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Listen to a talk and complete the following statements with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.
The Preservation of the Pyramids of Egypt
+ Background
•Over [1]years old
• They were built as [2]for pharaohs.
•Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest [3]structure for over 3,800 years.
+ Benefits of preservation
•Cultural heritage: understanding engineering skills & [4]beliefs of ancient Egyptians
• Education & research: like open history books for [5]to leam about the past
• Tourism: attracted 14 million tourists & generated $13 billion
+ Challenges to preservation
• Environmental factors: pyramids are exposed to harsh weather conditions, causing erosion and [6]
