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Everyday

1. UNESCO is a part of the United Nations that works for education, science and culture around the world; its name is short for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. tree →
2. It chooses World Heritage Sites: places so special that the whole world should protect them. tree →

In the lessons

In geography and history lessons, UNESCO World Heritage Sites include the Great Wall of China, Stonehenge, the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef and the Giant's Causeway. UNESCO also helps children get schooling. Phrases: «UNESCO World Heritage Site», «protected by UNESCO».

Examples

• Stonehenge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. tree →
• UNESCO is part of the United Nations. tree →
• UNESCO helps more children go to school. tree →
• The old town was listed by UNESCO. tree →
• The Great Barrier Reef is protected as a UNESCO site. tree →
• UNESCO stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. tree →

Note

An acronym, usually written in capitals: UNESCO. Said as one word: yoo-NESS-ko. Not «a UNESCO»; it is a name. Its headquarters is in Paris, France.