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After “sleeping” for more than 3,000 years, the Sanxingdui Ruins surprised the world in 1986 because researchers found more than 1,000 cultural relics (遗物). The surprises didn’t stop there and researchers recently have found about 500 more relics that date back over 3,200 years.
New findings
Big wooden box: Scientists found a big wooden box. It is 1.5 meters long and 40 centimeters wide. Scientists are finding out how to open it.
Silk: After hundreds of years, silk turns to black ash (灰). It shows that people of the ancient Shu Kingdom ever used silk.
By accident
The Sanxingdui Ruins were found by accident. A farmer found them in 1929 when he was working. He found some things, but he didn’t know how important they were. In 1986, when farmers was working at the same place again, they found more relics again. Then experts found two pits (深坑). The newest relics were found in six pits. The biggest pit is 19 square meters while the smallest is 3.5 square meters. Researchers from 34 universities and research groups began to dig them in October, 2020.
Why is it important
The Sanxingdui Ruins were built at the time of the Shang Dynasty. They were in the Ancient Shu Kingdom. Sanxingdui is a good example of Shu civilization (文明). It made experts think more about where Chinese civilization started. It seems that it started not only along the Yellow River, but also along the Yangtze River.
1．Researchers made people all over the world ________ in 1986.
A．unhappy B．sad C．surprised D．painful
2．What are the new findings
A．Big wooden box. B．Silk. C．Gold. D．Big wooden box and silk.
3．The Sanxingdui Ruins was the first discovered ________.
A．by scientists B．by an expert C．by a farmer D．by researchers
4．The Sanxingdui Ruins were built at the time of the ________ Dynasty.
A．Shang B．Xia C．Zhou D．Qing
5．According to the passage, we can learn that ________.
A．the Sanxingdui Ruins were in the Ancient Dian Kingdom
B．the start of Chinese civilization is along both the Yellow River and the Yangtze River
C．experts first found the Sanxingdui Ruins and it surprised the world.
D．it took 500 years to discover the Sanxingdui Ruins.
What’s the earliest dynasty (朝代) of China The answer is the Xia Dynasty. It was about 4,000 years ago. But for a long time, we couldn’t find anything that people built during the dynasty. So many people didn’t believe it actually existed.
An archaeologist (考古学家) named Xu Xusheng believed the dynasty was real. He studied lots of history books and maps. In 1959, the 72-year-old archaeologist went to Erlitou, Henan province. There, he worked with his team and found some tombs, bronze wares (青铜器) and remains of houses. They may belong to the Xia Dynasty. They show us what the “earliest China” looked like.

In 1929, a farmer in Sichuan was digging a well. He was surprised to find some jade (玉). Archaeologists then came and searched the area. In the following years, they found thousands of jade, bronze and gold objects. These objects were from the ancient Shu Kingdom. It was about 5,000 years ago.
The objects found in Sanxingdui look strange. This bronze tree is about 4 meters tall. There are bronze birds and dragons on it. Wow, the bronze mask (面具) is so huge. Who could wear it
Archaeologists not only work underground, but also dive into the sea. In 1987, some Chinese archaeologists found an old ship in the South China Sea. The archaeologists dove into the water and found many beautiful porcelain objects in the ship. It was a trade ship from the Song Dynasty. It was going to take Chinese goods to other countries. But for some reason, it sank (沉没) into the sea. It is the biggest underwater discovery in China. People call it Nanhai One because it’s a new start for Chinese archaeology.
Deep water is dangerous. The archaeologists have to take heavy tools such as oxygen bottles and sonar (声波定位仪). They can weigh as much as 50 kg!
6．According to the passage, the tombs in Erlitou may belong to ________.
A．Xia Dynasty B．Shu Kingdom C．Song Dynasty D．Shang Dynasty
7．When was Sanxingdui found
A．In 1929. B．In 1959. C．In 1987. D．In 2024.
8．What could be found in Nanhai One
A． B． C． D．
9．After reading the passage, which statement is TRUE
A．Xia Dynasty isn’t actually existed. B．It is easy to do research underwater.
C．Sanxingdui was discovered by accident. D．Nanhai One took goods from other countries.
