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UNIT 1 CULTURAL HERITAGE 练 晚练 1 Section Ⅰ Listening and Speaking Ⅰ.阅读理解 A 体裁：说明文 主题语境：物质与非物质文化遗产 难度：★★☆☆☆ If you' d like to go travelling, the following World Heritage Sites 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 4，500 m, with a series of different forest ecosystems. It's especially 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 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 and its ecology (生态) has been untouched by humans. It is 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 city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious (宗教的；宗教信仰的) importance. It was given a World Heritage status (地位；身份) in 1981 and placed on the “List of World Heritage in Danger” the following year. 1．What can be learned about Jiuzhaigou Valley? A．Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there. B．It is famous for many ancient objects. C．It has been untouched by human beings. D．It lies in the eastern South Pacific. 2．What can we learn about Jerusalem? A．It was damaged in the mid-16th century. B．It was once a business centre for trade. C．It has over 140 kinds of birds living there. D．It is a holy city for three religions. 3．According to the passage, which World Heritage Site was most recently set? A.Henderson Island. B．Khami Ruins National Monument. C．Old City of Jerusalem. D．Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area. 4．In which part of a newspaper can we read the passage? A．Industry. B．Travel. C．Science. D．Business.