The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) meets each year to choose the latest additions to its World Heritage (遗产) list. The following are some of the recent additions.
Churches of the Pskov School of Architecture (Russia)
The structures, many of which are churches, were all designed by the Pskov School of Architecture. It was a leading school of building design in the country, especially in the 15th and 16th centuries. Some elements common to Pskov architecture date back to the 11th century.
Babylon (Iraq)
The ancient city of Babylon is gaining World Heritage Site status. The city was once a main tourist site before Iraq suffered several wars. The 4,300-year-old city is where dynasties have risen and fallen since the earliest days of settled human civilization. UNESCO says the site “offers a look into one of the most influential empires of the ancient world”.
Writing-on-Stone (Canada)
Canada's Writing-on-Stone monument has a large number of protected rock paintings and rock carvings. Some of them are 2,000 years old. The markings were left by Blackfoot Native Americans, who lived in parts of Western Canada and the far northern United States. The land that makes up Writing-on-Stone is filled with rock posts that have been formed into “spectacular shapes” by erosion (侵蚀).
Paraty and Ilha Grande (Brazil)
The historic coastal town of Paraty and the island Ilha Grande are already popular places for visitors toBrazil's Rio de Janeiro state. Paraty was the final stop along the Gold Route, along which gold was shipped to Europe in the 1600s. The area is also home to a huge number of animals, some of which are in danger now.
1．What do we know about the buildings in Pskov?
A．Their designs came from the same school.
B．They are merely churches.
C．They are a group of ancient schools.
D．Their paintings are about 2,000 years old.
2. What can we learn from the Writing-on-Stone monument?
A．It is the best-preserved monument in Canada.
B．It enjoys great popularity with visitors.
C．It reflects the culture of the natives.
D．It was formed by nature.
3．What can visitors see in Paraty and Ilha Grande?
A．Shipping activities.
B．Coastal scenery.
C．Gold mining equipment.
D．A lot of rare birds.
