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Read the text carefully then answer the following questions.
Preserving our heritage is a crucial task that involves safeguarding our cultural history and identity. It means protecting both the physical objects and the intangible aspects of our past that have been passed down to us. Things like historical sites, artifacts, traditions, and languages are all part of our heritage and deserve to be taken care of.
Nations should be in an attempt to preserve their heritage because heritage allows future generations to learn from and appreciate the accomplishments and struggles of those who came before us. It helps us understand where we come from and how our societies have developed over time. When we preserve our heritage, we also feel a strong sense of belonging, as it connects us to our shared history and cultural practices. In addition, preserving heritage promotes cultural diversity and encourages communication between different cultures. It helps us appreciate the uniqueness of each culture and promotes respect and understanding among people. By celebrating and protecting our diverse heritage, we create opportunities for cultural exchange, which brings people together and helps build a more harmonious and inclusive society.
Preserving heritage is not just a responsibility; it is an investment in our collective memory, identity, and the future well-being of generations to come. So let's cherish and protect our heritage, ensuring that it continues to enrich and inspire us for years to come.
Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
The Importance of Preserving Cultural Heritage
Safeguarding Our Heritage for Future Generations
Promoting Cultural Diversity through Heritage Preservation
The Significance of Heritage in Building Inclusive Societies
According to paragraph 1, preserving heritage means ________.
protecting the environment around us so that it will be sustainable
carefully protecting historical sites and tourist attractions
protecting both tangible and intangible aspects of our inherited past
protecting the traditional values passed down from previous generations
The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
future generation
heritage
nation
accomplishments and struggles
The word “uniqueness” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
differentiation
similarity
resemblance
distinctiveness
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
Preserving heritage helps us understand our roots and societal development.
Heritage preservation fosters a strong sense of belonging.
Protecting physical objects is more important than intangible aspects of heritage.
Preserving heritage promotes cultural diversity and intercultural understanding.
Read the text carefully then answer the following questions.
Hi Mum and Dad,
I hope this email finds you well. It's three weeks since I went to the US. I want to share some exciting news with you - I recently went on a trip to the Grand Canyon!
It was an absolutely incredible experience. The Grand Canyon is unlike anything I've ever seen before. The vastness and beauty of the canyon left me speechless. I hiked along the rim and marvelled at the breathtaking views. The colours and rock formations were truly impressive.
I also had the opportunity to take a helicopter ride over the canyon. It was a bit scary at first, but the panoramic views from above were absolutely stunning. I felt like I was flying among the eagles!
During my visit, I met some friendly fellow travellers who shared interesting stories and insights about the canyon. It was a great way to connect with people from different parts of the world.
I wish you both could have been there with me to experience this natural wonder. I took many photos, and I can't wait to show them to you when I return.
I hope you're doing well and I can't wait to hear from you. Take care!
Love,
Tony
What is the main purpose of Tony's email?
To share his travel experiences with his parents.
To ask his parents for permission to visit the Grand Canyon.
To complain about his trip to the Grand Canyon.
To request his parents to join him on his next trip.
How does Tony describe his experience at the Grand Canyon?
Disappointing and unremarkable
Interesting, but not worth visiting
Breathtaking and impressive
Ordinary and unimpressive
What activity did Tony NOT mention doing during his trip?
Hiking along the rim of the Grand Canyon
Taking a helicopter ride over the canyon
Exploring the nearby forests
Meeting fellow travellers and exchanging stories
The word “stunning” is closest in meaning to ____________.
very nice
extremely attractive
great fun
very generous
The pronoun “them” refers to ____________.
friends
photos
travellers
stories
Read the text carefully then answer the following questions.
The Gobi Desert is located in both Northern China and Southern Mongolia, covering a total area of 1.29 million km2. The name “Gobi” in Mongolian means “a waterless place”. The annual rainfall is about 18 cm. Gobi has rapid temperature changes, both seasonally and daily. Summer months bring temperatures of up to 50°C whilst in the winter months, temperatures can drop to below -40°C. This is also where some of the world’s first fossilised dinosaur eggs were found.