10．Where is this passage from
A．School Life. B．Music Zone. C．Science Study. D．Culture and History.
The Zeng Houyi Chime Bells were found from the Zeng Houyi Tomb in Suizhou, Hubei Province in 1978. They are historically important treasure of China.
The Zeng Houyi Chime Bells are hung (悬挂) at three levels and are divided into (划分为) eight groups. There are 19 bells in three groups at the top level, 33 bells in three groups at the middle level and 12 bells in two groups at the bottom level. In addition, there is a single and much larger bell used to change pitch (音高). The bells in each row are different from one another in shape and size.
The Zeng Houyi Chime Bells are hung on two sets of wood racks (架子). One rack is 7.48 meters long and 2.65 meters wide. The other rack is 3.35 meters long and 2.73 meters wide. The two racks are perpendicular to each other, and they make an angle of ninety degrees.
The Zeng Houyi Chime Bells weigh a total of 5 tons. The biggest bell is of 153.4 cm in height and 203.6 kg in weight while the smallest bell is of 20.4 cm in height and 2.4 kg in weight.
Five musicians were needed to play the instrument in the past. These bells are sounded by striking. Because of their shape, each bell could produce two different pitches, one if struck at the side, the other at the center. The whole set of chime bells is able to produce all the pitches of a modern piano.
There are more than 2,800 Chinese characters about music and the making of the instrument on the bells. Instruments of such a level were quite uncommon in the world at the time.
11．The number of the whole set of chime bells is ________.
A．45. B．52 C．64 D．65
12．Which picture shows the meaning of “perpendicular” in Paragraph 3
A． B． C． D．
13．What is Paragraph 5 mainly about
A．Why the chime bells are struck.
B．How these bells were played in the past.
C．How many pitches each bell could produce.
D．How many musicians were needed to play the bells in the past.
14．Which of the following is TRUE about the the Zeng Houyi Chime Bells
A．They have a history of 46 years.
B．They were made in the same shape and size.
C．They can’t produce all the pitches of a modern instrument.
D．They need striking in different places to produce two different pitches.
15．What is the writer’s attitude (态度) to the ZengHouyi Chime Bells
A．He is proud of them. B．He dislikes them.
C．He doesn’t care about them. D．He is worried about them.
A dragon-shaped bronze statue (青铜像) with a “tiger” head and tiger brain was discovered at the Sanxingdui Ruins (遗址) Site in Guanghan, Sichuan Province. This kind of object has never been found in other sites of the Bronze Age in China.
The shape of this dragon is a bit special as its head is like a tiger’s head, and its ears are round like those of a tiger. But it has two long horns (犄角) on its head. Its mouth is also special with something like a knife in it. And its body is like a flying dragon.
According to reports, this statue is about 80 cm high, but it’s still not a complete bronze. Experts have found that this statue has no supports in front of it, and its main body exceeds (超出) the base. So it probably needs to lean (倚靠) on other objects to keep its balance (平衡).
So where is the missing part After searching, experts made another great discovery about half a meter away: the top-shaped snake-like figure (雕像). The 1.5-meter-high body is supported on a square base with both hands, and turns upward. It also needs to lean on other object to keep balance.
Now some experts guess that the two statues are probably the same set of objects. If the guess proves to be true, this will become another huge Sanxingdui Ruins Site since the late 1920s. It all began in 1929 when a farmer was digging a hole there and it opened the door to an unknown culture of 3,000 to 5,000 years old.
16．What can we know about the bronze statue
A．Its shape is like a tiger.
B．There are two long horns on its mouth.
C．It has been found in another sites of the Bronze Age in China.
D．It was found at the Sanxingdui Ruins Site in Guanghan, Sichuan Province.
17．Why does the statue need to lean on other objects according to the experts
A．Because its main body is too long.
B．Because it has to keep its balance.
C．Because it has supports behind it.
D．Because it is an independent bronze.
18．What can we infer from the experts’ guess
A．The missing part of the dragon-shaped is probably the snake-like figure.
B．The snake-like figure is the first bronze that has been found at Sanxingdui Ruins Site.
C．The snake-like figure is quite different from the tiger-shaped figure.
D．More than 50,000 ancient objects have been found at the Sanxingdui Ruins Site.
