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The scene is one of devastation. But these monuments are now open again to the public.
According to the UN’s heritage body, Unesco, their state is precarious.
But the cash-strapped Nepalese government feels the need to kick-start tourism.
At least 740 monuments were damaged by two earthquakes less than two months ago, including centuries-old temples, monasteries and palaces.
Vocabulary
devastation
large scale destruction, damage
heritage
something created in the past that still has historical importance to a particular society
precarious
unstable, in a state that can cause danger
cash-strapped
without enough money
kick-start
to activate
To do
Use one of the words or phrases below to complete each of these sentences from news reports.
Note that you may have to change the form of a word to complete the sentence correctly.
devastation / heritage / precarious / cash-strapped / kick-start
1. When acquired in 1998 the roof at Gelli Iago had already collapsed and its chimney and external walls were in a __________ state, said the trust.
2. The latest eurozone inflation figures showed inflation turned negative in December, with prices down 0.2% from a year earlier, but the data means the European Central Bank may be forced to try fresh stimulus measures to __________ the economy.
3. __________ Greece is trying to reach a deal that will unlock bailout funds. It is seeking to avoid defaulting on a €1.5bn debt repayment to the IMF.
4. Brazil now has five cultural art forms which have been given Unesco cultural __________ status.
They include several dance and music forms, indigenous rituals and art.
5. A lorry driver has been arrested after a crash involving up to 13 vehicles near Tunbridge Wells left “a scene of carnage and __________“.
Answers
1. When acquired in 1998 the roof at Gelli Iago had already collapsed and its chimney and external walls were in a precarious state, said the trust.
2. The latest eurozone inflation figures showed inflation turned negative in December, with prices down 0.2% from a year earlier, but the data means the European Central Bank may be forced to try fresh stimulus measures to kick-start the economy.
3. Cash-strapped Greece is trying to reach a deal that will unlock bailout funds. It is seeking to avoid defaulting on a €1.5bn debt repayment to the IMF.
4. Brazil now has five cultural art forms which have been given Unesco cultural heritage status.
They include several dance and music forms, indigenous rituals and art.
5. A lorry driver has been arrested after a crash involving up to 13 vehicles near Tunbridge Wells left “a scene of carnage and devastation“.