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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 excellent waterfalls.About 140 kinds of birds live in the valley,as well as a number of endangered plants and animals,including the giant panda.Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognised 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 World 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 has been untouched by humans.It’s 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.
The Taj Mahal
 
The Taj Mahal is considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and the finest example of the late style of Indian architecture.It was built by the emperor Shah Jehan,who ruled India in the 17th century.It was in memory of his favourite wife who died in 1631.The architecture was given a World Heritage Status in 1983.
【语篇解读】本文为应用文。文章介绍了四处世界遗产遗址供游客选择。
1.Which of the following can be found in Jiuzhaigou Valley?

A.Wonderful waterfalls. B.Ancient objects.
C.Beautiful buildings. D.Untouched ecology.
答案A
解析细节理解题。由第二段中“It’s particularly famous for its excellent waterfalls.”可知,在九寨沟能够观赏到瀑布。
2.What can we learn about the Taj Mahal?
A.It doesn’t exist now.
B.It was built by an emperor’s wife.
C.It has become a place of interest.
D.It looks more beautiful than other buildings.
答案C
解析细节理解题。由最后一段中“The architecture was given a World Heritage Status in 1983.”可知,泰姬陵已经成为一处旅游胜地。
3.In which part of a newspaper can we read the text?
A.Industry. B.Travel.
C.Science. D.Business.
答案B
解析文章出处题。通读全文可知,这篇文章介绍了四个世界遗产遗址,最有可能出现在报纸的旅游专栏中。