the years， 13 13 times during the 1960s. But wherever they’ve lived， her parents always made friends the 14 way they make apple butter： by doing the little things the right way， paying attention at every moment.

“They’ve done everything in 15 steps，” Young said. “I always say， my mom and dad have huge ears. They just 16 . They aren’t quick to judge; they aren’t quick to 17 anything. They’ve made a life of working on 18 .”

So Apple Butter Weekend in Waterford isn’t just about the apple butter. Instead， the weekend is about community： teaching the youngsters， learning from the 19 ， making new friends and passing on unchanging 20 even as the world changes.

1. A. special B. serious C. rare D. strict

2. A. game B. show C. custom D. policy

3. A. city B. family C. organization D. club

4. A. typical B. different C. funny D. traditional

5. A. expensive B. complicated C. common D. popular

6. A. bend B. stop C. fall D. roll

7. A. welcomed B. crowded C. gathered D. understood

8. A. taste B. toast C. turn D. dance

9. A. notices B. expects C. spends D. remembers

10. A. employ B. draw C. help  D. serve

11. A. runs out B. keeps on C. ends up D. breaks down

12. A. exchange B. share C. store D. sell

13. A. abandoning B. failing C. moving D. fighting

14. A. easy B. smart C. best D. same

15. A. small B. correct C. similar D. unusual

16. A. enjoy B. listen C. wait D. play

17. A. offer B. refuse C. leave D. decide

18. A. spirits B. manners C. friendships D. feelings

19. A. strangers B. elders C. passersby D. neighbors

20. A. values B. memories C. wealth D. rules

跟蹤导练（三）

阅读理解

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From Antigua to Zanzibar， these spots promise an incredible trip for you.

Antigua， Guatemala

“Antigua is worth every penny， but that doesn’t mean you’ll have to empty your wallet，” says Hudson. There are plenty of budget-conscious activities. It won’t cost you a coin to visit Santo Domingo del Cerro， an outdoor sculpture park. Wanting something sweet？ Head to ChocoMuseo. Admission is free and so are the samples！

Odessa， Ukraine

Odessa is having a bit of a tourism boom nationwide—not that we’re surprised， given its sandy beaches and pastel-colored （色彩柔和的） buildings—but it’s still fairly under the order for international audiences. You can also count on this port city for affordable fun. Tickets to the Odessa Opera House start at a mere $2！

Bogota， Colombia

“Travelers on budget will find Colombia’s vast capital far more of a bargain and every bit as fascinating，” says Hudson. “It’s free to visit Museo de Oro and on Sundays many of the big roads are closed to accommodate food carts， street entertainers， and pedestrians.”

Zanzibar

Zanzibar attracts vacationers with its white sand beaches， greenish-blue tides， colorful coral reefs， and oceanfront seaside. Of course， wandering in historic Stone Town is pretty appealing too. Either way， you needn’t spend a penny in this amazing place. It’s also worth noting that Jozani Forest is the only place in the world you can see endangered red colobus monkeys.

1. Which spot requires admission fee？

A. ChocoMuseo. B. Stone Town. C. Museo de Oro. D. Odessa Opera House.

2. What is special to Zanzibar？

A. White sand beaches. B. Green-blue tides.

C. Red colobus monkeys. D. Colorful coral reefs.

3. What do the four destinations have in common？

A. They are coastal cities. B. They are inexpensive to visit.

C. They welcome street entertainers. D. They offer sand beaches activities.

B

Local officials in Beijing promised to further protect the city’s cultural heritage， in particular the narrow streets known as hutongs.

Hutongs are commonly found in the cities of North China， but they are at risk. Beijing is currently believed to have fewer than 1，000 hutongs， most of which are near the Imperial Palaces. Only 60 years ago， the number was 3，250. In the old districts of Dongcheng and Xicheng， which cover 62 square kilometers， some people will be asked to move from hutong houses to avoid further damage to the ancient architecture.

