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There are many heritage sites in the world.The following are four sites in UNESCO's World Heritage
List.
Easter Island,Chile
This place is famous for its huge stone statues.The first European visitors,the Dutch,named it Easter
Island in memory of their day of arrival.The small and hilly island was formed by volcanoes.Easter Island
was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1995.
Dinosaur Provincial Park,Canada
The park is best known for its extensive fossil (beds,within which 35 species of dinosaurs from
about 100 to 65 million years ago have been identified.There are also fossilized remains of fish,reptiles,
and amphibians.The area was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979.
Hadrian's Wall,Britain
This is a Roman barrier that guarded the border of Britain.Hadrian,the Roman emperor from 117 CE
to 138 CE,went to Britain in 122 CE and was the first to build a wall,.73 miles long,to separate the
Romans from the barbarians.There was no intention of fighting from the wall top;the soldiers there were
trained to encounter the enemy in the open.In 1987,Hadrian's Wall was recognized by UNESCO as a
World Heritage site.
Salonga National Park,Congo
This is the largest tropical rainforest reserve in Congo,covering about 36,000 km2.The park was
established in 1970.The thick forest provides habitats for various animals like parrots,elephants and
monkeys.Park visitors observe the animals from motorized riverboats.The park was entered into the list of
UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1984.
1.When was Easter Island listed as a UNESCO World Heritage?
A.In1984
B.In1987.
C.n1995.
D.In1979.
2.What was the original purpose of building the Hadrian's Wall?
A.To honor the British soldiers.
B.To protect the Romans from attack.
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C.To keep watch on the wall top.
D.To defend against the Romans.
3.Which site would you like to visit if you want to see wild animals?
A.Dinosaur Pro