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For the questions 37–40, choose the irrelevant
sentence in the passage.

37. (I) Walking down the streets of Venice without a 39. (I) 3D virtual tourism (3DVT) is a popular and
map requires a considerable effort to navigate innovative practice allowing people to make
the maze-like city; by the time people ensure simulated journeys to far-off places and iconic
that they arrive at their destination, they probably landmarks without even stepping outside their
feel exhausted and burnt-out. (II) Gondolas, front door. (II) Users can experience realistic
therefore, originally emerged in Venice, an simulations of famous destinations, historical
outstanding city filled with picturesque canals sites, and natural wonders through immersive
that separate six small islands. (III) These technologies. (III) 3DVT has gathered irresistible
canals have turned Venice into a popular tourist momentum, as it enables individuals to
destination because the city has more waterways satisfy their desire to travel, especially when
with marvellous gondolas than typical streets. they have financial or physical disadvantages.
(IV) These wonderfully designed boats seen (IV) There are still some limitations and
today are the consequence of the gondolas’ challenges associated with its widespread
evolution from rowboats to ones that can now adoption despite its popularity. (V) Moreover,
be rowed while standing up. (V) Additionally, the it opens gateways to learning about different
number of adventurous tourists visiting Venice cultures, historical contexts, and natural
annually compared to other very famous cities ecosystems, fostering a sense of appreciation
has been rising drastically. for the world’s diverse beauty.
A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V

38. (I) Movable cultural heritage, including artwork, 40. (I) The Great Wall of China, which spans a vast
manuscripts, and artefacts, must be protected distance of 21,000 kilometres, comprises a series
since they hold significant historical and cultural of fortifications that were meticulously constructed
value. (II) These objects play a crucial role in over numerous centuries. (II) The oldest sections
understanding and appreciating our collective of the wall date back more than 2,000 years.
history and identity, but they are often at risk of (III) Made of a variety of materials, such as
theft, damage, and illicit trafficking. (III) Hence, it earth, wood, and bricks, the wall’s impressive
is important to establish strong legal frameworks watchtowers and fortresses allowed for strategic
and international agreements that make their defence and communication. (IV) While its
protection and preservation a top priority. primary objective was to safeguard China against
(IV) Protecting them ensures learning about invasions and raids by nomadic tribes, it also
ancestral creativity and ingenuity and generates functioned as a means of border control, trade
revenue for local communities by boosting regulation, and a symbol of imperial power.
tourism. (V) This way, we can ensure that these (V) Contrary to popular belief, the Great Wall is
priceless treasures are preserved as a testament not visible to the naked eye from space.
to our shared legacy for generations to come.
A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V

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