2019学年度外研版选修七Module 6 The World's Cultural Heritage Period 7 Cultural Corner

■Goals

● To know about the living treasures program in New Mexico in USA

● To master the important words and phrases

■Procedures

Step 1: Warming up by discussion

As we all know, in each country there are many old men or women. And of course in the future we will be old men or women. As far as you know, what has the government done for the old in China? Please discuss the question with your partner.

So now you have known the situation of the old in our country. Today we will learn the situation in New Mexico in USA.

Step 2: Before you read

Before you read the passage turn to page 83 and read the three questions.

1. How does the Living Treasures Program work?

2. Do you think it's a good idea?

3. Have you heard of a similar program in China?

Step 3: While you read

While you are reading the passage you can compare the similarities and differences between the old in China and in New Mexico in USA.

Step 4: After you read

Tell which statements are true or false.

1. The Living Treasure Program is only carried out in the state of New Mexico.

2. The Living Treasure Program is also carried out in Japan.

3. Twice a year three older New Mexicans are asked to write down their life stories.

4. The living treasures are all very important people in the town.

5. The living treasures are honoured because they have made contributions to the protection of their culture.

Keys: True: 5 False: 1, 2, 3, 4 Now you can tell me the answers to the three questions.

1. How does the Living Treasures Program work?

2. Do you think it's a good idea?

3. Have you heard of a similar program in China?

For reference

1. Old members of the community are selected to be celebrated by the town. They are filmed, recorded and photographed, and these things are displayed as reference for everyone.