“On average more than 100，000 people visit the Imperial Palaces during the National Day holidays. The visitors put pressure on the protection of cultural relics，” said the director of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Urban Planning， adding that hutongs should be protected from human damage.

The government focused on how the protection plans were carried out and how the management of cultural heritages worked. Wang Shaofeng， head of the Xicheng district government， said the area has 182 cultural relics， many of which were built as far back as the Yuan Dynasty （1271—1368）. The district of Xicheng has 1.28 million residents （居民） in its 57 square kilometers of land. “The most efficient way is to cut down the local population to reduce the possibility of causing harm to the heritage，” Wang said.

“Each community has been required to report the status of its cultural heritage， especially hutongs， and any actions to damage the heritage will be punished，” Wang said.

No one knows for sure how many hutongs will be left in the coming 100 years.

4. How many hutongs have disappeared in the past sixty years in Beijing？

A. Fewer than 1，000. B. About 2，000. C. More than 3，000. D. Over 4，000.

5. According to Paragraph 3， what is the main cause of the damage to cultural relics？

A. Visitors’ activity. B. Residents’ attitude.

C. Communities’ behaviour. D. The government’s policy.

6. Which way is mentioned in the text to protect hutongs？

A. To punish anyone damaging them. B. To move the residents out of them.

C. To have them repaired. D. To forbid people to visit them.

7. What can we infer from the last paragraph？

A. No one will remember hutongs. B. The number of hutongs will be growing.

C. Only time will tell the future of hutongs. D. Hutongs will disappear completely.

跟蹤导练（四）

完形填空

If there is one thing I have learned over the years， it is that life in this world is bittersweet. It has been and it 1 will be. I realized this early and every day I see further 2 of it. It is something that we all just have to 3 .

When I was a boy， I cherished my books and toys， but then I 4 them all when our house was burned down in the middle of one night. When growing up， I loved the isolated （孤立的） woodlands and meadows that were my 5 ， but often I found myself playing 6 . At school， I found learning fun and 7 ， but I was never as popular as I wanted to be. In college， I enjoyed the 8 of being out on my own， yet I still missed the love and 9 of home.

As I grew into adulthood I fell in love and had my  10 broken. I graduated from college， but I never 11 the success I thought I would get. I had three beautiful 12 that taught me so much about love， yet I watched my two sons struggle daily with autism （自闭症）. I cherished the 13 that my mom and dad gave me， and then I watched them 14 before I was 50.

Life is bittersweet which is 15 of ups and downs， twists and turns， successes and 16 . Whether life makes us bitter or sweet， however， is up to us. Anyhow， we could 17 something from it. It is during the 18 times that we grow the strongest and our goodness is most 19 . Stay strong. Love much. Live well. Please 20 your goodness and make this world a sweeter place for all.

1. A. rarely B. always C. almost D. forever

2. A. information B. action C. evidence D. experience

3. A. accept B. respect C. decline D. fight

4. A. borrowed B. sold C. destroyed D. lost

5. A. laboratory B. playground C. study D. library

6. A. alone B. badly C. fairly D. well

7. A. formal B. rapid C. easy D. boring

8. A. achievement B. movement C. excitement D. agreement

9. A. conditions B. aids C. reliefs D. comforts

10. A. books B. toys C. heart D. relation

11. A. gained B. enjoyed C. forgot D. wanted

12. A. relatives B. teachers C. children D. friends

13. A. courage B. fortune C. wisdom D. love

14. A. work B. die C. play D. rest

15. A. sure B. free C. full D. worthy

16. A. difficulties B. failures C. hardships D. diseases

17. A. learn B. benefit C. realize D. conclude

18. A. perfect B. differ C. tough D. suitable

19. A. kept B. showed C. found D. needed

20. A. offer B. repay C. remember D. share

跟蹤导练（五）

阅读理解

Chinese people love food made of flour. In the hands of skilled artisans （手艺人）， flour is made into lovely models of people or animals to be enjoyed and played with， which brings a unique kind of pleasure. This art form is called dough figurine （面塑）. Among the various art styles of dough figurines， Beijing’s Dough Figurine Lang is a unique folk art， which is filled with the rich history and customs of the capital city. In 2008， it was included in the list of national cultural heritage.