19．What is the main idea of this passage
A．The guess of some experts about the bronze statue.
B．The missing part of a dragon-shaped bronze statue.
C．The discovery of a dragon-shaped bronze statue.
D．The discovery of Chinese unknown culture.
Zenghouyi Chime Bells
Where to see
Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, Hubei Province
History
About 2,400 years ago, the Warring States Period
Discovery
Location: Tomb of Marquis Yi of the Zeng State (曾侯乙墓), Suizhou, Hubei
Time: 46 years ago
Others
·The full set includes 64 chi me bells and one Bo Bell from King of Chu.
·The bells are made up of eight groups and placed in three lines.
·On the surface of the bells, there are patterns of people, animals, dragons, flowers, and so on. There are also characters (字符) showing the pronunciation of each bell.
·Each bell can produce different tones (音调) when it is hit from the front and the side.
▲
The Zenghouyi Chime Bells not only show the world the excellent bronze casting (青铜铸造) skills of ancient Chinese people, but show the high achievements of China’s pre-Qin music.
This set is one of China’s first-class cultural relies (文物). In 2002, it was included in the first list of cultural relics that are not allowed to be shown abroad.
20．What does the picture show about the Zenghouyi Chime Bells
A．The size. B．The material. C．The production process.
21．When were the bells discovered
A．In about 400 BC． B．In the late 1970s. C．In 2002.
22．What can we learn about the Zenghouyi Chime Bells
A．There are 64 bells in all.
B．The bells are in three groups.
C．Different parts of a bell make different tones.
23．What’s the missing word in ▲
A．Importance. B．Popularity. C．Development.
24．Where can we find the reading most probably
A．In a novel. B．In a culture magazine. C．In a physics textbook.
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You must know the Terracotta Army in Xi’an. It’s archaeology that makes us able to see so wonderful things and know more about the Qin Dynasty. 25 According to Baidu, it is the study of things that people made, used, and left behind. We do it to understand what people in the past were like and how they lived. For example, archaeologists study tombs and cultural relics (文物). They try to find out how ancient people made tools, why they moved around, and what their customs were. 26
One common misunderstanding (误解) is that archaeologists study dinosaurs. However, it is paleontologists (古生物学家) who do this kind of work. This is not the only common misunderstanding about archaeology. 27
“Archaeologists care more about the stories behind the relics” said Liu Huiyun, who is studying archaeology at Peking University. 28 It could show us what kind of food people ate in the past.
As US archaeologist Paul F. Reed said, archaeology work is difficult, dirty, and sometimes less exciting. 29 Also, for the country and for the whole world, archaeology makes us realize that we belong to the same group.
A．So what’s archaeology
B．Many tools can be used to dig.
C．In other words, archaeology is a study of humans.
D．But it is meaningful as it brings light to the unknown past.
E．Besides it, many people think archaeologists find beautiful relics.
F．For example, even burned corn might be valuable to archaeologists.
A dragon-shaped bronze statue (青铜像) with a “tiger” head and tiger brain was discovered at the Sanxingdui Ruins (遗址) Site in Guanghan, Sichuan Province. This kind of object has never been found in other sites of the Bronze Age in China.
The shape of this dragon is a bit special as its head is like a tiger’s head, and its ears are round like those of a tiger. But it has two long horns (犄角) on its head. Its mouth is also special with something like a knife in it. And its body is like a flying dragon.
According to reports, this statue is about 80 cm high, but it’s still not a complete bronze. Experts have found that this statue has no supports in front of it, and its main body exceeds (超出) the base. So it probably needs to lean (倚靠) on other objects to keep its balance.
So where is the missing part After searching, experts made another great discovery about half a meter away: the top-shaped snake-like figure (雕像). The 1.5-meter-high body is supported on a square base with both hands, and turns upward. It also needs to lean on other object to keep balance.
Now some experts guess that the two statues are probably the same set of objects. If the guess proves to be true, this will become another huge Sanxingdui Ruins Site since the late 1920s. It all began in 1929 when a farmer was digging a hole there and it opened the door to an unknown culture of 3,000 to 5,000 years old.
30．What can we know about the bronze statue
A．Its shape is like a tiger.
