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1 UNESCO Heritage Sites TOEFL Vocabulary 2

2 VOCABULARY ACCEDE [v.] to agree to a request; assent ARID [adj.] dry, parched DISPARATE [adj.] dissimilar, unlike DIVERSE [adj.] various, sundry EDIFICE [n.] structure, construction, network EFFACE [v.] rub out, eradicate, obliterate, destroy FAÇADE [n.] front or face, especially of a building; disguise LUSTROUS [adj.] bright, shining

3 Complete the sentence with one of the following words edifice, efface, façade 1. The Temple of Heaven was designated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in The marble [structure] was completed in Temple of Heaven Beijing, China

4 Church of St. George Suceava, Romania Complete the sentence with one of the following words edifice, efface, facade 2. The [face] of the Church of Saint George of Suceava, Romania, is a masterpiece of mural painting. It was directly inspired by Byzantine art and was completed in The Church of St. George is one of a group of eight painted churches that was selected as a World Heritage site in stirea_moldovita,_vedere_laterala.jpg

5 Architectural detail Zabid, Yemen Complete the sentence with one of the following words acceded, diversified, effaced 3. In 2000, the State Party in Yemen requested that the historic town of Zabid be placed on the List of World Heritage Sites in Danger. UNESCO [agreed] to Yemen s request and is helping the local authorities to develop a conservation plan and to adopt a strategic approach for the preservation of this World Heritage site.

Jongmyo Shrine Seoul, Korea Complete the sentence with one of the following words acceded, diversified, effaced 4. Jongmyo is the royal ancestral shrine of the Korean Joseon dynasty (1392-1910).

6 Jongmyo Shrine Seoul, Korea Complete the sentence with one of the following words acceded, diversified, effaced 4. Jongmyo is the royal ancestral shrine of the Korean Joseon dynasty ( ). All of the buildings were destroyed by fire in May, 1592 during the Hideyoshi invasions. King Sorüo fled taking the Chongmyo tablets with him. The Japanese [destroyed] the ancestral shrine, but King Sorüo returned, and the restoration of the shrine was completed in 1608.

Opera House Sydney, Australia Complete the sentence with one of the following words edifice, facade, lustrous 5. The [shining] Sydney Opera House is a world-famous icon of architecture.

7 Opera House Sydney, Australia Complete the sentence with one of the following words edifice, facade, lustrous 5. The [shining] Sydney Opera House is a world-famous icon of architecture. Designed by Jørn Utzon and engineered by Ove Arup, this 20 th century structure was selected by UNESCO because of its innovation, enduring influence, and harbor setting. pera_house

Lut Desert sand castles Kerman, Iran https://en.wikipedia.

8 Lut Desert sand castles Kerman, Iran Complete the sentence with one of the following words arid, disparate, lustrous 6. The surface of the Lut Desert s sand has been measured at temperatures as high as 70 C (159 F) making it one of the most [dry] places in the world.

Great Barrier Reef https://en.wikipedia.

9 Great Barrier Reef Complete the sentence with one of the following words arid, diverse, lustrous 7. Selected in 1981 as a World Heritage Site, the Great Barrier Reef showcases one of UNESCO s most [varied] locations.

The World s Diversity Complete the sentence with one of the following words arid, disparate, facade Currently, there are 1073 properties that have

10 The World s Diversity Complete the sentence with one of the following words arid, disparate, facade Currently, there are 1073 properties that have been designated as World Heritage Sites. They are a collection of archeological, natural, and cultural treasures. ge

11 Same or different 1. accede assent 2. arid parched 3. disparate similar 4. diverse different 5. edifice--building 6. efface beautify 7. façade disguise 8. lustrous famous 9. accede reject 10. arid dry 11. disparate contrasting 12. diverse sundry 13. edifice network 14. efface destroy 15. façade decorate 16. lustrous bright

12 Answer Key Fill-in-the-blanks 1. edifice, 2. façade, 3. acceded, 4. effaced, 5. lustrous, 6. arid, 7. diverse, disparate Same or different 1. S, 2. S, 3. D, 4. S, 5, S, 6. D, 7. S, 8. D, 9. S, 10. S, 11. S, 12. S, 13. S. 14. S, 15. D, 16. S

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