It was created by Lang Shao’an. Most of the dough figurines are animals and characters from legends， historical stories， and local operas. The finished product is either put at the end of a thin stick or on a table for display. Some are mostly for children to eat or play with， with simple forms and vivid decorations， while some are fine pieces of artwork for display only. For this reason， during the making process they are often mixed with additives to better preserve the finished products.

Lang Jiaziyu， born in 1995， is the third generation of Dough Figurine Lang. When he was 15， he created Beijing Olympic Mascot （吉祥物） shaped dough figurines which were highly praised. He looks a bit more fashionable than other folk artisans. In his skilled hands， pop culture icons （偶像） are popular with young people.

Like most of the other intangible cultural heritage handicrafts in China， Dough Figurine Lang does not get as much attention from the public. Few young people are willing to take the time to master a skill that does not make money， which has led to a decline in the number of those who are devoted to the handicraft. Good handicrafts need the devotion of artisans from one generation to another.

1. What is special about Dough Figurine Lang？

A. It reflects Beijing’s culture. B. It is created by famous artists.

C. It shows people’s lifestyles. D. It is popular with both tourists and the locals.

2. Why do artisans add additives to dough figurines？

A. To make them taste good. B. To keep colors brighter and lasting longer.

C. To help shape dough into various forms. D. To better preserve the finished products.

3. What does the author mainly want readers to do？

A. Suggestions for other folk artisans. B. Different art styles of dough figurines.

C. Lang Jiaziyu’s accomplishments as an artisan. D. The popularity of modern dough figurines

4. What is the main purpose of the text？

A. Master a skill. B. Value this folk art.

C. Appreciate the handicraft. D. Protect national cultural heritage.

语法填空

The documentary film The Magical Craftsmanship of Suzhou， featuring Chinese intangible cultural heritages， was launched in Australia and New Zealand on July 28， 2022. Before launching， it was released in North America in June， 1 stimulated （激发） a wide discussion on the eastern aesthetics （美学） and the intangible cultural heritages. It gave the 2 （local） a close up look at how ancient handicrafts continue to color modern Chinese life.

The film， jointly 3 （produce） produced by Suzhou Broadcasting Cooperation and Suzhou Protection and Management Office of Intangible Cultural Heritage， aims 4 （present） an elegant and fresh Chinese culture to overseas audiences. It mainly focuses 5 nine handicrafts with long-lasting lineages in Suzhou city and 6 （share） the story about Chinese artists， 7 （convey） the eastern manufacturing concepts and craftsmanship spirits.

Caitlin Nugent， a 26-year-old teacher from Sydney， attended one of the documentary’s screenings. She said she 8 （draw） by the process behind silk brocades （錦缎） and the film added to her dream of making the trip to China that she had never been to. Peter Hannam， 9 writer， said the film gave an insight into the importance of passing 10 （tradition） skills from generation to generation.

1. _____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________ 5. ____________

6. ____________ 7. ____________ 8. ____________ 9. ____________ 10. ____________

短文改错

One day， I was on my way back home while I saw a young man painting a picture in a tree. I felt very surprising， so I went up to see more clear. He told me that he was art student. He spent his free time drawing pictures in the trees， hope to make the city more beautiful. His words encouraged me so much that I was volunteered to help him. He said it took him about one and a half hour to finish a picture. By the time I met him， he has finished ten pictures of his own. After that， they often worked together and became good friends.

跟踪导练（六）

语法填空

In and around China’s southwestern Sichuan Province， one can often find folk artists producing sugar paintings with liquid sugar along the streets and in the parks.

