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    If you'd like to go sightseeing, the following World Heritage sites (世界遗产保护地) 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, 800 m, with a series of different forest ecosystems (生态系统). It's particularly 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 major 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 whose ecology (生态) has been untouched by humans.

    It is particularly 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 (神圣的) 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" World Heritage in Danger List "the following year.

    1. (1) Which of the following is TRUE about Jiuzhaigou Valley?
      A . It is famous for many ancient objects. B . Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there. C . It has been untouched by human beings. D . It lies in the eastern South Pacific.
    2. (2) From the passage, we can learn that Jerusalem ______.
      A . was ruined in the mid-16th century B . was once business center for trade C . is a holy city for three major religions D . has over 140 kinds of birds living there
    3. (3) According to the passage, which World Heritage site was most recently set?
      A . Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area. B . Khami Ruins National Monument. C . Old City of Jerusalem. D . Henderson Island.

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