New Module E Practice

Amature Archeologists PARAGRAPH IIf you are older than four, digging in the dirt may not sound like a lot of fun. Strangely enough, however, more and more adults are choosing to get their hands dirty by volunteering at archeological excavations anywhere from Tanzania to Thailand.PARAGRAPH IIThe presence of non-professionals at archeological sites is nothing new. In fact, amateur archeologists are responsible for some of the most important discoveries of the last 200 years. But the popularity of the idea, and the quantity of treasures being discovered as a result, have been growing steadily. In response to the rising demand, many travel agencies now provide specialized services for people interested in joining excavations. Business is booming: according to the International Travel Association, the number of European volunteers at digging sites around the world has doubled in the last two years.PARAGRPA IIIThis is good news for archeologists. Richard Gray, director of the US Archeological Research Center, explains, "In an ideal world we would never use untrained people to sift dirt and map the location of ancient civilizations. However, archeologists are always short of funds, so we welcome whatever manpower we can get. Besides, amateurs make up in enthusiasm for what they lack in knowledge."PARAGRAPH IVVolunteers are often required to put in long hours of hard work in tough conditions, and to settle for rudimentary accommodations and simple meals. But still they come, attracted by the opportunity to travel to an exotic location at low cost or by the dream of making a historic discovery. At the very least, they get to see ancient objects before they make their way to museums. Says Ken Stanford, who has spent several vacations participating in excavations, "Where else could you view long-lost artefacts in their original surroundings? You might even be the first person in 2,000 years to touch them." With such exciting prospects awaiting them, it is likely that even more people will choose to go digging in their spare time. 1. According to PARAGRAPH I, what has changed in recent years? Non-professionals can now work at archeological sites. There are archeological sites in more parts of the world. More people are choosing to study archeology. More people want to work at archeological sites. 2. Give TWO consequences mentioned in PARAGRAPH II of the trend that is described in PARAGRAPH I (1) More treasures are being discovered / The quality of treasures being discovered has been growing.(2) Many travel agencies are providing (provide) specialized services for people interseted in joining excavation. / Travel agencies' business are blooming. 3. COMPLETE THE SENTENCE ACCORDING TO PARAGRAPH III. Richard Gray explains why archeologists use / welcome untraind people / amature archiologists / whatever manpower they can get / are happy about the new trend. 4. The archeologists and the volunteers mentioned in the article have to cope with some difficulties. Name ONE difficulty for each group. (PARAGRAPHS III AND IV) (1) FOR THE VOLUNTEERS: long hours / (of) hard work / though conditiond / rudimentary accomodations / simple meals / They are untrained / they lack knowledge.(2) FOR THE ARCHEOLOGISTS: They are short of funds / lack funds. 5. Ken Stanford explains why volunteering at excavations is important (—). for him for museums for historians for archeologists 6. What can we learn from the last paragraph about the trend described in the article? CHOOSE TWO CORRECT ANSWERS. Where it began. Who started it. The writer's objections to it. The reasons for it. Which sites are the most popular. What may happen in the future. 7. Write the number of the word next to the correct deffinition: 1. limited2. outstanding3. interaction4. salary5. editor6. service6 a helpful act1 restricted2 unpaid 8. Write the number of the word next to the correct deffinition: 1. decade2. reason3. significant4. inside5. so-called6. in that case3 meaningful, important6 for s pecific situation1 a group or set of 10 9. Write the number of the word next to the correct deffinition: 1. intelligence2. run3. treatment4. satisfy5. research6. destruction5 studious inquiry or examination3 conduct or behavior towards another2 to continue in force, operation, or production 10. Write the number of the word next to the correct deffinition: 1. in actual fact2. keep3. focus4. spectacular5. emphasis6. sooner or later5 force or intensity of expression that gives importance1 in reality4 extravagant, flamboyant 11. Write the number of the word next to the correct deffinition: 1. similarity2. rule3. society4. flood5. name6. claim responsibility4 a rising and overflowing of a body of water6 take charge2 a guide for conduct or action 12. Write the number of the word next to the correct deffinition: 1. jam2. present3. schedule4. accept responsibility5. occasional6. exist6 to have real being whether material or spiritual4 own up to your accountability3 time table 13. Write the number of the word next to the correct deffinition: 1. declare2. summary3. brilliant4. enjoyable5. take into account6. role4 delightful1 announce6 job, position 14. Write the number of the word next to the correct deffinition: 1. economical2. get wrong3. participate4. request5. block6. prevent5 obstacle2 fail to understand4 ask for 15. Write the number of the word next to the correct deffinition: 1. retire2. native3. in connection with4. focus upon5. expected6. mean2 belonging to a particular place by birth6 cruel3 for reasons that relate 16. Write the number of the word next to the correct deffinition: 1. guidance2. expedition3. challenge4. addition5. record6. out of date3 an invitation to enter into a fight or other contest of skill5 a written account or other collection of information1 advice