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If you think about World Heritage Sites, you probably think of places associated with ancient art and culture, historical buildings and monuments. And of course, many of these are on the World Heritage List. But the World Heritage List contains a lot of sites that are not so obvious. Some of them are well known. Let ’s get to know a few of them.
Robben Island in South Africa
This island was used through the centuries as a prison, a hospital and a military base. But it ’s probably most famous as a maximum-security prison for political prisoners in the twentieth century. Nelson Mandela was one of its most famous residents. The WHL says it represents the triumph(胜利) of democracy and freedom over oppression(压迫) and racism.
Borders of France and Spain
This is an area of great natural beauty and the mountains have many interesting geological formations. But it is also an area of small farms. People there still use a type of agriculture that used to be common in mountainous areas of Europe but has almost completely disappeared in modern times.
The city of Brasilia, Brazil
Brasilia is a capital city that was created from nothing in 1956. The WHL calls it a landmark in the history of town planning. The different areas of the city and the buildings themselves were all designed at the same time so that they would harmonise with each other. Every part of the city shows the ideas of the planner and architect.
Simien National Park, Ethiopia
Simien National Park was one of the first sites to be listed in 1978. It is one of the highest mountain areas in Africa, and the WHL calls it one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. It is also important for its wildlife. It is home to some rare animals, whose population is getting smaller and smaller. That ’s why the site is now on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
【文章大意】文章主要介绍了在世界遗产名录上不是很明显的一些世界遗产。
21. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Several little known sites on the WHL.
B. The household heritage sites on the WHL.
C. Some of the unusual sites on the WHL.
D. Places of artistic and historical interest on the WHL.
【解析】选C。 细节理解题。根据第一段But the World Heritage List contains a lot of sites that are not so obvious. Some of them are well known. 可以得出答案。本文介绍了几处世界遗产名录上不寻常的著名遗址。
22. Which of the following sites was listed on the WHL for its political symbol?
A. Robben Island in South Africa.
B. Borders of France and Spain.
C. The city of Brasilia, Brazil.
D. Simien National Park, Ethiopia.
【解析】选A。 细节理解题。根据第二段But it ’s probably most famous as a maximum-security prison for political prisoners in the twentieth century. 可知答案为A。
23. Why is the city of Brasilia, Brazil included on the WHL?
A. For its natural scenery.
B. For its city planning.
C. For its unique wildlife.
D. For its special agriculture.
【解析】选B。 细节理解题。根据第四段The WHL calls it a landmark in the history of town planning. 以及Every part of the city shows the ideas of the planner and architect. 可知答案为B。
