If you think about World Heritage Sites(世界遗产)...

If you think about World Heritage Sites(世界遗产),you probably think of places connected with ancient art and culture, historical buildings. And of course, many of these are on the World Heritage List (WHL). But the WHL contains a lot of sites that are not so obvious. Let’s look at 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 victory of democracy (民主)and freedom over oppression and racism (种族主义).”

Borders of France and Spain

This is an area of great natural beauty and the mountains have many interesting geological formations（地质构造）. 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 carefully. 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 breathtaking landscapes in the world”. It is also important for its wildlife. The population of some rare animals is getting smaller and smaller.

1.Why does the writer write this passage?

A.To describe the remains of ancient cultures on the WHL.

B.To introduce the famous heritage sites on the WHL.

C.To talk about places of artistic or cultural importance.

D.To introduce some of the not so obvious sites on the WHL.

2.Why has WHL listed Robben Island in South Africa?

A.For the type of agriculture.

B.For its political symbol.

C.For the interesting geological formations.

D.For the great natural beauty.

3.Which of the following was listed on the WHL for its natural scenery and wildlife?

A.Simien National Park, Ethiopia B.The city of Brasilia, Brazil

C.Borders of France and Spain D.Robben Island in South Africa

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If you think about World Heritage Sites, you probably think of places connected with ancient art and culture, historic buildings and monuments. And of course, many of these are on the World Heritage List (WHL)(世界遗产名录). But the WHL contains a lot of sites that are not so obvious. Let's look at a few of them.

Robben Island in South Africa

This island was used through the centuries as a prison, hospital and 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 of democracy(民主))and freedom over oppression 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 in the 17th century but that 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 carefully. Every part of the city shows the ideas of the planners and architects.

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. The population of some rare animals is getting smaller and smaller.

1.Which of the following sites was listed on the WHL for its political symbol?

A.Robben Island in South Africa. B.The city of Brasilia, Brazil.

C.Borders of France and Spain. D.Simien National Park, Ethiopia.

2.The WHL has listed Borders of France and Spain probably because____.

A.people there still use a type of agriculture that is common in Europe in modern times

B.this is an area of great natural beauty

C.the mountains there have many interesting geological formations

D.it shows us past European society by the type of agriculture

3.Which of the following sites is famous for the wonderful plan of buildings?

A.Robben Island in South Africa. B.Borders of France and Spain.

C.The city of Brasilia, Brazil D.Simien National Park, Ethiopia.

4.The passage mainly talks about____.

A.the remains of ancient cultures on the WHL

B.some of the less well-known sites on the WHL

C.the household heritage sites on the WHL

D.important places of art and culture

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If you’d like to go sightseeing, the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.

Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area

The Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, reaches a height of more than 4,800 meters, 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, including the giant panda. 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 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. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/365.

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 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.

1.What can we know about the Jiuzhaigou Valley?

2.The discovery of some of the objects in Khami shows that the city________.

3.From the passage we can learn that Henderson Island________.

4.If you are interested in religion, you should visit________.

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If you’d like to go sight-seeing, the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.

Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area

The Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, reaches a height of more than 4,800 meters, with a series of different forest ecosystem (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, including the giant panda. 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 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 center for trade over a long period of time. For more information, please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/365.

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 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.

1.What can we know about The Jiuzhaigou Valley?

A. It sits at the foot of a 4,800-meter-high mountain.

B. It has different forest ecosystem.

C. Most of China’s endangered plants can be found here.

D. In all about 140 kinds of birds and animals live there.

2.The discovery of some of the objects in Khami shows that the city ______.

A. had a very short history

B. was ruined in the mid-16th century

C. was once Great Zimbabwe’s largest city

D. once played a great role as a trade center

3.From the passage we can learn that Henderson Island _____.

A. hasn’t been greatly influenced by human activities

B. isn’t suitable for humans to live on

C. has been open to visitors for years

D. is made up of a few large atolls

4.If you are interested in religion, you should visit _____.

A. http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/148

B. http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/365

C. http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/487

D. http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/637

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When it comes to cultural heritage protection, the Grand Canal of China is probably the world’s greatest project of its kind. The big inland waterway system in the north-eastern and central eastern plains passes through eight of the country’s present-day provinces.

The Canal runs from Beijing in the north to Zhejiang Province in the south. Constructed in sections from the 5th century BC onwards, it was designed as a means of communication in the 7th century AD. The Canal is the world’s greatest civil engineering project before the Industrial Revolution.

The Grand Canal reached a peak in the 13th century, providing an inland navigation(航行) network consisting of more than 2,000 kilometers of artificial waterways, linking five of the most important river basins in China, including the Yellow River and the Yangtze. It entered a bid as a UNESCO(联合国教科文组织) cultural heritage site in 2008.

