The temple which the archaeologists explored was used as a place of worship from the fifteenth century B.C. until Roman times. In the most sacred room of the temple, clay fragments of fifteen status were found. Each of these stood for a goddess and had, at one time, been painted. The body of one statue was found among remains dating from the fifteenth century B.C. Its missing head happened to be among remains of the fifth century B.C. This head must have been found in Classical times and carefully kept in good condition. It was very old and precious even then. When the archaeologists reconstructed the fragments, they were amazed to find that the goddess turned out to be a very modern-looking woman. She stood three feet high and her hands rested on her hips. She was wearing a full-length skirt which swept the ground. Despite her great age, she was very graceful indeed, but, so far, the archaeologists have been unable to discover her identity.

1. The city enjoyed a high level of civilization, because __________.

A. some of the houses were built only one story high

B. a great number of fragments were found in the temple

C. the city had been built in clay

D. advanced techniques had been employed in building and decorating

2. Which of the following is true according to the article?

A. An American team found an ancient tower on an lonely island.

B. The statue of a goddess was first discovered by the American team.

C. The goddess was very graceful because she looked very young.

D. The temple the archaeologists found was once used as a worship place.

3. What is the interesting discovery made by the American team?

A. The statue of a goddess.

B. The old temple.

C. The ancient city on the Aegean Island of Kea.

D. The full-length skirt the goddess was wearing.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. An Ancient Prosperous City

B. An Unknown Goddess

C. A Sacred Tower

D. Rescuing the Old Temple

Some time ago, an interesting discovery was made by archaeologists on the Aegean island of Kea. An American team explored a temple which stands in an ancient city on the promontory of Ayia Irini. The city at one time must have been prosperous, for it enjoyed a high level of civilization. Houses were built of stone. They had large rooms with beautifully decorated walls. The city was even equipped with a drainage system, for a great many clay pipes were found under the narrow streets.

The temple which the archaeologists explored was used as a place of worship from the fifteenth century B.C. until Roman times. In the most sacred room of the temple, clay fragments of fifteen status were found. Each of these stood for a goddess and had, at one time, been painted. The body of one statue was found among remains dating from the fifteenth century B.C. Its missing head happened to be among remains of the fifth century B.C. This head must have been found in Classical times and carefully kept in good condition. It was very old and precious even then. When the archaeologists reconstructed the fragments, they were amazed to find that the goddess turned out to be a very modern-looking woman. She stood three feet high and her hands rested on her hips. She was wearing a full-length skirt which swept the ground. Despite her great age, she was very graceful indeed, but, so far, the archaeologists have been unable to discover her identity.

1. The city enjoyed a high level of civilization, because __________.

A. some of the houses were built only one story high

B. a great number of fragments were found in the temple

C. the city had been built in clay

D. advanced techniques had been employed in building and decorating

2. Which of the following is true according to the article?

A. An American team found an ancient tower on an lonely island.

B. The statue of a goddess was first discovered by the American team.

C. The goddess was very graceful because she looked very young.

D. The temple the archaeologists found was once used as a worship place.

3. What is the interesting discovery made by the American team?

A. The statue of a goddess.

B. The old temple.

C. The ancient city on the Aegean Island of Kea.

D. The full-length skirt the goddess was wearing.

4. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. An Ancient Prosperous City

B. An Unknown Goddess

C. A Sacred Tower

D. Rescuing the Old Temple