B．There are two long horns on its mouth.
C．It has been found in another sites of the Bronze Age in China.
D．It was found at the Sanxingdui Ruins Site in Guanghan, Sichuan Province.
31．What’s the meaning of the underlined word “support” in paragraph 3
A．维持 B．养活 C．支撑 D．帮助
32．Why does the statue need to lean on other objects according to the experts
A．Because its main body is too long. B．Because it has to keep its balance.
C．Because it has supports behind it. D．Because it is an independent bronze.
33．What can we infer from the experts’ guess
A．The missing part of the dragon-shaped is probably the snake-like figure.
B．The snake-like figure is the first bronze that has been found at Sanxingdui Ruins Site.
C．The snake-like figure is quite different from the tiger-shaped figure.
D．More than 50,000 ancient objects have been found at the Sanxingdui Ruins Site
34．What is the main idea of this passage
A．The guess of some experts.
B．The missing part of a dragon-shaped bronze statue.
C．The discovery of a dragon-shaped bronze statue.
D．The discovery of Chinese unknown culture.
In 1968, a farmer dug a beautiful pot out of the field. As it had no lid (盖子) to open, the farmer thought it useless and just kept it in the house. Fourteen years later when a friend dropped in, this special pot caught his attention. He took it to a museum and asked experts for help. Soon experts came to a surprising result: the pot belonged to the Five Dynasties.
But experts didn’t know how to pour water into the pot. They only found a small hole in the bottom. What was it used for
To find the answers, experts gave the pot an X-ray, and found there were two pipes (管道) inside. One straight pipe is in the middle, and the other curved (弯的) pipe connects to the spout (嘴). The small hole in the bottom is the end of the straight pipe. When using the pot, people have to first hold it upside down and then pour water into the pot through the small hole. Water can be poured out from the spout through the curved pipe, but it won’t come out from the hole in the bottom. This keeps the water inside clean.
Experts further studied the designs (图案) on the pot. In China, the lion is the “king of animals”, the peony is the “king of flowers”, and the phoenix is the “king of birds”. These special designs are used to express good wishes. As all three appear on the pot, it is named “Pot of Three Kings”.
Now the pot is housed in Shaanxi History Museum. Many visitors, local and international, are surprised at the wisdom of the Chinese people over 1,000 years ago!
35．Which of the following is the right order of the discovery of the pot
a. The experts gave the pot an X-ray.
b. The friend took the pot to the museum.
c. The farmer dug out the pot.
d. The friend dropped in.
A．c-d-a-b B．b-a-c-d C．c-d-b-a
36．The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A．the lid B．the hole C．the bottom
37．The inner structure (内部结构) of the magic pot may be ________.
A． B． C．
38．The pot is named “Pot of Three Kings” according to its ________.
A．colors B．shapes C．designs
The first emperor of China, Qin Shihuang, is remembered for the many things he did during his rule.
Between 221 and 210 B．C, he started the construction of the Great Wall of China. He built a large network of roads. He introduced a new writing system, currency (货币流通), and set of measurements. The emperor also ordered the construction of a huge army of life-sized terracotta (陶器) soldiers. These, he hoped, would protect his tomb (基) after his death.
Today, the soldiers in Xi’an’s terracotta museum are light brown, but they weren’t always this color. They began as an army of red, blue, yellow, green, white, and purple. Sadly, most of the colors did not last to the present day. Before their discovery, the clay soldiers were protected by being underground. When they were ___▲___, however, the air caused the coating under the paint to fall off. The paint disappeared in less time than it takes to boil an egg, taking with it important pieces of history.
New techniques are now starting to reveal (揭露) the army’s true colors. Scientists have recently discovered an area with more than a hundred soldiers. Many of these still have their painted features, including black hair, pink faces, and black or brown eyes. Chinese researchers have developed a special liquid (液体) to help keep the soldiers’ colors. After they find a soldier, scientists spread the liquid over it. They then cover it in plastic.
Scientists are also finding colors in the dirt around Xian’s terracotta warriors. “It’s important not to move the dirt, so the colors won’t be lost. We are treating the earth as an art piece,” says Rong Bo, the museum’s leading chemist. The next challenge, says Rong, is to find a way to put the colors to the army again. Once that happens, artists can bring Emperor Qin’s army back to life in full color.
