1、1Books are a great talent for the heritage of mankind。书籍是伟大的天才留给人类的遗产。 Edison2Culture itself is neither education nor law making，it is an atmosphere and a heritage.文化本身既不是教育，也不是立法，它是一种氛围，一种遗产。H.L.Mencken3Book is the precious wealth，is a national heritage and history.书是宝贵财富，是国家的优秀遗产和历史。ThoreauThe pre
2、servation of our cultural heritage is the necessary task.The culture contains the essence of Chinese peoples spirit，which has been tested by time.When people admit our culture，we will be proud of being part of the country，and have the desire to make a contribution to society.The loss of cultural her
3、itage will destroy a country，which can be seen in history.How does a place become a World Heritage Site (世界遗产)？It takes a lot of people to decide.If a country wants one of its places to be on the World Heritage List,it has to ask UNESCO.But the most important is that the place must be important and
4、special.UNESCO put the Great Wall on the list in 1987,because the Great Wall is a great part of Chinese culture made.When a country asks,it must also make a plan for taking care of the place. The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO talks about different places and decides whether to put them on the l
5、ist.The committee meets every June.Many experts help the committee to decide.After a new place goes on the list,UNESCO gives money to help the country keep it good.If a place is in serious danger,it may be put on the List of World Heritage Sites in Danger.UNESCO will give special care and help to th
6、ose places. Countries have to give UNESCO regular reports about places on the list.If UNESCO thinks a country isnt taking good care of a place，the site will be taken off from the list.探究发现1When was the Great Wall put on the list of UNESCO?In 1987. 2What is the reason for some sites are taken off from the list?The country is not taking good care of them.
