# Underwater archaeological sites

- 科目：雅思听力真题（Part 4）
- 考频：中频
- 最近考试：2018.4.26/2016.11.5/2013.12.12
- 题目数：10
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## 题目原文

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 In today's lecture, we'll be examining the role of underwater archaeological sites in uncovering details about ancient civilizations that might otherwise have been lost to time. 
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 These sites are particularly significant for studying cultures that left little to no formal records. 
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 A good example is the Maoris of New Zealand, whose history was passed down orally rather than through written documents. In fact, they are frequently recognized as a society that lacked any form of written script. This made physical discoveries all the more important. 
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 What's fascinating is how much we can learn about people's daily routines and social behavior from these remains. The arrangement of objects on board, for instance, can offer clues about the lifestyle of those who sailed centuries ago. 
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 The process of studying these shipwrecks has changed dramatically thanks to advancements in equipment. 
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 Researchers now rely heavily on underwater drones, sonar scanners, and imaging software. Collectively, this modern technology has made excavation more precise and far less invasive. 
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 Now, when we talk about causes of shipwrecks, it's easy to imagine warfare or piracy. But more often than not, the wrecks occurred due to natural forces. 
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 One of the most commonly cited causes is exposure to a violent storm, which ships at the time were not well-equipped to withstand. 
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 Interestingly, the material recovered is sometimes used for more than just academic research. Museums and film producers often collaborate to create immersive exhibitions. 
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 In one recent case, artifacts were used in the making of a historical film gallery that visually narrated life on board a seventeenth century trading vessel. 
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 That said, researchers frequently face barriers in these investigations. In many locations, fragile ecosystems, unpredictable tides, and limited access have severely restricted the amount of research that can be conducted on site. 
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 One particularly compelling case involved a ship that appeared to be equipped for combat. The wreckage included what was believed to be a gun used to defend against pirate raids, a rare find that adds a dramatic dimension to our understanding of maritime risks. 
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 Equally intriguing was the discovery of a navigational map, still partially intact, which outlines a ship's intended course through trade routes active at the time. 
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 These maps not only reveal destinations but also show the maritime knowledge of the era. So why were these voyages made in the first place? Well, much of it came down to profit. Many of these vessels were transporting precious materials, particularly gold, which was in high demand across expanding empires. And finally, it's not unusual for wrecks to yield personal and luxury items. 
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 In several cases, archaeologists have uncovered treasure collections featuring fine jewelry and antique coins, shedding light on both wealth and craftsmanship of the period.

## 题目与答案

### 31. General Information The Maoris are an example of a society that never developed a 31_____ form of communication.

General Information The Maoris are an example of a society that never developed a 31_____ form of communication.

**答案**：script

原文定位：In fact, they are frequently recognized as a society that lacked any form of written script

同义替换：「never developed」↔「lacked」；「communication」↔「written script」

### 32. Discoveries at underwater sites have helped scholars better understand the everyday 32_____ of ancient communities.

Discoveries at underwater sites have helped scholars better understand the everyday 32_____ of ancient communities.

**答案**：routines

原文定位：What's fascinating is how much we can learn about people's daily routines and social behavior from these remains

同义替换：「sites」↔「remains」；「helped scholars better understand」↔「we can learn about」；「everyday」↔「daily」

### 33. Shipwrecks In recent excavations, experts have applied advanced 33_____ to improve the accuracy of findings.

Shipwrecks In recent excavations, experts have applied advanced 33_____ to improve the accuracy of findings.

**答案**：equipment

原文定位：The process of studying these shipwrecks has changed dramatically thanks to advancements in equipment;Researchers now rely heavily on underwater drones, sonar scanners, and imaging software. Collectively, this modern technology has made excavation more precise and far less invasive

同义替换：「experts」↔「researchers」；「advanced」↔「modern」；「improve the accuracy」↔「made more precise」

### 34. One commonly identified cause of many wrecks is damage caused by a 34_____ .

One commonly identified cause of many wrecks is damage caused by a 34_____ .

**答案**：storm

原文定位：One of the most commonly cited causes is exposure to a violent storm, which ships at the time were not well-equipped to withstand

同义替换：「One commonly identified cause」↔「One of the most commonly cited causes」；「wrecks」↔「ships」；「damage caused by」↔「exposure to」

### 35. Learn from it: Some findings have been used to produce a 35_____ gallery to showcase life on board sunken vessels.

Learn from it: Some findings have been used to produce a 35_____ gallery to showcase life on board sunken vessels.

**答案**：film

原文定位：In one recent case, artifacts were used in the making of a historical film gallery that visually narrated life on board a seventeenth century trading vessel

同义替换：「been used to produce」↔「were used in the making of」

### 36. Due to difficult access and preservation issues, the amount of 36_____ conducted was quite restricted.

Due to difficult access and preservation issues, the amount of 36_____ conducted was quite restricted.

**答案**：research

原文定位：In many locations, fragile ecosystems, unpredictable tides, and limited access have severely restricted the amount of research that can be conducted on site

同义替换：「difficult」↔「limited」；「preservation issues」↔「fragile ecosystems」；「quite」↔「severely」

### 37. Examples There was one wreck where the crew used a 37_____ as a defense against pirate attacks.

Examples There was one wreck where the crew used a 37_____ as a defense against pirate attacks.

**答案**：gun

原文定位：The wreckage included what was believed to be a gun used to defend against pirate raids, a rare find that adds a dramatic dimension to our understanding of maritime risks

同义替换：「attacks」↔「raids」

### 38. Among the materials found was a 38_____ that detailed the ship`s intended route.

Among the materials found was a 38_____ that detailed the ship`s intended route.

**答案**：map

原文定位：Equally intriguing was the discovery of a navigational map, still partially intact, which outlines a ship's intended course through trade routes active at the time

同义替换：「detailed」↔「outlines」；「route」↔「course」

### 39. Valuable cargo, especially items like 39_____ , was a major motivation for early explorers.

Valuable cargo, especially items like 39_____ , was a major motivation for early explorers.

**答案**：gold

原文定位：Many of these vessels were transporting precious materials, particularly gold, which was in high demand across expanding empires

同义替换：「Valuable cargo」↔「precious materials」；「especially items like」↔「particularly」

### 40. Various luxury goods were discovered, including jewellery and old 40_____ .

Various luxury goods were discovered, including jewellery and old 40_____ .

**答案**：coins

原文定位：In several cases, archaeologists have uncovered treasure collections featuring fine jewelry and antique coins, shedding light on both wealth and craftsmanship of the period

同义替换：「Various luxury goods」↔「treasure collections」；「discovered」↔「uncovered」；「old」↔「antique」

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