According to some academic studies， sugar painting originated from the Ming Dynasty when sugar animals and figures 1 （make） in molds （模具） as part of a sacrifice in religious ceremony. In the Qing Dynasty， sugar painting gained more 2 （popular）. The production techniques were upgraded and the patterns became more various， most of 3 stood for good luck such as fish， dragon and monkey. Afterward， the folk artists in Sichuan 4 （develop） this art by adding techniques of Chinese shadow puppet （皮影） and Chinese paper cutting. The molds were also replaced 5 a small bronze spoon. As time passed by， the contemporary form of sugar painting has 6 （gradual） evolved.

Although the number of sugar painters has decreased， due to its unique charm， a certain number of artists are making efforts 7 （preserve） it by offering classes， holding relevant 8 （activity） and applying for the National Non-Material Cultural Heritage.

Nowadays， this art is getting support again from the general public 9 it has already been listed as Provincial Non-Material Culture Heritage by the Sichuan Government. Moreover， the sugar painting artists have gained 10 （increase） recognition.

1. _____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________ 5. ____________

6. ____________ 7. ____________ 8. ____________ 9. ____________ 10. ____________

書面表达

假如你是李华，你的外国朋友Chris特别喜爱中国的戏曲文化。你打算本周末去观看越剧《梁山伯与祝英台》。请给Chris写一封电子邮件，邀请他一起观看演出。内容包括：

1﹒提出邀请并简述原因；

2﹒观剧时间与地点；

3﹒你的期望。

注意：

1﹒词数100左右；

2﹒可以适当加入细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：越剧 Shaoxing Opera；《梁山伯与祝英台》Butterfly Lovers

背景大链接

Queen of the Adriatic

亚得里亚海皇后

Venice and its lagoon joined the World Heritage List in 1987. Venice consists of more than 100 islands and has about 150 canals. It is one of the world’s cultural heritages. The best-known of these， the Grand Canal， functions as the “main street” in the part of the city most popular with visitors. The canal winds through each of the six districts that comprise this historic city center before reaching Venice Lagoon.

One of these districts， San Marco， is home to many of Venice’s main attractions， including St Mark’s Basilica. This spectacular church has five main arches and some extraordinary onion-shaped domes. It is decorated with priceless treasures.

The best time to visit Venice is during the clear spring days of March and April. From June to August， the city is hot， sticky， and crowded with tourists. Autumn is quite pleasant， but winters are cold. Floods are common in November and December， presenting Venetians with one of their most difficult and ongoing problems.

It is well-known that Venice faces an uncertain future. The city is sinking into the sea， its historic buildings are falling to pieces， and the famous lagoon is badly polluted. Unless solutions are found soon for these complex problems， the “Queen of the Adriatic”， as Venice is sometimes called， will not be able to sit on her watery throne for very much longer.

威尼斯城及其潟湖于1987年被列入《世界遺产名录》。威尼斯由100多个小岛组成，拥有大约150条运河，是世界文化遗产之一。最有名的运河就是“大运河”，它位于市区游客最多的地方，并发挥“主要街”的功能。这条运河在构成这个历史名城中心的6个区之间蜿蜒穿流，最后流入威尼斯潟湖。

行政区之一的圣马可是威尼斯许多主要旅游景点的中心，包括圣马可大教堂。这座雄伟的大教堂有5道大拱门和数座壮观的洋葱形屋顶。教堂用很贵重的珠宝装饰。

3月和4月晴朗的春日是游览威尼斯最佳时间。从6月到8月，那儿则潮湿闷热，挤满了游客。秋天气候宜人，而冬天则寒冷。在11月和12月常有水灾，给威尼斯人出了一个最难解决、拖延最久的问题。

众所周知，威尼斯的前途未卜。这座城市正逐渐沉入海中，历史建筑正破败消失，著名的潟湖已遭到严重污染。除非能尽快解决这些复杂的问题，否则这座被称为“亚得里亚海皇后”的威尼斯城，不用多久就难保它的水上宝座了。