Nepal mở cửa lại một số di sản văn hóa

Từ vựng

devastation (large scale destruction, damage): sự tàn phá, thiệt hại lớn

heritage (something created in the past that still has historical importance to a particular society): di sản

precarious (unstable, in a state that can cause danger): bấp bênh, nguy hiểm

cash-strapped (without enough money): cạn kiệt tiền, thiếu tiền

kick-start (to activate): khởi động, kích hoạt, mở đầu

Bài khóa

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.

Bài dịch

Đó là quang cảnh tàn phá tan hoang. Nhưng những tượng đài này nay lại được mở cửa cho công chúng.

Theo cơ quan phụ trách các di sản của Liên Hiệp Quốc, Unesco, tình trạng của chúng vẫn còn bấp bênh.

Nhưng chính phủ Nepal đang cạn kiệt ngân sách cảm thấy cần phải khởi động lại ngành du lịch.

Ít nhất 740 tượng đài đã bị thiệt hại do hai trận động đất cách đây chưa đầy hai tháng, trong đó có những đền thờ, tu viện và cung điện hàng trăm năm tuổi.

Bài tập

Hãy dùng các từ và cụm từ dưới đây ở dạng thích hợp để hoàn thành những câu sau. Xin lưu ý là bạn có thể phải thay đổi dạng thức của từ để hoàn thành đúng câu trả lời.

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 __________”.

Giải đáp

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.

Source: The mystery of a ruined Snowdonia cottage’s 100 shoes

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.

Source: Stocks in Asia rise following positive data from the US

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.

Source: European shares fall amid Greek default fears

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. Source: Brazil’s capoeira gains UN cultural heritage status

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”.

Source: Lorry driver arrested over ‘carnage and devastation’