39．What is the reading mainly about
A．why the emperor’s clay army was built.
B．the real colors of the terracotta soldiers.
C．what life was like for soldiers under Emperor Qin.
D．why the emperor’s tomb was built.
40．In paragraph 3,what can be put into ___▲___
A．cleaned up B．dug up C．looked over D．fixed up
41．What have scientists recently discovered
A．A museum with many art pieces.
B．A liquid in the tomb that keeps the soldiers’ colors.
C．A place with over a hundred terracotta soldiers.
D．A new tomb for Emperor Qin.
42．Which statement would Rong Bo probably agree with
A．The soldiers should be left the way they were found.
B．Artists should be able to paint the soldiers the colors they want.
C．We should try to repaint the army’s real colors.
D．we should clear up the earth around the army for visitors to see them.
Like detectives, archaeologists use evidence to solve mysteries. Detectives look for clues to solve crimes. Archaeologists look for clues to help them understand how people lived long ago. In fact, the word “archaeology” means “the study of ancient things”. One type of evidence used to learn about the past is pottery.
People have used pottery for thousands of years all over the world. Old pottery is usually found in pieces called “potsherds”. Sometimes potsherds found in the same place can be put back together to recreate the original pot. Even in pieces, old pottery can teach us about the past. When examining pottery, archaeologists consider not only its appearance but what it was made of and how it was made. With this knowledge, they can get information about people’s lives in ancient times. ①
Pottery is made by first adding water to a kind of soil called clay. When wet clay can be formed into shapes. It is then heated. This hardens (使变硬) the clay and allows it to keep its shape. To make clay easier to shape and heat, potters (制陶工) use something called “temper”. Different materials can be used as temper. An archaeologist can tell where a pot came from by the types of clay and temper that were used. Sometimes a pot found in one location might have materials from another place. ②
Some of the earliest pots were made quite simply. A piece of clay was hollowed (掏空) out and shaped into a bowl. It was then heated at a low temperature. The finished pot was rough (粗糙), and often undecorated. This type of pot might be used for cooking.③
Later, coiled pots were made. These were made by first rolling the clay into a long snake shape. The coil was then wound (绕) in circles to form a pot. They were often decorated in different ways. These pots were heated at high temperatures. The higher the temperature, the harder and longer-lasting the pot. Further improvements in pottery-making developed in different times and places. ④
A pot’s shape and decoration can provide clues about the past. Painted pictures might show events from daily life or from ancient stories. Archaeologists know certain shapes and styles that were common in different times and places.
Archaeologists study the differences in types of pottery closely. Because of their work, these daily objects can tell some of the mysteries of the past.
43．Why are detectives and archaeologists mentioned in Paragraph 1
A．To compare the pottery with evidence. B．To show the long history of pottery.
C．To lead to the topic of the passage. D．To catch readers’ attention to archaeology.
44．We can put “This can provide clues about how people traded or travelled.” in Blank ________.
A．① B．② C．③ D．④
45．When is temper added to the clay
A．Before the clay is shaped. B．After the pot is heated.
C．While the pot is being decorated. D．When the clay is hollowed.
46．What is the main idea of this passage
A．People have used pottery for thousands of years all over the world.
B．Pots are decorated with pictures that show events from ancient stories.
C．Ancient pottery can tell about the lives of the people who made and used it.
D．Archaeologists look for clues to solve mysteries in different times and places.
What A flush toilet (抽水马桶) from over 2,000 years ago Is that even possible
Well, according to a research team in China, the answer is yes!
Not long ago, Chinese researchers discovered several broken parts of a 2,400-year-old flush toilet. They believe it might be the world’s oldest flush toilet.
“It is the first and only ancient flush toilet that has been found in China,” said Liu Rui, a researcher. “Everybody on the research team was taken by surprise when we found it, and then we all couldn’t help laughing.”
Described by researchers as a “luxury (奢华的) object”, the toilet is thought to have been placed inside the palace. According to the researchers, this toilet might have been used by Duke Xiao of Qin or his father, Duke Xian of Qin. Liu pointed out that the toilet was probably set indoors and connected to an outdoor hole.
