# The people of Abu Hureyra - 科目：雅思听力真题（Part 4） - 考频：中频 - 最近考试：2018.12.14Asia/2013.10.26 - 题目数：10 - 来源页：https://www.yaquan.site/paper/4e681504-b7e0-436a-8fe6-b5f25a87947b（在线机考练习与音频请访问该页面） - 数据更新：2026-10-29 ## 题目原文 00:00:00,320 The investigation of the medieval town of Debra on the western bank of the Nile between the modern villages was deliberately planned to gather a maximum amount of information on the domestic aspects of medieval Nubian life. The objects found and the nature of some of the buildings were more elaborate than had been anticipated. The first tribe in this area dates back 10000 years, although some experts argue it was 15000 years ago. Though further empirical evidence is needed to support these two periods, the site was abandoned and covered with wind-blown sand just north of the student frontier, revealing a cemetery far larger than any previously found in Nubia. Research conducted by members of the expedition from 1972 to 1973 showed that although the tombs had been plundered and burned, the fragments of pottery and optics found were numerous, varied, and of high quality. 00:01:06,000 Paintings dating from the same period were discovered as well. They were found on many temple walls in Nubia, signifying the unification of Upper Egypt, represented by the lotus, with Lower Egypt, represented by the papyrus. 00:01:22,900 Modern physical anthropology goes beyond measuring indicators such as skull size or body weight. 00:01:30,900 It attempts to reconstruct the entire biological structure of a population or a segment of a population. The expedition examined a total of 107 skeletons from children and women. Questions arose. Where were the women buried, and why did some of the children receive the same distinctions as grown men? 00:01:54,480 Several female corpses were found to have unusually large teeth among this period's skeletons. 00:02:01,590 Surprisingly, a large number were found to have lost their teeth at a comparatively early age, 25 to 35. 00:02:10,140 Additionally, archaeologists investigated the fingers and bones of women to find answers to these questions. 00:02:18,160 A large collection of remains, representing 1564 individuals, dating from the beginning to the end of the Christian period, around 1500 AD, was submitted for computer analysis. 00:02:32,180 The age distribution shows that the Nubian population, as a rule, died at an early age. 00:02:40,060 The expedition examined the tomb of an official in the Egyptian administration. We even have a clear enlargement of a photograph of his big toe, with detailed shape and fragments held in the museum. 00:02:54,280 What we discovered was that culturally, there was no single Nubian people. 00:03:02,380 Moreover, the people of Nubia had met diverse environmental circumstances with a wide range of adaptive social responses. 00:03:12,200 Researchers are in pursuit of the Nubian people's homeland, lost to floods, which are most likely the reason that pushed them to the edge. 00:03:21,180 Dental problems were a major concern. Evidently, small stones in the grain were not separated, and therefore the teeth were damaged from making bread from grain without separating them first. 00:03:34,120 A diet of such bread eventually ground the teeth away, exposing their roots to decay. 00:03:41,960 During the harvest, the heavier grain fell back to the threshing floor while the lighter chaff blew away. 00:03:49,500 After collection, the grain was placed on the ground, ready for milling, using a stone shaped like a rolling pin with a curve to match. 00:03:59,520 The grinding surface was rowed back and forth, grinding the grain into flour. 00:04:05,220 On the other hand, normal cavities were rare because of the absence of sugar. 00:04:10,840 Egyptians had no sugar, nor could the average person afford it. Examination of mummies, both young and old, found severely worn teeth. Although Egyptians had specialists for many medical problems ## 题目与答案 ### 31. The People of Abu Hureyra Background ·The tribe lives from 31_____ years ago The People of Abu Hureyra Background ·The tribe lives from 31_____ years ago **答案**：10000 原文定位：The first tribe in this area dates back;10000;years; 同义替换：「lives from」↔「dates back」 ### 32. ·Research time of biggest tombs in Nubia is from 32_____ to 1973. ·Research time of biggest tombs in Nubia is from 32_____ to 1973. **答案**：1972 原文定位：Research conducted by members of the expedition from;1972 to 1973;showed that although the tombs had been plundered and burned;the fragments of pottery and optics found were numerous, varied, and of high quality 同义替换：「biggest」↔「far larger than any previously」 ### 33. ·Painting found on 33_____ indicated unified Egypt. ·Painting found on 33_____ indicated unified Egypt. **答案**：temple walls 原文定位：They were found on many temple walls in Nubia, signifying the unification of Upper Egypt 同义替换：「indicated」↔「signifying」 ### 34. Research on Corpses: ·Research on some bones of 34_____ . Research on Corpses: ·Research on some bones of 34_____ . **答案**：children and women 原文定位：The expedition examined a total of;107;skeletons from children and women 同义替换：「bones」↔「skeletons」；「research on」↔「examined」 ### 35. ·Study of female corpse: teeth, 35_____ . ·Study of female corpse: teeth, 35_____ . **答案**：fingers and bones 原文定位：Additionally, archaeologists investigated the fingers and bones of women to find answers to these questions 同义替换：「study」↔「investigated」；「female」↔「women」 ### 36. ·Picture showed enlarged 36_____ of a Egyptian officer. ·Picture showed enlarged 36_____ of a Egyptian officer. **答案**：big toe 原文定位：We even have a clear enlargement of a photograph of his big toe 同义替换：「picture showed」↔「enlargement of a photograph」；「officer」↔「administration」 ### 37. ·Researchers are finding Nubian 37_____ affected by floods. ·Researchers are finding Nubian 37_____ affected by floods. **答案**：people's homeland 原文定位：Researchers are in pursuit of the Nubian people's homeland, lost to floods 同义替换：「finding」↔「in pursuit of」；「affected by」↔「lost to」 ### 38. Teeth and food: The reason why teeth were abrading is that grain didn`t remove out 38_____ . Teeth and food: The reason why teeth were abrading is that grain didn`t remove out 38_____ . **答案**：small stones 原文定位：Evidently, small stones in the grain were not separated, and therefore the teeth were damaged 同义替换：「didn’t remove out」↔「were not separated」；「abrading」↔「damaged」 ### 39. During harvest, grain was put on the 39_____ for milling. During harvest, grain was put on the 39_____ for milling. **答案**：ground 原文定位：After collection, the grain was placed on the ground, ready for milling 同义替换：「put」↔「placed」 ### 40. Because their food didn`t have 40_____ Egyptians did not have normal teeth decay. Because their food didn`t have 40_____ Egyptians did not have normal teeth decay. **答案**：sugar 原文定位：normal cavities were rare because of the absence of sugar;Egyptians had no sugar 同义替换：「did not have」↔「absence」；「decay」↔「cavities」 --- 以上内容由鸭圈雅思真题库（www.yaquan.site）提供，收录近期雅思考试真题回忆，支持在线机考模式免费练习。