If you’d like to go sightseeing, the following World Heritage sites 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 W orld 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.
【小题1】What do we know about Jiuzhaigou Valley according to the passage?| A．It lies in the northern part of China. |
| B．It is famous for many ancient objects. |
| C．Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there. |
| D．It has been untouched by human beings. |
| A．was once business center for trade |
| B．was given up in the mid- 16th century |
| C．has more than 140 kinds of birds living there |
| D．is a holy city for three major religions in the Middle East |
| A．Henderson Island. |
| B．Old City of Jerusalem. |
| C．Khami Ruins National Monument. |
| D．Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area. |
