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Although most people know there are Seven Wonders in the Ancient World, only few people can name
them. This is because most of them are no longer there except the pyramids. However, there is a growing
list of wonders of the world today. About nine years ago, UNESCO's World Cultural and Nature Heritage
( things that have come down to us from the past) List had 411 places and 136 countries were responsible
to protect them, and the list keeps on growing.
Usually it is the task of a group of 21 experts to decide which places go on the list. The experts are
chosen to work for six years. Their work is to examine and discuss the suggestions from different countries.
They also manage the World Heritage Fund and have the right to decide what help to give to countries for
protection work.
Over the past centuries, a lot of cultural or historic places have been destroyed by man or nature.
Protecting our natural and cultural heritage is a long and difficult task. Earthquakes, floods, pollution, wars,
or even tourism are some of the dangers that harm this heritage.
When a historic place is in great danger, it is put on the World Heritage in Danger List and necessary
things will be done to protect it. Places which are on the danger list include Historic Bridges. of Indiana, St.
Elizabeth's Hospital, Rosenwald School in Southern US, etc.
1. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World include ____ .
A. Golden Gate Bridge
B. Sydney Opera House
C. the Great Wall
D. the pyramids
2.Why does the World Cultural and Natural Heritage List keep on growing?
A. There are more cultural heritages beginning to appear.
B. More countries begin to build cultural heritages.
C. A lot of cultural or historic places have disappeared.
D. More and more cultural heritages are in great danger.
3. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. People can still visit the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World today.
B. Rosenwald School is a newly-built school in Southern US.
C. More places will be added to the UNESCO list.
D. The list is decided mainly by the governments of different countries.
4. What would be the best title for this passage?
A. Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
B. Experts Play an Important Role.
C. The Growing List of Wonders of the World
D. Some Historic Places in Danger
