From Italy to Indonesia, major restoration (修复) works are underway to preserve and improve some of the world’s most historic sites.
Italy
It’s seen beasts, battles and bloody executions and now the world’s most iconic arena (圆形运动场) is seeing a floor. An architecture company has decided to restore the Colosseum’s floor to its former glory and allow visitors to admire the nearly 2,000-year-old building from its centre, where gladiators (角斗士) once fought. Set for completion in 2023, the 32,300-square-foot surface will be made up of narrow pieces of wood that can let light and air into the rooms beneath.
England
Hadrian’s Wall marks its 1,900th anniversary this year and is set to receive £30 million in government and charity funding, with the goal of improving transport links and upgrading visitor centres. It’s hoped the wall will become one of the nation’s top landmarks.
France
After numerous setbacks following the 2019 fire, the restoration of the Notre Dame Cathedral Paris is set to pick up the pace. Charity Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris has made an appeal for donations to help preserve the church’s treasures. Donors can choose where their mopey goes—whether it’s on artworks, holy relics or the famous ugly character.
Indonesia
Coral reefs (珊瑚礁) are among the planet’s oldest ecosystems, but they face a dangerous future. At the Sheba Hope Reef, 19,000 reef stars have been planted as part of what’s praised as the world’s biggest coral restoration project. The program is led by cat food brand Sheba, whose aim to ensure a sustainable fish population benefits cats, as well as the 500 million people whose livelihoods depend on reefs.
【小题1】What restoration work is underway in Italy?| A．Coral reefs. | B．Hadrian’s Wall. |
| C．The Colosseum’s floor. | D．The Notre Dame Cathedral Paris. |
| A．It still needs a lot of donations. |
| B．It is set for completion in 2023. |
| C．It is interrupted due to the 2019 fire. |
| D．It has received £30 million from the government. |
| A．Italy. | B．England. | C．France. | D．Indonesia |
