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If you think about World Heritage Sites, you probably think of places connected with ancient art and culture, historical buildings and monuments. And of course,many of these are on the World Heritage List (WHL)(世界遗产名录). But the WHL contains a lot of sites that are not so obvious. Let's look at a few of them.
Robben Island in South Africa
This island was used through the centuries as a prison , a hospital and a military base. But it's probably most famous as a maximum-security prison for political prisoners in the twentieth century. Nelson Mandela was one of its most famous residents. The WHL says it represents "the triumph of democracy(民主）and freedom over oppression and racism".
Borders of France and Spain
This is an area of great natural beauty and the mountains have many interesting geological formations. But it is also an area of small farms. People there still use a type of agriculture(农业）that used to be common in mountainous areas of Europe but that has almost completely disappeared in modern times.
The city of Brasilia, Brazil
Brasilia is a capital city that was created from nothing in 1956. The WHL calls it "a landmark in the history of town planning". The different areas of the city and the buildings themselves were all designed at the same time carefully. Every part of the city shows the ideas of the planner and the architect.
Simien National Park, Ethiopia
Simien National Park was one of the first sites to be listed in 1978. It is one of the highest mountainous areas in Africa, and the WHL calls it "one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world". It is also important for its wildlife. The population of some rare animals is getting smaller and smaller.
21. Which of the following sites was listed on the WHL for its political symbol ?
A. Simien National Park, Ethiopia. B. The city of Brasilia, Brazil.
C . Borders of France and Spain . D. Robben Island in South Africa.
22. The WHL has listed Borders of France and Spain probably because__________.
A. it shows us past European society by the type of agriculture
B. this is an area of great natural beauty
C. the mountains there have many interesting geological formations
D. people there still use a type of agriculture that is common in Europe in modern times
23.The passage mainly talks about ___________.
A. the remains of ancient cultures on the WHL
B. the household heritage sites on the WHL
C.some of the less well-known sites on the WHL
D.important places of art and culture
