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Heritage sites are universally considered as the places where you can learn about the history of human development and social evolution. Therefore, if you have a keen interest in meeting your curiosity about it, the following on the UNESCO's World Heritage List will be a must-check list for you.
Dinosaur Provincial Park, Canada
The park is best known for its extensive fossil beds, within which 35 species of dinosaurs from about 100 to 65 million years ago have been identified. There are also fossilized remains of fish, reptiles, and amphibians. The area was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979.
Salonga National Park, Congo
This is the largest reserve in Congo, covering more than 14,000 square miles. The park was established in 1970. The thick forest provides habitats for various animals like parrots, elephants and monkeys. Park visitors observe the animals from motorized river boats. The park was entered into the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1984.
Hadrian's Wall, England
This is a Roman barrier that guarded the border of Britain. Hadrian (ruled 117-138 CE) went to Britain in 122 and was the first to build a wall, 80 miles long, to separate the Romans from the barbarians (野蛮人). There was no intention of fighting from the wall top; the soldiers there were trained to encounter the enemy in the open. In 1987, Hadrian's Wall was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.
Easter Island, Chile
This place is famous for its huge stone statues. The first European visitors, the Dutch, named it Easter Island in memory of their day of arrival. The small and hilly island was formed by volcanoes.Easter Island was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1995.
1. If you want to study fossils in college, which site would you like to visit?
A. Easter Island. B. Dinosaur Provincial Park.
C. Hadrian's Wall. D. Salonga National Park.
2. When was Salonga National Park entered into the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites?
A. In 1995. B. In 1979.
C. In 1987. D. In 1984.
3. Why was Hadrian’s Wall built in the first place?
A. To keep a place for dinosaurs.
B. To defend themselves from attack.
C. To memorize Roman’s arrival in the place.
D. To provide natural habitats for wild animals.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四处联合国教科文组织世界遗产。
【1题详解】
1.细节理解题。根据“Dinosaur Provincial Park, Canada”部分中“The park is best known for its extensive fossil beds(这个公园以其广阔的化石层而闻名)”可知，如果你对化石感兴趣，你可以去参观Dinosaur Provincial Park。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Salonga National Park, Congo”中“The park was entered into the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1984.(这个公园在1984年被联合国教科文组织列入世界遗产名录 )”可知，Salonga National Park在1984年被联合国教科文组织列入世界遗产名录。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据“Hadrian 's Wall, England”中“This is a Roman barrier that guarded the border of Britain. Hadrian (ruled 117-138 CE) went to Britain in 122 and was the first to build a wall, 80 miles long, to separate the Romans from the barbarians(这是罗马的屏障，守卫着不列颠的边界。哈德良（公元117-138年）于122年来到不列颠，他是第一个建造长达80英里的城墙，将罗马人和野蛮人分开)”可推知，为了把野蛮人和罗马人分开，保护罗马人不被侵犯，哈德良修筑了长达80英里的城墙。故选B。
