Early humans hunted animals and gathered wild plants. They moved in groups or tribes form place to place in search of good. Then, people learned to plant seeds and grow crops. As hunters, people did not need a way to measure time. As farmers, however, they had to plant crops in time to harvest them before winter. They had to know when the seasons would change. So, they developed calendars.

　　No one knows when the first calendar was developed. But it seems possible that it was based on moons, or lunar months.

　　41. The underlined word “unfailing” (in para.2) is closest in meaning to “_______”.

　　A. reliable

　　B. everlasting

　　C. limited

　　D. changing

　　42. Which of the following is NOT the method early people used to tell time?

　　A. Sun position

　　B. Sun lightness C. Moon shape D. Planting crops

　　43. Why did people invent the first calendar to measure time?

　　A. Because early humans hunted animals and gathered wild plants.

　　B. Because early farmers had to grow and harvest crops in time.

　　C. Because early people had to search for food in groups.

　　D. Because early humans moved in groups or tribes from place to place.

　　44. Which of the following is TRUE?

　　A. Why early people developed calendars is not clear

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