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Digging For Treasure - הבנת הנקרא
פסקה 1 : שורות 1-3
DIGGING FOR TREASURE
If you are older than four, digging in the dirt may not sound like a lot of fun. Strangely enough, however, more and more adults are choosing to get their hands dirty by volunteering at archeological excavations anywhere from Tanzania to Thailand.
פסקה 2 : שורות 4-10
The presence of non-professionals at archeological sites is nothing new. In fact, amateur archeologists are responsible for some of the most important discoveries of the last 200 years. But the popularity of the idea, and the quantity of treasures being discovered as a result, have been growing steadily. In response to the rising demand, many travel agencies now provide specialized services for people interested in joining excavations. Business is booming: according to the International Travel Association, the number of European volunteers at digging sites around the world has doubled in the last two years.
פסקה 3 : שורות 11-15
This is good news for archeologists. Richard Gray, director of the US Archeological Research Center, explains, "In an ideal world we would never use untrained people to sift dirt and map the location of ancient civilizations. However, archeologists are always short of funds, so we welcome whatever manpower we can get. Besides, amateurs make up in enthusiasm for what they lack in knowledge."
פסקה 4 : שורות 16-24
Volunteers are often required to put in long hours of hard work in tough conditions, and to settle for rudimentary accommodations and simple meals. But still they come, attracted by the opportunity to travel to an exotic location at low cost or by the dream of making a historic discovery. At the very least, they get to see ancient objects before they make their way to museums. Says Ken Stanford, who has spent several vacations participating in excavations, "Where else could you view long-lost artefacts in their original surroundings? You might even be the first person in 2,000 years to touch them." With such exciting prospects awaiting them, it is likely that even more people will choose to go digging in their spare time.
(Adapted from "Digging for Treasure", Newsweek, June 20, 2005)
שאלה 1
1. According to lines 1-3, what has changed in recent years?
i. Non-professionals can now work at archeological sites.
ii. There are archeological sites in more parts of the world.
iii. More people are choosing to study archeology.
iv. More people want to work at archeological sites.
(8 points)
If you are older than four, digging in the dirt may not sound like a lot of fun. Strangely enough, however, more and more adults are choosing to get their hands dirty by volunteering at archeological excavations anywhere from Tanzania to Thailand.
שאלות 2,3,4
2. Give TWO consequences mentioned in lines 4-10 of the trend that is described in lines 1-3.
(1)................................................................................................................................. .
(2)................................................................................................................................. .
(2x8=16 points)
The presence of non-professionals at archeological sites is nothing new. In fact, amateur archeologists are responsible for some of the most important discoveries of the last 200 years. But the popularity of the idea, and the quantity of treasures being discovered as a result, have been growing steadily. In response to the rising demand, many travel agencies now provide specialized services for people interested in joining excavations. Business is booming: according to the International Travel Association, the number of European volunteers at digging sites around the world has doubled in the last two years.
3. COMPLETE THE SENTENCE ACCORDING TO LINES 11-15.
Richard Gray explains why archeologists.......................................................................... .
(10 points)
This is good news for archeologists. Richard Gray, director of the US Archeological Research Center, explains, "In an ideal world we would never use untrained people to sift dirt and map the location of ancient civilizations. However, archeologists are always short of funds, so we welcome whatever manpower we can get. Besides, amateurs make up in enthusiasm for what they lack in knowledge."
4. The archeologists and the volunteers mentioned in the article have to cope with some difficulties. Name ONE difficulty for each group. (lines 11-24)
For the volunteers: ........................................................................................................... .
For the archeologists: ...................................................................................................... .
(2x6=12 points)
This is good news for archeologists. Richard Gray, director of the US Archeological Research Center, explains, "In an ideal world we would never use untrained people to sift dirt and map the location of ancient civilizations. However, archeologists are always short of funds, so we welcome whatever manpower we can get. Besides, amateurs make up in enthusiasm for what they lack in knowledge."
Volunteers are often required to put in long hours of hard work in tough conditions, and to settle for rudimentary accommodations and simple meals. But still they come, attracted by the opportunity to travel to an exotic location at low cost or by the dream of making a historic discovery. At the very least, they get to see ancient objects before they make their way to museums. Says Ken Stanford, who has spent several vacations participating in excavations, "Where else could you view long-lost artefacts in their original surroundings? You might even be the first person in 2,000 years to touch them." With such exciting prospects awaiting them, it is likely that even more people will choose to go digging in their spare time.
שאלות 5,6
5. Ken Stanford explains why volunteering at excavations is important (- ).
a. for him
b. for museums
c. for archeologists
d. for historians
(8 points)
6. What can we learn from the last paragraph about the trend described in the article?
PUT AN X BY THE TWO CORRECT ANSWERS.
........ i) Where it began.
........ ii) Who started it.
........ iii) The writer's objections to it.
........ iv) The reasons for it.
........ v) Which sites are the most popular.
........ vi) What may happen in the future.
(2x8=16 points)
Volunteers are often required to put in long hours of hard work in tough conditions, and to settle for rudimentary accommodations and simple meals. But still they come, attracted by the opportunity to travel to an exotic location at low cost or by the dream of making a historic discovery. At the very least, they get to see ancient objects before they make their way to museums. Says Ken Stanford, who has spent several vacations participating in excavations, "Where else could you view long-lost artefacts in their original surroundings? You might even be the first person in 2,000 years to touch them." With such exciting prospects awaiting them, it is likely that even more people will choose to go digging in their spare time.
Star Parties הבנת הנשמע
9,10,11 שאלות
9. What does Andrew Ford explain about star parties in his first answer?
PUT A √ BY THE TWO CORRECT ANSWERS.
........ i) How they first began.
........ ii) Why they are called "parties."
........ iii) Which ones are the most popular.
........ iv) Who goes to them.
........ v) How to find out about them.
........ vi) How often they are held.
(2x5=10 points)
10. Give ONE condition for the success of a star party.
ANSWER: ................................................................................................................. .
11. What are we told about the popularity of star parties?
(i) They were most popular in the 18th century.
(ii) They have been popular for 200 years.
(iii) They are very popular today.
(iv) They are popular mainly in England.
12,13 שאלות
12. What are we told about the Messier Marathon? Give ONE answer.
ANSWER: ................................................................................................................. .
13. What does Andrew Ford explain in his last answer?
(i) How he chose his profession.
(ii) How he heard about star parties.
(iii) What kind of equipment he builds.
(iv) What he likes about star parties.