SAT English Practice Question
The ancient city of Petra, in Jordan, was carved into the sandstone cliffs by the Nabataeans, a nomadic people who settled there in the 4th century BCE. Petra was a major center of trade, and its architecture, especially the Treasury, a temple carved into the rock face, is known for its elaborate detail and impressive scale. In 1985, UNESCO designated the city a World Heritage Site, however, the ancient city is threatened by the effects of climate change and tourism.
- A.In 1985, UNESCO designated the city a World Heritage Site, though the ancient city is threatened by the effects of climate change and tourism.
- B.In 1985, UNESCO designated the city a World Heritage Site, the ancient city is threatened by the effects of climate change and tourism.
- C.In 1985, UNESCO designated the city a World Heritage Site, but the ancient city is threatened by the effects of climate change and tourism.
- D.In 1985, UNESCO designated the city a World Heritage Site; the ancient city is threatened by the effects of climate change and tourism.
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