Though once secluded (与世隔绝的), even inaccessible, Kazakhstan today welcomes intrepid travelers with open arms.
Kazakhstan is the world’s largest landlocked (内陆的) country, and the
Even for some
But for those
Panfilov Park in the eastern-center of Almaty has plenty
National parks are places to be treasured—places
3 . The following properties which the World Heritage Committee has decided to include on the List of World Heritage are in danger according to Article 11 (4) of the Convention (公约).
Virunga National Park (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Virunga National Park, covering an area of 790,000 ha., includes an outstanding diversity of habitats, ranging from swamps and steppes (沼泽和平原) to the snowfields. Mountain gorillas are also found in the park.
Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley (Afghanistan)
The cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the Bamiyan Valley stand for the artistic and religious developments which from the 1st to the 13th centuries characterized ancient Bakhtria. The area contains a number of Buddhist monastic ensembles (佛教寺院), as well as strong buildings from the Islamic period.
Okapi Wildlife Reserve (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
The Okapi Wildlife Reserve occupies about one-fifth of the Ituri forest in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The reserve contains threatened species of primates and birds surviving in the wild. It also has some amazing scenery, including waterfalls on the Ituri and Epulu rivers. The reserve is inhabited by traditional nomadic pygmy Mbuti and Efe hunters.
Historic Center of Vienna (Austria)
Vienna developed from early Celtic and Roman settlements into a Medieval and Baroque city, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It played an important role as a leading European music center, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century.
1. Which of the following world heritage sites is located in Afghanistan?A.Virunga National Park. | B.Historic Centre of Vienna. |
C.Okapi Wildlife Reserve. | D.Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley. |
A.It’s closely related to Buddhism. | B.It has some fascinating natural scenery. |
C.It has an outstanding variety of habitats. | D.It plays an important role as a leading music center. |
A.They are all in danger. | B.They are open to the public. |
C.They are inhabited by local people. | D.They are to be removed from the World Heritage List. |
In 2016, Shennongjia made it onto the UNESCO World Heritage List. It
5 . It’s safe to say Yellowstone National Park is still looking good at the ripe old age of 150. The park, which stretches into Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, is known for its unique natural scenery, bountiful wildlife, and deep history. It also helped usher (引领) in the broader national park movement in the U.S., according to Chuck Sams, the director of the National Park Service.
“We now celebrate something much bigger than the park itself —the beginning of the national park idea, an idea that spread through the country and around the world, inspiring governments to protect natural and cultural treasures ‘for the benefit and enjoyment of the people,’” he said in a statement.
Yellowstone is home to the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48 states. Bears, wolves, coyotes, moose, and a large population of small animals can be found in the park. It’s also the only place in the U.S. where bison (野牛) have lived continuously since prehistoric limes. It was looking risky for a period in the 1900s, when die animal was hunted down from a previous high of tens of thousands to less than two dozen. This bison conservation effort continues to this day.
Yellowstone shut its gates in March 2020 due to coronavirus concerns and remained closed for nearly two months. But the park broke attendance records after it reopened. The park reported 4.9 million recreation visits in 2021 — up 28% from 2020 and making it the busiest year on record, July 2021 was die most-visited month in Yellowstone’s history and the first lime visitation exceeded l million visits in a single month. It’s Yellowstone’s natural beauty and deep history that brings millions of visitors each year.
“Yellowstone’s 150th anniversary will be an important moment in time for the world,” said Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly. “It’s an opportunity for us to reflect on the lessons of the old days while focusing our efforts to strengthen Yellowstone and our many partnerships for the future.”
1. What does Paragraph 1 mainly tell us about Yellowstone National Park?A.Its vast area. | B.Its long history. |
C.Its significant role. | D.Its fantastic views. |
A.An increase in the park’s income. | B.A growth in bison population. |
C.Damage to local ecology. | D.Improvement of species richness. |
A.Positive. | B.Unclear. | C.Disapproving. | D.Concerned. |
A.It reminds participants to strive for a shared future. |
B.It leads people to rethink the idea of the park. |
C.Its celebration mil take place as scheduled. |
D.Its past shows long-term conservation efforts count. |
6 . Vietnam aims to solve the relations between economic development and cultural preservation. Vietnamese cultural departments and activists have tried to preserve the historical and cultural relics in the country.
Vietnam now has more than 40,000 historical relics. These relics of various forms and history are treasures for future generations.
However, hundreds of relics are severely damaged due to the negative influence of time, war and human activities. Head of Hanoi Relics Management Board, Nguyen Doan Tuan, says rescue work must preserve the relics' soul: "We cannot replace ruined construction with new materials. We must preserve its shape, size and style. We need to pay attention to every brick replaced so that it looks exactly like the original."
Most relics have to rely on tourist fee for repair and rescue work. Director of Van Mieu Cultural and Science Center, Dang Kim Ngoc, says that the relics must be promoted widely to attract more visitors and bring in more income for repair and preservation: "We provide constant guide services for visitors so that they understand more about our relics. At the same time, a natural surroundings of the relic has been ensured, including the grass field and garden to improve its scenic value "
The local government agreed that the relics must be turned to the community for shared efforts in the preservation work. Director of Vietnam Revolution Museum DangQuoc Quan, said that the community must be guided in the preservation and protection, "The UNESCO aims to let local community take part in the preservation of relics. We have seen limitations in the preservation of relics, especially festival related groups of buildings. This requires management and guidance by the government.”
