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For World Heritage(遗产) Sites, you probably think of places connected with ancient art and culture, and historical buildings. But there are a few of the more unusual sites.
.Citadel of Haiti.
These monuments were built at the end of the nineteenth century when Haiti became independent and the many thousands of black slaves in Haiti were free for the first time. These ex-slaves built the monuments, which The World Heritage List (WHL) describes as a true symbol of liberty.
.The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in India.
This railway was opened in 1881 and is still operating today. It crosses a difficult area of mountain landscape and it is a great example of railway engineering. The WHL says that it is the first and still the most outstanding example of a hill passenger railway.
.Borders of France and Spain.
This is an area of great natural beauty and the mountains have many interesting geological shapes. Besides, people there still use a type of agriculture that used to be common in mountainous areas of Europe but has almost completely disappeared in modern times. The WHL says it shows us about past European society through its landscape of villages, fields and mountain roads.
.Alto Douro, Portugal.
This is an area in the North of Portugal where wine has been produced for thousands of years. Nowadays it is world-famous for the port wine that is produced there. The WHL says that this long tradition of wine making has produced a cultural landscape of outstanding beauty that reflects its technological, social and economic development little by little.
21．In the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in India, you can __________________.
A．experience the mountain railway B．enjoy the natural mountain beauty
C．explore the railway engineering D．learn the history of the railway
22．Which of the following is in honor of freedom?
A．The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in India B．Borders of France and Spain
C．Citadel of Haiti D．Alto Douro, Portugal
23．If you want to learn something about ancient farming, you should go to ___________.
A．Alto Douro, Portugal B．Borders of France and Spain
C．Citadel of Haiti D．The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in India