There are many historical records about toilets in ancient China and some ancient toilets have been found. It shows that the ancient Chinese already realised the importance of hygiene (卫生). And to people’s surprise, it seems that there is not too much difference between ancient toilets and the modern ones we see today.
47．How did the researchers feel when they found the ancient toilet
A．Common. B．Bored. C．Quiet. D．Surprised.
48．Which of the following is mentioned in Paragraph 5
A．The toilet was hard to use. B．The toilet was used outdoors.
C．The toilet was a luxury object. D．The toilet was used for hygiene.
49．What does the underlined word “ones” in the last paragraph refer to (指的是)
A．Toilets. B．Objects. C．Palaces. D．Records.
50．In which part of a magazine can we read the text
A．Art. B．History. C．Science. D．Education.
A Dinosaur (恐龙) Prints Discovered A diner eating in a restaurant’s outdoor yard, in Sichuan Province, has discovered dinosaur footprints on the ground. After using a 3D scanner (扫描仪), scientists made sure that the footprints are 100 million years old. They belonged to two dinosaurs with long necks and tails.
B ________ Marley and Bob say they became interested in archaeology (考古学) from studying history at school, going to museums and watching Human Histories! They also go to the Young Archaeologists’ Club and they do digs at archaeological sites (地点) and carefully research their finds. “You never know what you might discover, and it is a fascinating way to uncover old remains on a real dig. It makes me really happy,” says Bob.
C Students Find Ancient Murals A group of student archaeologists have unearthed a 1,000 year-old mural (wall painting). The 30-meter mural shows mysterious scenes, which could reflect what the life was like in ancient Peru. Professor Luis says, “It is the most exciting and important find of recent years.”
D Uncovering the Earliest Highways Scientists are uncovering more secrets about the ancient Maya civilization (文明) with the discovery of 417 cities dating back to 2,000 years ago. The cities were found to be connected by 110 miles of “highways”, which is believed to be the “world’s first-ever system of highways”. The “highways” were wide roadways made in stones.
51．In which section of the newspaper can we read the news
A．TRAVEL. B．HISTORY. C．ART.
52．Which of the following is TRUE according to the four passages above
A．The dinosaur footprints were discovered through a 3D scanner.
B．Marley and Bob studied archaeology in school.
C．Maya people built the world’s earliest highways with stones.
53．Which is the best title for ________
A．Come to Our Club B．Dig and Discover the World C．Find Out Your Hobby
54．What does the underlined word “It” in Passage C refer to
A．The mysterious scene. B．The life in ancient Peru. C．The mural.
55．What’s the common point shared by all the passages above
A．They all say hello to the past.
B．They all report new archaeological finds.
C．They all tell ancestors’ stories.
Mesa Verde National Park, in Colorado, America, has many “cliff dwellings”— places that are built into the cliffs (悬崖) where people once lived. They look almost impossible to get to. Who lived in them, and why did they live there
People lived there about 800 years ago. Americans call them the Ancestral Puebloans (古普韦布洛人的祖先). They grew food on the mesa (平顶山), the flat land on top of the cliffs. They kept animals on the mesa, too. They travelled over the mesa to trade with each other. Why didn’t they build homes on the mesa
One reason was the weather. Winters were getting colder and colder. The mesa was flat and open. There was no protection from the cold winds. Most of the cliff dwellings face south or southwest from the cold north wind. Another reason people did not live on the mesa is that there were more and more people to feed. Homes on the mesa would use land that was needed to grow food. Some people say a third reason was for safety. They say different groups of Ancestral Puebloans were fighting each other. The cliff dwellings were hard to get into, so they kept the people who lived there safe. Other people don’t believe it. They say the groups traded too much to have been fighting. Everyone agrees that these people were the skillful builders, who used every bit of space in the cliffs to make their homes.
56．How does the writer lead in the topic
A．By telling stories. B．By sharing experiences.
C．By asking questions. D．By explaining reasons.
57．What can we know about Mesa Verde National Park
A．It is flat and open. B．Skillful builders built it.
C．It is in one of cliff dwellings. D．Some people used to live there.
