Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 12 to 16.

        Cultural heritage faces unprecedented threats in the modern era. Climate change, urban expansion, and armed conflicts endanger ancient monuments daily. (12) _______. International organizations now deploy advanced scanning technology to document vulnerable structures. UNESCO’s World Heritage designation brings global attention, yet funding remains scarce. (13) _______. Governments must balance tourism revenue with conservation needs at fragile sites. Local communities often possess traditional knowledge crucial for restoration work. (14) _______. Archaeologists and engineers collaborate to stabilize foundations without modern cement that damages original materials. (15) _______. Digital archives preserve three-dimensional models even when physical sites deteriorate beyond repair. Museums return looted artifacts, acknowledging colonial histories and strengthening partnerships. (16) _______.

(Adapted from National Geographic, “Can World Heritage Status Save Endangered Sites?”)

Question 12. A. These technological advances enable specialists to create comprehensive documentation before natural disasters or conflicts cause irreversible damage

B. Such digital innovations allow conservators to develop detailed records of threatened monuments facing imminent deterioration

C. These scanning capabilities help heritage professionals capture precise measurements and high-resolution imagery of vulnerable structures

D. Such documentation systems permit researchers to generate accurate three-dimensional models of endangered archaeological sites