The Grand Canal cultural square is located in Beijing’s Tongzhou district. Ever since the Yuan dynasty 800 years ago, the Tongzhou section of the Grand Canal has been the life blood of Beijing. Grain and building materials were all transported to meet the endless demands of the big cities. Even today, the Grand Canal plays a major role in the lives of its citizens.

"I grew up near the Grand Canal. In the past the waterway was a lot narrower, but now it’s nice and wide and bridges are built over it. I think if the bid for world heritage status succeeds, it will greatly make Tongzhou more famous in the world, especially with Tongzhou aiming to be a sub-center of the capital Beijing," a citizen said.

The result of the bid is set to be released next week, and no doubt it will certainly make it into the history books if the Canal is listed as a world heritage site.

1.It can be concluded from the passage that 　　 .

A. The bid’s result of the Canal will be announced soon

B. the Canal is the UNESCO’s newest world heritage site

C. the Canal is to connect Tongzhou with Zhejiang Province

D. the Canal will be a bid for a UNESCO cultural heritage site

2.The Grand Canal was in the most glorious time 　　 .

A. when it was aimed as a means of communication

B. when it crossed the Yellow River and the Yangtze

C. when it was born about six hundred years later

D. when it was designed as an artificial waterway

3.What can we infer by reading the passage?

A. Tongzhou used to be the capital of the Yuan dynasty.

B. Most citizens living in Tongzhou depend on the Canal.

C. Tongzhou will benefit if the Canal is made a heritage site.

D. Some citizens think the Canal not to be a cultural heritage item.

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What should you think about when trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. A knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.

Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good at metalwork or cookery and look for a job where you can improve these skills. If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.

Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is better to face any weakness than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for example, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic (认错的) about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.

1.. What is the passage mainly about?

A. The importance of working hard at school.

B. Choosing a career according to one’s strengths.

C. How to face one’s weakness.

D. The value of school work.

2.. The writer thinks that a student with a part-time job is probably _________.

A. a good way to find out his weak points

B. one of the best ways of earning extra money

C. of great use for his work in the future

D. a waste of time he could have spent on study

3.. From the passage we learn that if a student’s school performance is not good, he _________.

A. should pay more attention to learning skills and developing abilities

B. will be regretful about his bad results

C. may also do well in his future work

D. should restart his study in school

4.. The underlined phrase “be all thumbs” (in Para. 3) probably means “_________”.

A. be clumsy (笨拙) at doing things            B. be skillful in doing things

C. be not interested in certain things               D. be easily bored in doing things

5.. From the last paragraph we know one should _________.

A. make full use of one’s own weak points       B. study harder for a new school record

C. apologize for one’s own school record        D. face one’s own weak points bravely

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What should you think about in trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. So it is important to do well at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. Knowledge of history is not required for most just but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.

Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good at metal work or cookery (烹饪术) and look for a job where you can improve these skills.

If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.

Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle (运用) tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is better to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognise that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.

1.According to the passage, the author encourage us to 　　　　 .

A. realise the importance of doing well at school.

B. take up part-time jobs as much as possible during the summer vacation

C. be good at all subjects.

D. use school performance to help to choose a career.

2.We can learn from the third paragraph that as a student, having a part-time job 　　　　 .

A. is a good way to earn extra money.　　 B. is helpless to find out his weak points.

C. is useful for his future work.　　 D. is a must to experience various jobs.

3.The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to 　　　　 .

A. your background　　 B. your school record

C. your weak points　　 D. your part-time job

4.If a student’s school record is not good, he 　　　　 .

A. may do well in his future work if he chooses a career according to what he is skilled in.

B. will be a complete failure in his future work sooner or later.

C. must regret not having worked harder at school.

D. will receive further education after graduation.

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How does a place become a World Heritage Site　 ( 世 界 遗 产 )？ It takes a lot of people to decide.

1) If a country wants one of its places to be on the World Heritage List, it has to ask JUESCO (联合国教科文组织).The place must be important and special. UNESCO put the Great Wall on the list in 1987 because it said it was great part of Chinese culture and beautifully made to go with the land. When a country asks, it must also make a plan for taking care of the place.

2) The World Heritage committee of UNESCO talks about different places and decides whether to put them on the list. The committee meet every June. Many experts help the committee to decide.

3) After a new place goes on the list, UNESCO gives money to help keep it looking good. If a place is in serious danger, it may be put on the List of World Heritage Sites in Danger. UNESCO gives special care and help to those places.

4) Countries have to give UNESCO regular reports about places on the list. If UNESCO thinks a country isn't taking good care of a place, the site will be taken off the list.

