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c Read the passage and choose the correct d Choose the best option to complete the
answer for the questions below. missing part of the passage.
1. Which of the following can be said about The term ‘natural heritage’ denotes a wealth of
cultural heritage? natural resources and ecosystems that have
A) Unlike what many think, it involves more been inherited from previous generations. ----
than just a collection of historical artefacts or These natural heritage sites serve as critical
customs. habitats for countless species, many of which
B) Few preservation efforts are required to are rare or endangered, and also provide
protect the unique identity and history of a sustenance to humanity in the form of pure
community or nation. water and other vital resources. Regrettably,
C) It extends beyond tangible objects and is many of these sites are now in harm’s way
due to deforestation, mining, and pollution,
mostly shaped by individual actions, not by which jeopardises their contributions to
societal choices. ecological and societal well-being.
D) Successful collaborations between local
communities and foreign museums are A) The negative impact of climate change on
needed for its promotion. natural heritage sites cannot be ignored,
E) Besides inspiring the coming generations, it as extreme weather events can cause
can help them understand their roots without irreversible damage.
feeling lost. B) This includes an array of life forms, such
as flora and fauna, as well as geological
features like mountains, rivers, and forests.
C) One of the ways to preserve natural
heritage sites is through ecotourism, which
encourages conservation efforts in local
2. It can be understood from the passage that communities.
intangible heritage ----. D) Though natural heritage sites are important
A) is protected solely by national laws rather for their ecological and economic value, they
than those universally accepted also hold cultural significance for the locals.
B) is at risk of being lost as a result of illicit E) Some countries implement policies such as
trafficking and commercialisation reforestation to restore degraded natural
C) refers only to physical structures like heritage sites and protect biodiversity.
monuments and archaeological sites
D) should be preserved along with material
heritage for future generations e Choose the irrelevant sentence in the
E) cannot be separated from a community’s passage.
identity and its natural environment
(I) Underwater heritage sites are gaining
momentum as tourist hotspots thanks to the
unique experience they offer. (II) These sites
can encompass shipwrecks, ancient artefacts,
or even sunken cities; however, tourism can
3. According to the passage, the purpose of pose a threat to these fragile submerged
UNESCO is to ----. environments. (III) Underwater photography can
A) protect cultural heritage within a single be a great way to raise awareness about the
society by fostering global collaboration beauty of these sites and the need to protect
B) define cultural boundaries between societies them. (IV) Snorkellers, divers, and photographers
through international conventions can accidentally damage the sites, and pollution
C) draw up commercial treaties with private can further harm them. (V) Therefore, it is
collectors to buy cultural heritage items imperative to balance the preservation of these
D) impose cultural values on a global basis so invaluable cultural treasures with responsible
that all cultures become the same tourism practices that allow visitors to enjoy them
E) establish international agreements aimed at while keeping their footprints small.
safeguarding cultural heritage A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
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