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广东省部分地区2022-2023学年高一下学期期末英语试卷分类汇编
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广东省广州市越秀区2022-2023学年高一下学期期末统考英语试题
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When places are well-known and popular-historical and modern alike-we might take it
for granted that they'll be around forever.But sadly,many of the world's best known and
culturally significant landmarks are in trouble.
Mount Kilimanjaro's peak
This mountain,one of the Seven Summits.proves that even giants can fall to climate change
due to the vast amounts of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.While the mountain itself,located
in Tanzania,isn't in danger at present,its iconic snow cap might disappear-and shockingly soon
Research found that the snow cap had lost 85%of the total area of its ice fields between 1912 and
2007.and the remaining ice could be history as early as 2030.
Machu Picchu
Located in southern Peru.Machu Picchu is the remains of a huge stone castle that was built
during the 15th century.These unbelievable Incan ruins are widely considered one of the must-see
spots in South America.However,the site has been a victim of over-tourism,seeing the harmful
effects of the crowds it gets as they wear down the structures.In addition,the area surrounding
Machu Picchu has seen rapid development of the cities,as well as mudslides and fires,in recent
years,leading UNESCO to work for its protection.
Everglades National Park
This stunning Floridian wildlife reserve has sadly found itself fighting for its life in recent
years.As 'the largest subtropical wilderness reserve'in North America,according to UNESCO,it'
s been a beloved travel destination for American citizens for decades,but the damage of time and
human activity have not been kind to it.Its survival first came into question after it was destroyed
by Hurricane Andrew in 1993.But it's human influence that has become the primary threat,as
water flow to the site has decreased and the impacts of pollution have increased,resulting in
harmful algal blooms ()Its vast,diverse wild