Preserving cultural heritage

1. Work in pairs. Match the ways to preserve our heritage with the reasons for doing so.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Nối những cách để bảo tồn di sản của chúng ta với những lý do để làm như vậy)

Answer:

1. Learning about cultural heritage at school - b. Helping students understand the value of cultural heritage

2. Promoting cultural heritage on social media - d. Spreading information to more people quickly

3. Organising competitions to find good ideas for preserving our heritage - c. Encouraging people to get more involved

4. Introducing cultural heritage to foreign visitors through tourism activities - a. Making cultural heritage more widely known to people around the world

2. Complete the conversation with the words and phrase in the box. Then practise It in pairs.

(Hoàn thành đoạn hội thoại với các từ và cụm từ trong hộp. Sau đó thực hành Nó theo cặp)

A. Well

B. Right

C. Really

D. Let me think

Nam: What do you think is the best way to preserve cultural heritage?

Anna: (1) _____________. The best way to preserve it is to raise people’s awareness of its importance.

Nam: (2) _____________. We can set up school jobs for students to learn about forms of cultural heritage, such as folk music, singing, or dancing.

Anna: (3) ____________, our classmates will show no interest in such clubs.

Nam: (4) ____________? Why do you think so?

Anna: Traditional arts are not fashionable. There are so many other exciting things for us to do.

Nam: That's why it’s important to make such clubs more interesting for teenagers.

Answer:

Nam: What do you think is the best way to preserve cultural heritage?

Anna: (1) A. Well. The best way to preserve it is to raise people’s awareness of its importance.

Nam: (2) D. Let me think. We can set up school jobs for students to learn about forms of cultural heritage, such as folk music, singing, or dancing.

Anna: (3) C. Really, our classmates will show no interest in such clubs.

Nam: (4) D. Right? Why do you think so?

Anna: Traditional arts are not fashionable. There are so many other exciting things for us to do.

Nam: That's why it’s important to make such clubs more interesting for teenagers.

3. Work in pairs. Make a similar conversation about ways to preserve cultural heritage. Use the ideas in 1, the model in 2, and the tips above to help you.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Thực hiện một cuộc trò chuyện tương tự về cách bảo tồn di sản văn hóa. Sử dụng các ý tưởng trong phần 1, mô hình trong phần 2 và các mẹo ở trên để giúp bạn)

Answer:

Tom: What do you think are some other ways we can preserve cultural heritage?

Lisa: One idea could be promoting cultural heritage on social media. That way, we can reach a wider audience and spread information more quickly.

Tom: That's a great idea. Another way could be organizing competitions to find good ideas for preserving our heritage. This could encourage people to get more involved and come up with innovative solutions.

Lisa: Yes, and we could also introduce cultural heritage to foreign visitors through tourism activities. This could help people around the world learn more about our culture and appreciate its value.

Tom: Another way could be learning about cultural heritage at school. By introducing it in the curriculum, we can help students understand the value of cultural heritage and inspire them to take action to preserve it.

Lisa: Absolutely. By using these different ways, we can make cultural heritage more widely known and encourage more people to get involved in its preservation.

4. Work in groups. Think of a form of cultural heritage (such as a tradition, a festival, or a form of music), and discuss ways to preserve it. Report your group’s ideas to the whole class.

(Làm việc nhóm. Hãy nghĩ về một dạng di sản văn hóa (chẳng hạn như một truyền thống, một lễ hội hoặc một loại hình âm nhạc) và thảo luận về các cách để bảo tồn nó. Báo cáo ý tưởng của nhóm bạn với cả lớp)

Answer:

Group 1:

We chose the traditional dance of our community as our cultural heritage. To preserve it, we can organize dance workshops for children and teenagers. We can also hold cultural events and performances to showcase the dance to a wider audience. Another idea is to make a short documentary about the history of the dance and how it has evolved over time.

Group 2:

Our cultural heritage is a local festival that celebrates the harvest season. To preserve it, we can involve more people in the planning and organization of the festival, especially young people. We can also promote the festival on social media to attract more visitors and raise awareness about its significance. Additionally, we can hold workshops to teach traditional crafts and cooking methods associated with the festival.

Group 3:

We selected a form of traditional music as our cultural heritage. To preserve it, we can organize music lessons for students in schools and universities. We can also hold concerts and performances to showcase the music to a wider audience. Another idea is to make recordings of traditional songs and make them available online for people to access and learn from.

Group 4:

Our cultural heritage is a traditional craft that has been passed down from generation to generation in our community. To preserve it, we can organize workshops to teach the craft to younger generations. We can also hold exhibitions and fairs to showcase the craft to a wider audience and sell products made by local artisans. Another idea is to create a digital platform that connects artisans with customers and promotes their work.

Overall, we believe that it's important to involve younger generations in the preservation of cultural heritage and find ways to promote it to a wider audience. By doing so, we can ensure that our traditions and customs continue to thrive and evolve over time.