B4 L3 Reading Comprehension

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Historic treasures are symbols of human identity.

• "Out with the old, in with the new" is necessary.

• Egypt and Kaohsiung perform well in cultural preservation.

• Conflicts between the old and new can be solved with hard work and plans.

Why did the author provide 2 examples in the passage?

• To show the cost of destroying ancient treasures.

• To describe the remarkable building skills in the past

• To show the possibility of striking a balance between progress and preservation.

• To imply that more actions are needed to save historic sites

What can be inferred from the relocation of Abu Simbel temples?

• Egypt government is in charge of moving them to other places.

• In the past, the Nile river caused a lot of flood every year.

• They used to be the highest temples in the world

• Tourists can see the artificial lake in the temples now.

Reorder the relocation of Kaohsiung Railway Station.

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What is CORRECT about the relocation of Kaohsiung train station? (2 answers)

• It took 17 days to move the building to the new place.

• The heavy building was transported by human power.

• It had to be moved due to the construction of the underground metro.

• It is moved to a higher place now.

What are the similarities and differences between these two examples?

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cultural heritage

new structures for development

the threat of being destroyed

moved as a whole

led by local residents

cut into blocks first and put together

As a local resident, what can you NOT do in the NEW Kaohsiung Railway Station?

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If KGHS plans to clear out the old building to construct a new one, which place on the campus do you think needs to be preserved? Why?