Nguyen ThiMinh Ly from the Department of Heritage says the community should be guided in proper behaviors towards relics: "This will ensure the protection of cultural relics in later generations. Creative restoration(修复)must be based on previous values.”
Experts have called for a systematic(系统的)guidance by the state in local level preservation while promoting creative thinking in restoration for each relic.
1. From which is the passage probably taken?A.A school report. | B.A geography research paper. |
C.A health magazine. | D.A newspaper report. |
A.Poor building materials. | B.Human activities. |
C.War influence. | D.The passing of time. |
A.turn to advanced countries for financial help |
B.care less about the natural environment of the relics |
C.make full use of the money raised by the local people |
D.encourage the community to join in the rescue work |
A.Vietnam Is a Scenic Country |
B.All of Relics in Vietnam Are In Ruins |
C.It's a Good Idea to Replace the Ruined Construction with a New Style |
D.Experts Call for a Systematic Way to Preserve Relics |
7 . One of Prague’s most famous sights, the Orloj, the third oldest clock in the world, has been stopped. It is set to undergo months of restoration (修复)that will see the return of several, but not all, of its original parts.
Perhaps no other clock better proves the genius of the early pioneers of time keeping than the Orloj. Marking the minutes and hours is only one of the many measurements it provides.
The 607-year-old astronomical clock tracks Old Bohemian time, when the new day begins with sunset; Babylon time, which tracks the day from sunrise to sunset; Central European time, which is marked with a hand in the shape of the sun; and Star time, measured by the way the stars appear to move because of the earth’s movement.
A calendar dial (刻度盘)notes the days of the week, month and year, and a zodiacal ring (黄道环)shows the path of the sun and the moon through the sky. But, it is the astrolabe (星盘)that is the heart of the clock’s mechanical (机械的) operation. It tracks the position of the sun, the moon and stars, and has been a necessary tool for astronomers.
Over the centuries, the clock has been damaged and repaired, but, always returned to fully working order. Its longevity has inspired a number of sayings. One is that when the clock stops running, the Czech land will be thrown into war and privation (贫困). Another holds that who ever tries to affect the machine will die or go crazy.
Skala, who has been a clock master for 25 years, said he was honored when asked to take care of the Orloj eight years ago. Asked whether he believed the sayings, Skala smiled. “I didn’t believe the stories,” he said, “or else I would never be able to work on the clock.”
1. What is the heart mechanical operation of the Orloj?A.A calendar dial. | B.A zodiacal ring. |
C.The astrolabe. | D.The hands. |
A.Because of the old clock’s longevity. |
B.Because of the war in Czech. |
C.Because of the deaths of menders. |
D.Because of many unbelievable facts. |
A.To show the Orloj’s long history. |
B.To praise the Orloj makers’ wisdom. |
C.To prove Skala didn’t beleve the sayings. |
D.To encourage people to make better clocks. |
A.Skala will restore the old Orloj. |
B.A legend about the old Orloj. |
C.The old Orloj measures time accurately. |
D.The Orloj stopped to be restored. |
Over the last 100 years, many dinosaur egg fossils(化石)
The egg,
Paleontologists believe it belongs to a toothless dinosaur
Dinosaur embryos are some of the rarest fossils and most of them are incomplete with the bones dislocated. The embryo is preserved
Gulangyu Island, off the coast of Xiamen, Fujian, was certificated a world heritage site by UNESCO. Every year,
The recognition of this beautiful and
Gulangyu Island and every world heritage item are worthy of care and protection. Since they came into existence, they
10 . Everglades National Park is located in the state of Florida. It is the largest wilderness in the entire country and makes up 25% of the wetlands in the state. The Everglades is home to several rare and endangered species. It is also the third largest national park in the US, after Death Valley National Park and Yellowstone National Park. Each year, about 1 million tourists visit the park. On a global level, it has been announced as a World Heritage Site.
Unlike most other national parks, Everglades National Park was created to protect an ecosystem (生态系统) from being damaged. In 1947, President Harry Truman spoke at the official opening of Everglades National Park, saying the goal of creating the park was to protect forever a wild area that could never be replaced.
10,000 different islands make up Everglades National Park. There exists natural wildlife on each of these islands. The Everglades is home to about 30 species that are endangered. In addition, more than 350 bird species and 300 species of fresh and saltwater fish live within the park. The Everglades is also home to 40 species of mammals (哺乳动物).
There are many ways to explore the Everglades. Visitors can see alligators (短吻鳄) while hiking the Anhinga Trail. The Everglades is one of the few places on Earth where freshwater alligators and saltwater crocodiles live in the same area. Visitors using airboats are likely to see large groups of birds. Some visitors might enjoy riding bicycles through Shark Valley. Others may want to move slowly through the water where they can see insects and wildlife closely.
According to experts, changes to the Everglades are becoming a danger to several different kinds of wildlife. They say it is a result of actions the US government began more than 50 years ago, and settlers began even earlier.
1. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?A.Florida is famous for its large wetlands. |
B.There are three important national parks in the US. |
C.Visitors think highly of Everglades National Park. |
D.Everglades National Park is very valuable. |
A.By giving examples. |
B.By listing figures. |
C.By giving a definition. |
D.By making a comparison. |
A.Visitors can explore the Everglades in many ways. |
B.Visitors are not allowed to stay in the water in the park. |
C.President Harry Truman first suggested setting up the park. |
D.Everglades National Park is the largest national park in the US. |
A.How the endangered wildlife lost their lives. |
B.What settlers have done to save the wetlands. |
C.How the park’s environment was badly changed. |
D.What the government has done to protect the park. |