58．What does the underlined word “it” refer to
A．Weather. B．Land. C．Safety. D．Trading.
59．Which of the following can best describe the Ancestral Puebloans
A．Hard-working and wise. B．Rich and honest.
C．Warm-hearted but poor. D．Lazy but smart.
Dinosaur (恐龙) Prints Discovered
A diner eating in a restaurant’s outdoor yard, in Sichuan Province, has discovered dinosaur footprints on the ground. After using a 3D scanner (扫描仪), scientists made sure that the footprints are 100 million years old, They belonged to two dinosaurs with long necks and tails.
___________
Marley and Bob say they became interested in archaeology (考古学) from studying history at school, going to museums and watching Human Histories! They also go to the Young Archaeologists’ Club and they do digs at archaeological sites (考古地点) and carefully research their finds. “You never know what you might discover, and it is a fascinating way to uncover old remains on a real dig. It makes me really happy,” says Bob.
Students Find Ancient Mural
A group of student archaeologists have unearthed a 1,000-year-old mural (wall painting). The 30-meter mural shows mysterious scenes, which could reflect what the life was like in ancient Peru. Professor Luis says, “The discovery is the most exciting and important find of recent years.”
60．In which section of the newspaper can we read the news
A．BUSINESS. B．TRAVEL. C．HISTORY.
61．Those dinosaur prints were found ________.
A．through a scanner B．by scientists C．during a meal
62．The best heading for the second piece of news would be ________.
A．Come to Our Club
B．Dig and Discover the World
C．Find Out Your Hobby
63．Professor Luis finds the mural very valuable mainly because ________.
A．it’s connected to ancient society
B．it shows the birth of the mural
C．it’s the world’s earliest wall painting
64．All the news above ________.
A．describes the history events
B．tells ancestors’ stories
C．says hello to the past
One cool morning in 1974, some Chinese farmers set out with their shovels (铁铲) across their shoulders. They were going to work on the well (井) they had been digging. They spoke and laughed pleasantly among themselves as they walked, but when they reached the well, they became more serious. Each man set his shovel into the soil and began to work quietly. Talking took energy away from the difficult task.
After some time, however, one of them cried out. “Look at this!” he shouted.
The others gathered around, intrigued (好奇的).
“What is it ” asked one of the men.
“It is a bit of pottery (陶器),” answered another.
“Why, it looks like a face,” said the first man. “Perhaps it is part of a statue. We had better report this.”
Hearing about what the farmers had found, the government sent a team of archeologists (考古学家) to the well. As they began to explore the place, the archeologists found life-sized clay figures (泥塑). There were soldiers, horses, and more. Finally, over 7,000 clay figures were uncovered.
Those farmers working at the well did not know it, but they had discovered one of the world’s most amazing archeological findings. Who made these fine figures, and why
65．Who first found the pottery
A．The government. B．The archeologists.
C．The farmers. D．The soldiers.
66．What can we know about the discovery from the passage
A．It was a great archeological finding. B．More than 7,000 horses were uncovered.
C．The farmers made these fine figures. D．Archeologists found some finger-sized soldiers.
67．What is the passage most probably going to write about next
A．How amazed the archeologists felt. B．Where the figures were uncovered.
C．What these figures were made for. D．Why these farmers did the digging.
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题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 C D C A B A A C C D
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 D C B D A D B A C A
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B C A B A C E F D D
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 C B A C C B A C B B
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 C C C B A C D C A B
题号 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
答案 B C B C A C D C A C
题号 61 62 63 64 65 66 67
答案 C B A C C A C
1．C 2．D 3．C 4．A 5．B
6．A 7．A 8．C 9．C 10．D
11．D 12．C 13．B 14．D 15．A
16．D 17．B 18．A 19．C
20．A 21．B 22．C 23．A 24．B
25．A 26．C 27．E 28．F 29．D
30．D 31．C 32．B 33．A 34．C
35．C 36．B 37．A 38．C
39．B 40．B 41．C 42．C
43．C 44．B 45．A 46．C
47．D 48．C 49．A 50．B
51．B 52．C 53．B 54．C 55．A
56．C 57．D 58．C 59．A
60．C 61．C 62．B 63．A 64．C
65．C 66．A 67．C
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