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If you'd like to go sightseeing,the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.
Jiuzhai Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
The Jiuzhai Valley,which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province,reaches a height of more than 4,800 metres,with a series of different forest ecosystems (生态系统).There you can enjoy watching excellent waterfalls.Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley,as well as a number of endangered plants and animals,the giant panda included.
For more information,please visit http:∥whc.unesco.org/en/list/637.
Khami Ruins National Monument
The city of Khami,which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been abandoned in the mid16th 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.
For more information,please visit http:∥whc.unesco.org/en/list/635.
Henderson Island
Henderson Island,which lies in the eastern South Pacific,is one of the few atolls(环礁)in the world whose ecology has not been touched by human beings.It is especially famous for the ten plants and four land birds that can only be seen on the island.
For more information,please visit http:∥whc.unesco.org/en/list/487.
The Old City of Jerusalem
As a holy 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 “List of World Heritage in Danger” the following year.
For more information,please visit http:∥whc.unesco.org/en/list/148.
【语篇解读】 本文介绍了四处世界遗产地供游客选择。
1.What can we know about the Jiuzhai Valley?
A.Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there.
B.It sits at the foot of a 4,800metre high mountain.
C.In all about 140 kinds of birds and animals live there.
D.Most of China's endangered plants can be found there.
A [细节理解题。根据Jiuzhai Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area下的“There you can enjoy watching excellent waterfalls.”可知,在九寨沟能够观赏到瀑布。]
2.The discovery of objects in Khami shows that the city .
A.had a very short history
B.was ruined in the mid16th century
C.was once Great Zimbabwe's largest city
D.once played a great role as a trade centre
D [细节理解题。根据Khami Ruins National Monument下的“The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time.”可知,卡米以前是重要的贸易中心。]
3.What can be learned about Henderson Island from the passage?
A.It hasn't been greatly influenced by human activities.
B.It isn't suitable for humans to live on.
C.It has been open to visitors for years.
D.It is made up of a few large atolls.
A [推理判断题。根据Henderson Island下的“...whose ecology has not been touched by human beings”可以推断出,此处的生态还未受到人类活动的很大影响。]