for the young people to learn about the legacy(遗产)of humanity and gain a sense of responsibility to help protect the planet we live on.

According to a world heritage education programme jointly launched by the United Nations Educational，Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)and China's Ministry of Education，the course will first be offered at several schools in Beijing before being included as a mandatory course(必修课)for high school students nationwide.

The new course covers photos，slide shows and documentaries on the magnificence of the world heritage sites. The class aims to tell children what world heritage is and why and how it should be protected. A total of 177 nations，including China，have signed the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Listed are 754 sites all over the world，of which 29 are in China-the third most after Spain and Italy. Currently，protection of the country's cultural and natural resources leaves much to be desired. Education is undoubtedly the best way to cultivate people's sense for protecting cultural and natural resources.

The introduction of such a programme in Chinese classrooms will certainly help our young people realize the significance of common heritage，learning about world heritage sites，the history and traditions of different cultures，ecology，and the importance of protecting biological and cultural diversity.

More importantly，it will help cultivate a sense of responsibility in the minds of young participants. This is critical in protecting these cultural and natural legacies，as well as our living environment and the limited resources for sustainable development.

5．Which of the statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A．The world heritage education programme was jointly launched by the United States and China's Ministry of Education.

B．The course will first be offered at all the schools in Beijing.

C．Protection of the country's cultural and natural resources has been perfect thanks to people's efforts.

D．China ranks high among the countries with 29 sites listed on the list.

答案　D　[细节理解题。从第三段的"Listed are 754 sites all over the world，of