1.When did the Great Wall became a World Heritage Site?

A.1987 B.1988 C.1997 D.1977

2.The passage mainly discusses ______.

A.what the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO is

B.how the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO protects a World Heritage Site

C.how the Great Wall becomes a World Heritage Site

D.how a place becomes a World Heritage Site

3.The purpose of putting a place on the World Heritage List is ______.

A.to attract more tourists from other countries

B.to get more money and help from other countries

C.to have it taken better care of

D.to make it known to other countries

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Do you want to visit Disney World? However, will you worry about your pet if you go to Disney World? To meet the needs of these people, a pet hotel has been built near the Disney World Resort in Florida.

The new pet hotel is named Best Friends Pet Care Resort and it is mainly open to dogs and cats. It has an area of 4,645㎡. About 270 dogs and 30 cats can be kept there at the same time. Besides dogs and cats, it can also provide services for birds, pigs and rabbits. However, it can’t take care of snakes and turtles(乌龟) now.

Best Friend Pet Care Resort is a very expensive hotel. There are several types of dog rooms, such as rooms with air-conditioners（空调） and VIP rooms. There is even a “private dog park”. Owners can have a high-quality vacation with their dogs there. The cats are kept in the “Kitty City”. The “Kitty City” is very comfortable and clean. Workers there will clean it once a day.

Apart from having good equipment, Best Friends Pet Care Resort also have other plans to meet the psychological (心理上的) needs of pets. Workers play music to the pets, walk with them, play with them and even read stories to them before they go to bed.

“We aim to make sure that pets will have a fun vacation here, just like their owners at Disney World,” said the manager of the resort.

1.How many kinds of animals can be kept in Best Friends Pet Care Resort?

A．Three.            B．Five.             C．Six.              D．Seven.

2.About Best Friends Pet Care Resort, which of the following is NOT true?

A．It covers about 4,645 ㎡.

B．It can keep more than 300 pets.

C．Owners don’t need to pay much for keeping pets there.

D．There is a “private dog park” in the resort as well.

3.How often do the workers clean the “Kitty City”?

A．Once a day.        B．Twice a day.        C．Once a week.      D．Twice a week.

4.Workers from the pet care resort read stories to pets in order to ________.

A．provide pets with good equipment

B．meet the psychological needs of pets

C．teach pets to learn more knowledge

D．make pets’ owners satisfied with their service

5.What’s the best title for the passage?

A．Relationship between Owners and Pets

B．Popular Pets All Over the World

C．How to Take Care of your Pets

D．Pet Care Resort in Florida

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Do you want to visit Disney World? However, will you worry about your pet if you go to Disney World? To meet the needs of these people, a pet hotel has been built near the Disney World Resort in Florida.

The new pet hotel is named Best Friends Pet Care Resort and it is mainly open to dogs and cats. It has an area of 4,645㎡. About 270 dogs and 30 cats can be kept there at the same time. Besides dogs and cats, it can also provide services for birds, pigs and rabbits. However, it can’t take care of snakes and turtles(乌龟) now.

Best Friend Pet Care Resort is a very expensive hotel. There are several types of dog rooms, such as rooms with air-conditioners（空调） and VIP rooms. There is even a “private dog park”. Owners can have a high-quality vacation with their dogs there. The cats are kept in the “Kitty City”. The “Kitty City” is very comfortable and clean. Workers there will clean it once a day.

Apart from having good equipment, Best Friends Pet Care Resort also have other plans to meet the psychological (心理上的) needs of pets. Workers play music to the pets, walk with them, play with them and even read stories to them before they go to bed.

“We aim to make sure that pets will have a fun vacation here, just like their owners at Disney World,” said the manager of the resort.

1.How many kinds of animals can be kept in Best Friends Pet Care Resort?

A. Three.   B. Five.   C. Six.   D. Seven.

2.About Best Friends Pet Care Resort, which of the following is NOT true?

A. It covers about 4,645 ㎡.

B. It can keep more than 300 pets.

C. Owners don’t need to pay much for keeping pets there.

D. There is a “private dog park” in the resort as well.

3.How often do the workers clean the “Kitty City”?

A. Once a day.   B. Twice a day.  C. Once a week.  D. Twice a week.

4.Workers from the pet care resort read stories to pets in order to          .

A. provide pets with good equipment

B. meet the psychological needs of pets

C. teach pets to learn more knowledge

D. make pets’ owners satisfied with their service

5.What’s the best title for the passage?

A. Relationship between Owners and Pets

B. Popular Pets All Over the World

C. How to Take Care of your Pets

D. Pet Care Resort in Florida

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