4. Why is Suzhou famous?

5. Do you know what happened in Suzhou in June 2004?

For reference

1. Suzhou is in Jiangsu Province, near Shanghai. About six million people live there. It is famous for its classical Chinese gardens.

2. The 28th Would Heritage Conference took place there.

Step 2: Look at the words in the box and discuss the questions.

Next open your textbook and turn to page 71. Let us look at the words in the box and then answer the two questions.

1. Which of the items in the list are parts of a country's cultural heritage?

2. Which do you think are the most important items? Give your reasons.

For reference

1. buildings, museums, paintings, poem, traditions.

Step 3: Important phrases

Let us look at the three phrases and check the meaning of the phrases.

unique natural beauty/ a conference venue/ preserved ancient building

For reference

Unique natural beauty--------it is a beautiful landscape which cannot be found elsewhere

A conference venue------------a place where a conference is held

Preserved ancient buildings-buildings which are protected by law and cannot be demolished or changed in any way

Step 4: Reading

Read the passage on page 71 and finish the questions.

For reference

1972: The World Heritage Committee established the World Heritage List.

1985: China signed the agreement.

2003: Suzhou invested 6 billion yuan to preserve the town's character.

2004: The 28th World Heritage Conference took place in Suzhou.