But experts don't know exactly what the writing says. Finding other examples of Olmec writing could help decipher_the_puzzle.
“We could have whole sets of ancient writing which will basically make ancient people speak to us directly,” says Houston. “There are many puzzles to be solved, and this is just one of them.”
文章大意: 前不久专家在墨西哥发现了刻在石块上的一种古老的文字,可能是一个叫Olmec的古老民族遗留下来的。但是由于样本太少,目前还无法识别文字表示的内容。
5.According to the passage, what items do scientists often use to learn more about the past?
A. Clothing and jewelry.
B. Books and stones.
C. Knives and chairs.
D. Items ancient people left.
答案:D 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可得知,过去遗留下来的东西可以作为借鉴。
6.What is important about the stone block mentioned in the passage?
A.It proves that people lived in this part of the world more than 3 000 years ago.
B.It allows scientists to translate the ancient language used in this area.
C.It is evidence of the oldest form of writing ever found in America.
D.It shows the people of the area have a written language.
答案:C 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可得知,这是在美洲发现的最早的文字。
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