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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO, meets each year to choose the latest additions to its World Heritage list. Today, let's have a quick look at some of the latest additions.
Ruins of Liangzhu City(China)
The ruins of Liangzhu stand for an early state with a collective（集体的）belief system based on rice growing, dating from 3,300 to 2,300 BC. The ruins, UNESCO says, are a "good example of one of the earliest urban civilizations（文明）“ They also include a water conservation（保护）system and different kinds of burying grounds.
Jaipur City(India)
Also known as the Pink City, Jaipur is an amazing achievement in urban planning and building. Founded in 1727, it is now recognizable for its large public squares, palaces, markets and pink buildings. UNESCO says Jaipur's urban planning shows an "exchange of ideas from ancient Hindu as well as modern Mughal and Western cultures".
Architecture（ 建筑）of Frank Lloyd Wright(United States)
UNESCO also recognized the work of famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The group added eight of his buildings to the World Heritage list. They include the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, Hollyhock House in Los Angeles, California and Unity Temple in Chicago, Illinois. The World Heritage Committee said in a statement that Wright's work "had a strong influence on the development of modern architecture in Europe". The Guggenheim is Wright's most famous building. It was completed in 1959, the same year Wright died.
1. What does the UNESCO say about the ruins of Liangzhu city?
A. It is a good example of early urbanization.
B. It is an ancient burying ground for the rich.
C. It is still recognizable for its pink buildings.
D. It stands for the earliest water conservation system.
2. When was the Jaipur City first built?
A. In the 15th century. B. In the 16th century.
C. In the 18th century. D. In the 20th century.
3. Which is the best-known building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright?
A. The Pink City. B. The Unity Temple.
C. The Hollyhock House D. The Guggenheim Museum.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。联合国教科文组织每年都会选择一些最新地地方加入到世界遗产 名录里，文章介绍了一些最新加入进去地地点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Ruins of Liangzhu City(China)部分的The ruins, UNESCO says, are a "good example of one of the earliest urban civilizations（联合国教科文组织称，这些遗迹是“最早城市文明的一个很好的例子”）可知，联合国教科文组织说，良渚古城遗址是早期城市化的一个很好的例子。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Jaipur City(India)部分的Founded in 1727可知，建造时间为1727年，是18世纪。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二句The Guggenheim is Wright's most famous building.可知，Frank Lloyd Wright最著名地建筑是The Guggenheim。故选D 。
