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If you'd like to go sightseeing, the following
World Heritage sites (世界遗产保护地) may be your best
choices.
Jiuzhaigou Valley
Scenic and Historic Interest Area
Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the
northern part of Sichuan Province, China, reaches a height
of more than 4, 800 m, with a series of
different forest ecosystems (生态系统). It's
particularly famous for its narrow landforms and excellent waterfalls. Some 140
kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a
number of endangered plants and animals, including the
giant panda. Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognized as a World Heritage site by
UNESCO in 1992.
Khami Ruins
National Monument
The city of Khami, which developed
after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century, is of great
archaeological (考古的) interest. The
discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre
for trade over a long period of time. It joined the World Heritage List in 1986.
Henderson Island
Henderson Island, which lies in the
eastern South Pacific, is one of the few
atolls (环礁) in the world
whose ecology (生态) has been
untouched by humans.
It is particularly
famous for the 10 plants and 4 birds that can only be seen on the island. It
was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988.
Old City of
Jerusalem
As a holy (神圣的) city for three
different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has
always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status
in 1981 and placed on the" World Heritage in Danger List "the
following year.
(1)
Which of the following is TRUE about Jiuzhaigou Valley?
A . It is famous for many ancient objects.
B . Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there.
C . It has been untouched by human beings.
D . It lies in the eastern South Pacific.
(2)
From the passage, we can learn that Jerusalem ______.
A . was ruined in the mid-16th century
B . was once business center for trade
C . is a holy city for three major religions
D . has over 140 kinds of birds living there
(3)
According to the passage, which World Heritage site was most recently set?
A . Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area.
B . Khami Ruins National Monument.
C . Old City of Jerusalem.
D . Henderson Island.
答案: B
C
A