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In the 1950s, the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile. But the proposal led to protests. Water from the dam would likely damage many temples and destroy cultural 1． (relic) that were an important part of Egypt’s cultural heritage. After 2． (listen) to the scientists who had studied the problem, and the citizens who lived near the dam, the government turned 3． the United Nations for help in 1959.

A committee was established 4． (limit) damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of cultural heritage. The group asked for support within the international community. Experts investigated the issue, conducted several tests, 5． made a proposal for how the buildings could be saved. 6． (final), the work began in 1960. Taken down piece by piece, temples and other cultural sites 7． (move) and put back together again in a place 8． they were safe from the water. It took thousands of engineers and workers 20 years to complete the project. When it ended in 1980, it was considered a great success.

The spirit of the Aswan Dam project 9． (be) still alive today. If a problem seems too difficult for 10． single nation, the global community can sometimes provide a solution.