Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each of the questions.

UNESCO world heritage sites

The amazing man-made structures and natural landscapes that comprise the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites are awe-inspiring, and now there are more of them than ever. This year, the World Heritage Committee added 26 inscriptions to the list, bringing more sites of cultural, natural, and historical importance under the protection of the United Nations. While all of these sites are significant, we've highlighted three of the best that are easily accessible and worth a visit on your next vacation.

Pergamon and its Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape, Bergama, Turkey

Dating back as far as the fourth century B.C. (and perhaps farther), the city of Pergamon has a long history of changing hands, ruled at various points by the Greeks, the Persians, and the Romans. Pergamon was an important cultural center during the Hellenistic Attalid Dynasty and was the capital of the empire from 281-133 B.C. The Library of Pergamon (whose ruins can still be seen today) was one of the greatest libraries in the world, said to have had almost 200,000 volumes according to Plutarch. Though the Great Altar of Pergamon is now housed in a museum in Berlin, many of the ruins can still be seen today in their original location. Temples, theaters, gymnasiums, and other ancient buildings remain on the acropolis that stands above the modern town of Bergama.



Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Listed as both a natural and a cultural property, the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is located on the southern edge of the Red River delta southeast of Hanoi. The geography of this area is truly stunning, with limestone karsts rising almost vertically out of the water, and an extensive cave system dominates the area, comprised of both inactive and active “living” caves. Though now flooded most of the year, these caves were once inhabited by humans during prehistoric times, and excavations in the area have revealed evidence of human presence dating back as far as 20,000 B.C. Additionally, hundreds of pagodas, temples, and shrines in the area detail Trang An's storied history, most notably the Vu Lam Palace, built during the 13th and 14th centuries to defend against the Chinese invasion.

Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy

Located in northern Italy near the French border, the vineyard landscape of Piedmont not only produces world-class wines, but is also the seat of important Italian history. In addition to five distinct wine growing regions, the Castle of Cavour, dating back to the 13th century, has also been included under the UNESCO listing. The development of important winegrowing processes and the presence of vine pollen from the fifth century B.C. have made this part of Italian wine country particularly significant. Monferrato was a key holding of the Holy Roman Empire during the 16th century before it came under the control of the Duchy of Savoy in the early 18th century. In addition to its internationally renowned wines, the Langhe region is also known for its white truffles.

(Text adapted from https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/10-best-new-unesco-world-heritage-sites) Question 39. According to the passage, how many sites were added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites this year?

A. 3​B. 13​C. 14​D. 26

Question 40. The specific location of ​is mentioned in the passage?

A. Pergamon and its multi-layered cultural landscape

B. Trang An scenic landscape complex

C. Vineyard landscape of Piedmont

D. Both B and C

Question 41. According to the first paragraph, which is NOT mentioned as importance of sites under the protection of the United Nations?

A. Cultural​B. Natural​C. Architectural​D. Historical

Question 42. Which site has one of the greatest library in the world?

A. Pergamon and its multi-layered cultural landscape

B. Trang An scenic landscape complex

C. Vineyard landscape of Piedmont

D. None of them

Question 43. The word ‘ruled’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to which of the following?

A. controlled​B. assisted​C. inhabited​D. divided

Question 44. What is Trang An famous for?

A. Ruins left after the Chinese invasion

B. An extensive cave system

C. Hundreds of temples, pagodas, and gymnasiums

D. A long history of changing hands during the 13th & 14th centuries



Question 45. Since when have the winegrowing processes in Piedmont developed?

A. The 5th century​B. The 13th century

C. The 16th century​D. The 18th century