# Archaeological use of metal detectors（机经听写） - 科目：雅思听力真题（Part 4） - 考频：中频 - 最近考试：2012.1.7 - 题目数：10 - 来源页：https://www.yaquan.site/paper/4ec36456-dbbf-4768-b5ca-a3b6249718a8（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 00:00:00,060 First of all, I'd like us to look at the conflicts of interest between archaeologists and detectorists. A recent survey concluded that museums were hearing about only a fraction of the hundreds of thousands of artifacts recovered by detectorists each year. When artifacts are removed by these people, essential information about an archaeological site is lost. 00:00:25,600 Such information or the context of a find is of vital importance. We have to know the exact location of a find, and it must be carefully recorded. Then we also need to look carefully at the soil it's lying in. But of course, an object on its own may still tell us quite a lot. Using scientific techniques, we may find evidence about its manufacture. The form and design might also tell us about its function, and techniques may also allow us to work out the age of an artifact. Since metal detecting can be less scientific as such, some archaeologists have opposed it, while others have argued for its contributions. In areas where archaeologists have been constructive, detectorists are much more confident in reporting their finds. They are now cooperating closely with the authorities for site protection, and the technology itself is beginning to tell us more about history. Detectorists have recovered a range of metal objects, such as weapons, but their most significant find is coins. Recent archaeological finds have revealed more about the vast impact of farming on the landscape. It has given us an indication of the extent of loss of archaeological remains as a result of the use of machines. Increasing evidence also indicates that many artifacts are being severely damaged by the action of chemicals used on cultivated earth. No finding has any value unless it is reported and accurately recorded. In the UK, regulation varies. In Scotland, all finders are required to report everything that they find. More recently, the law in Northern Ireland has been tightened up and any search for archaeological objects requires a license. ## 题目与答案 ### 31. Survey conclusions ·31_____ are less informed Survey conclusions ·31_____ are less informed **答案**：museums 原文定位：A recent survey concluded that museums were hearing about only a fraction of the hundreds of thousands of artifacts recovered by detectorists each year 同义替换：「less informed」↔「hearing about only a fraction」；「conclusions」↔「concluded」 ### 32. Understanding the context of a find involves: ·knowing the precise 32_____ of the object Understanding the context of a find involves: ·knowing the precise 32_____ of the object **答案**：location 原文定位：We have to know the exact location of a find 同义替换：「precise」↔「exact」 ### 33. ·examining the 33_____ where the object is found ·examining the 33_____ where the object is found **答案**：soil 原文定位：Then we also need to look carefully at the soil it's lying in 同义替换：「examining」↔「look carefully at」；「found」↔「lying in」 ### 34. Scientific techniques can identify: ·the function of the object ·the 34_____ of the object Scientific techniques can identify: ·the function of the object ·the 34_____ of the object **答案**：age 原文定位：Techniques may also allow us to work out the age of an artifact 同义替换：「object」↔「artifact」；「identify」↔「work out」 ### 35. How detectorists contribute: Detectorists can work with the 35_____ to protect sites. How detectorists contribute: Detectorists can work with the 35_____ to protect sites. **答案**：authorities 原文定位：They are now cooperating closely with the authorities for site protection 同义替换：「work with」↔「cooperating closely with」 ### 36. Working together has resulted in: ·more finds being reported,e.g.weapons and 36_____ Working together has resulted in: ·more finds being reported,e.g.weapons and 36_____ **答案**：coins 原文定位：Detectorists have recovered a range of metal objects, such as weapons, but their most significant find is coins 同义替换：「finds」↔「recovered」 ### 37. Detecting has provided evidence of damage done by farming due to: ·use of 37_____ Detecting has provided evidence of damage done by farming due to: ·use of 37_____ **答案**：machines 原文定位：It has given us an indication of the extent of loss of archaeological remains as a result of the use of machines 同义替换：「damage done by farming」↔「loss of archaeological remains」 ### 38. ·use of 38_____ ·use of 38_____ **答案**：chemicals 原文定位：Increasing evidence also indicates that many artifacts are being severely damaged by the action of chemicals used on cultivated earth 同义替换：「done by farming」↔「the action of chemicals」 ### 39. Reporting and recording Laws in UK vary: ·39_____ that is found must be reported in Scotland Reporting and recording Laws in UK vary: ·39_____ that is found must be reported in Scotland **答案**：everything 原文定位：In Scotland, all finders are required to report everything that they find 同义替换：「must be」↔「are required to」 ### 40. ·Northern Ireland-a 40_____ is needed by detectorists ·Northern Ireland-a 40_____ is needed by detectorists **答案**：licence 原文定位：the law in Northern Ireland has been tightened up and any search for archaeological objects requires a license 同义替换：「needed」↔「requires」；「detectorists」↔「people who search for objects」 --- 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。