E21: Listen and fill in the blanks with one word.

The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It was built thousands of years ago to (1)__________ China from invasions by northern tribes. The wall stretches over 21,000 kilometers, crossing mountains, (2)__________, and plains.

The Great Wall was constructed using different (3)__________ such as bricks, stones, and packed earth, depending on the region. Today, some parts of the wall are well-preserved, while others have been damaged over time. Visitors from all over the world come to hike along certain restored sections of the wall, such as the Badaling and Mutianyu areas near Beijing.

Although many people believe the Great Wall is visible from space, this is actually a (4)_________. However, it remains one of the most incredible human-made (5)__________ and is recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It was built thousands of years ago to protect China from invasions by northern tribes. The wall stretches over 21,000 kilometers, crossing mountains, deserts, and plains.

The Great Wall was constructed using different materials such as bricks, stones, and packed earth, depending on the region. Today, some parts of the wall are well-preserved, while others have been damaged over time. Visitors from all over the world come to hike along certain restored sections of the wall, such as the Badaling and Mutianyu areas near Beijing.

Although many people believe the Great Wall is visible from space, this is actually a myth. However, it remains one of the most incredible human-made structures and is recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.