VOA慢速英语:Church Repairs Renew Christian Attention to Bethlehem

church – n. a building that is used for Christian religious services

nativity – n. the birth of Jesus

original – adj. happening or existing first or at the beginning

heritage – n. the traditions, achievements and beliefs that are part of the history of a group or nation

roof – n. the cover or top of a building or vehicle

replace(d) – v. to be used instead of something

mosaic – n. a decoration on a surface made by pressing small pieces of colored glass or stone into a soft material that then hardens to make pictures or patterns

altar – n. a raised place on which sacrifices and gifts are offered in some religions — sometimes used figuratively