Tourists who want to explore the Gobi Desert should travel in Jeep cars with local drivers or by camel. They can admire a dramatic rocky landscape, high sand dunes, and see some of the unique Gobi Desert animals such as the Jerboa, Snow Leopard, and Siberian Ibex. They should also visit ancient ruins and oasis communities, as well as meet the nomadic people whose ways of life remain untouched by Western influence.
However, the Gobi Desert is not without any threat. It is still growing at an alarming rate, causing the loss of valuable grassland. The Chinese government is currently planting the Green Wall of China, which is a line of forest, with the hope to slow down the expansion of the desert.
The Gobi Desert weather is _______.
hot
extreme
mild
foggy
Which of the following is INCORRECT about the Gobi Desert?
People discovered fossils of dinosaur eggs there.
Tourists should drive their Jeep cars across the Desert.
The landscape is rocky, with high sand dunes.
Camels are a good means of transportation there.
Why does the writer mention Siberian Ibex in paragraph 2?
To point out that Siberian Ibex is going to extinct soon
To show that people in the oasis communities are very rich
To explain the need to protect local animals in the Gobi Desert
To give an example of animals which are unique to the Gobi Desert
According to the passage, who should visitors meet when they visit the Gobi Desert?
Nomadic people
Western businessmen
Ancient families
Other visitors
A problem with the Gobi Desert is ______________.
the untouched local lifestyle
the growing loss of animals
its alarming expansion
the slow growth of new forests
Read the text carefully then answer the following questions.
In 1959, the government of Egypt was working on a plan to build a dam on the River Nile. It was called the Aswan Dam, and it was intended to generate electricity and allow the river water to be used for agriculture. There was one big problem with the plan, though. The dam would flood a nearby valley that contained ancient Egyptian treasures, including two enormous stone temples.
It can be difficult for governments to choose culture and history over economics. However, if countries always made decisions like this, the majority of the world's ancient sites would end up being destroyed. Luckily, UNESCO stepped in. They formed a committee that tried to convince Egypt to protect its ancient treasures. With support from many countries, they were finally successful. The huge temples were carefully removed from their original site and moved to a safe location so that the dam could be built.
UNESCO is an agency of the United Nations. The United Nations is a partnership between countries from all over the world. They are joined to help promote world peace, enforce human rights, and help countries develop. UNESCO is a part of the United Nations that is concerned with science and culture.
After their success in saving the temples in Egypt, UNESCO went on to save more sites around the world. They protected lagoons in Venice, ruins in Pakistan, and temples in Indonesia. With industrialization changing the world rapidly, there were many sites that needed to be saved. Eventually, UNESCO formed the World Heritage Organization to protect important natural and historic sites wherever it was necessary.
By now, the World Heritage Organization has protected hundreds of sites ranging from beautiful natural islands to buildings in large cities to ancient ruins. If you're able to visit any of the many protected sites, you'll agree it was worth it.
Why did UNESCO get involved in Egypt?
Egypt was planning to build a dam that would harm ancient temples.
Egypt was planning to build a valley for agriculture and electricity.
Egypt was planning to create a dam right on top of an ancient temple.
When the dam flooded a valley, several treasures were discovered.
Which of the following is true according to paragraph 2?
Most governments prefer to sell their treasures.
Money sometimes seems more important than all other things.
Governments are never able to consider two things at once.
Governments usually don't know anything about their culture.
The United Nations would probably not be involved in _______.
helping a poor country improve its agriculture
trying to solve a violent conflict between two nations
developing a new spacecraft for travel to the moon
protesting against the killing of the tribes people of a country
The word “eventually” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
firstly
reasonably
finally
seriously
Why is the World Heritage Organization more important now than it would have been years ago?
Countries didn't cooperate in the past.
Cities were smaller back then.
There were not as many interesting sites 200 years ago.
Modern business and production are changing the world.
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