There are many historical sites and places in the world that give us insight and evidence of the past civilization. These sites help us learn about our ancestors, their living and culture. These sites can be called common or universal heritage (遗产) of humankind and our world heritage.

These sites from the past civilizations are for all humans. We must live in them today and also pass them on to future generations. They teach us about our past and represent the great achievements of our ancestors and make us proud. World heritage has historical, cultural and economic significance. It has exceptional value and importance for humankind from history, science and arts points of view and must be cared for.

Many UNESCO sites that stand today are under threat. There is a list of thirty sites by UNESCO that are endangered. There are many external factors responsible for damaging the world heritage, some of which are climate change, natural disasters, urbanization and unchecked tourism etc.

With the growing strength of these external factors, it is becoming more and more important to take proper measures to save and preserve these timeless achievements of humankind. There are many communities and organizations in the world which are working to protect these sites. We can work with these organizations, travel agencies, government groups and local communities. We should join them to support their cause. Another way to play our part is to shoulder travel responsibility Tourism can generate funds for the restoration of historical sites but at the same time unchecked tourism can damage them seriously.

The younger generation must preserve the identity of the people who came before them. No matter what is our reach, we should help protect them through effective means. Our every step would count and help in protecting the world heritage sites.

The world will observe International Museum Dayon May 18th. Since 1977, this day    1    (celebrate) by the International Council of Museums annually to raise awareness of the role that museums play in the development of society. The day is an excellent way of    2    (get) more of the younger generations interested in the history and culture available in museums. Every year, the organization    3    (decide) on a new theme. And the theme for 2023 is Museums, Sustainability and Well-being.

Yours,

Li Hua

Traditional Chinese tea-making    1    (consist) of knowledge, skills, and practices about the management of tea plantations, picking of tea leaves, and the processing, drinking, and sharing of tea. Not only are tea-related customs found across the country, but also they     2    (influence) the rest of the world since ancient times through the ancient Silk Road and trade routes. Teas have pleased and fascinated the world    3    thousands of years. They have finally received top-level global recognition as a     4    (share) cultural treasure of humankind.

By drawing patterns such as bamboos on the surface of a cup of tea, Chabaixi, an ancient Chinese tea trick     1    (go) viral recently. There are a dozen steps, from grinding tea for fine powder, to pouring boiled water, stirring the mixture for thick froth(泡沫), and finally drawing patterns. Clear water it used to put into the cup. When the water     2    (touch) the surface of tea, it turns into a white color and disappears in 20 minutes. The process before drawing is known as “diancha.” The quality of it is crucial to     3     the patterns can be successfully produced later.

It’s said that for the Englishman, his house is his castle. However, this does not mean that his house is a beautiful palace that others     1     (invite) to see. For the British, the home is a place to protect oneself from the outside world. It’s a private place in which he goes to hide away     2     the troubles of life. To the American, the home is an expression of     3     (he). Much money is often spent on each and every room     4     (create) the right “feel” according to the person’s lifestyle. Therefore, he is happy to show his house to others.

Wang was born and grew up in America, but she    1    (build) solid ties with Chinese culture since she was a little girl. She is now riding a new trend: mixing and matching modern clothes with traditional Han dress, or hanfu. She has been posting videos of     2     (she) dressed in hanfu on the Internet, which has attracted many fans on Chinese lifestyle. “I love hanfu. I’ve made many videos,    3    (aim) to help more people learn about it,” Wang told Beijing Review.