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Homework Task 1A
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NAME: ___Rogelio SILLO SILLO

Part 1 (Up to 70 points)

A
Read the article on the next page and decide whether each sentence below is a Fact (F) or an
-Opinion (O). Write an X under the correct column bellow. (40pts).

F O
1- “However, archaeological research involves much more than that- X
some using methods that don´t even require scientists to venture into
the field”

2- “It is believed that researchers might spend months, sometimes years, X

combing through historical archives for things like maps, newspapers,
tax records, diaries, letters, sacred texts, and books”

3- “Archaeologists have gained insight into fate of the once-flourishing X

Maya through interviewers with modern Mayan people”

4- “Researchers speculate that the existence of stone walls, stone X

artifacts, pottery fragments, garbage or storage pits, or visible
changes in the soil may be also part of this token of previous life”

5- “Excavations are expensive and time-consuming” X

6- “The study of rock layers, can determine the age of soil and artifacts X
to help us understand the order in which events occurred”

7- ”Researchers think radiocarbon dating is the most accurate method so X

far.”

8- .”Artifacts provide an astonishingly and unique clear window into the X

lives of a past culture”

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B
- Archaeological Methods and Techniques
When it comes to the field of archaeology, many of us have an image of a scientist working on an
ancient site, surrounded by sand, dust, and bones. However, archaeological research involves much
more than that- some using methods that don´t even require scientists to venture into the field.

Archival research: If the project involves a site that is known to have been inhabited during historical
rather than pre-historic times, this means there might be some written records from that period
which could help in providing vital information and context. Therefore it is believed that researchers
might spend months, sometimes years, combing through historical archives for things like maps,
newspapers, tax records, diaries, letters, sacred texts, and books.

Oral history: Archeologists can also gather information via oral history. This focuses on information
that is not written but passed down from word of mouth, such as family or tribal stories, songs,
dances, and the passing on of traditions to the next generation. For example, archaeologists have
gained insight into fate of the once-flourishing Maya through interviewers with modern Mayan
people.

Surface surveys: Once a potential site is located, the area is surveyed to find evidence of a site´s
existence before the investigation gets underway. One such survey is the surface survey. This is a
systematic examination of the land where archaeologists look for any evidence of past human
activity. Some researchers assume that the existence of stone walls, stone artifacts, pottery
fragments, garbage or storage pits, or visible changes in the soil can be also part of this token of
previous life.

Recovering data: After a site is excavated, it is gone forever. Therefore only a small portion is
excavated to keep the majority of the site intact. Before any digging begins, a grid of the entire site is
created, that records exactly where each feature and artifact is located. Excavations are expensive
and time-consuming. For these reasons archaeologists only excavate sites when they are threatened
by development (for example, by construction), or when they will likely reveal new information
about culture.

Tools: An indispensable tool for an archaeologist is a trowel, a small, flat hand tool. A trowel is used
to remove thin layers of dirt as a site is excavated. As researchers think there are many others tools
needed to uncover, measure, and analyze artifacts. Some could are high-tech, like an electron
microscope, but others could also be found around the house, such as toothbrushes, tape measures,
brooms, and dustpans.

Determining age: Various techniques can be used to find out how old something is. Stratigraphy, the
study of rock layers, can determine the age of soil and artifacts to help us understand the order in
which events occurred. Dating by studying tree rings is also possible. Scientists have built up
sequences of rings from tree trunks that extend back hundreds and even thousands of years. The
most widely used method for dating objects made of organic matter is radiocarbon dating.
Researchers think it is the most accurate method so far.

Artifact analysis: Artifacts tell us key details about the lives of the people who used them. In the
lab, all artifacts are cleaned, organized, sorted, and stored. Archaeologists try to determine exactly
who made them, for what purpose, from what material, and whether they were made locally or
traded. Researchers believe that artifacts provide an astonishingly and unique window into the lives
of a past culture.

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Now, scan the text and figure out the meaning from context. Choose the correct answer
from the following alternatives. Write the correct letter in the box provided below. (30pts)

1) records

a) memorial b) documents c) Judicial report

2) combing through

a) inspecting thoroughly b) looking at c) brushing

3) token

a) symbol b) signal c) evidence

4) it is gone

a) lost b) hidden c) stolen

5) sorted

a) classified b) grouped c) destroyed

6) astonishingly

a) enormously b) surprisingly c) unbelievable

Questio Answer
n
1 B
2 A
3 C
4 A
5 A
6 B

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Part 2 (Up to 30 points)

Use a word with the root Ob- / Op- and fill in the blanks. The answer must be a synonym of the
word given in parenthesis. Write your answers in the table provided and add the correct part of
speech in the sentence for each of your answers (3 points each correct answer)

1. Until now, the origin of some languages remain_______________. (mysterious)

2. Make sure you know your rights and obligations before you sign. (duties)
3. I used to hear the ___________________whine of the motorcycle from my bedroom.
(unpleasant)
4. You always ____________ every suggestion I make. (resist)
5. They are removing trees and other _____________ from the path. (obstacles)
6. I asked our financial advisor to send us a narrative summary of our finances to ___________ a
trip to his office. (save)
7. A person who is ____________________thinks he/she is always right. (stubborn)
8. His _____________ is to determine how much the business will cost to operate.(aim)
9. She ____________________declined his offer due to its impracticality. (apparently)
10. Some countries in Africa are ruled by ___________________ regimes. (tyrannical)

Questio Answer Part of speech

n
1 obscure adjective
2 obligations noun
3 obnoxious adjective
4 oppose verb
5 obstructions noun
6 obviate verb
7 obstinate adjective
obdurate adjetive
8 objective noun
9 obviously adverb
10 oppressive adjective

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