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Questions 4-6 reading comprehension answers for the passage about Pompeii
4. According to the passage, which of the following is not true about Pompeii?
- Passage insight:
- Pompeii was covered in ash from Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 CE → True (choice A)
- Offered laundry facility for residents → True (choice B)
- Not fully excavated so as not to damage → True (choice C)
- Tomatoes came later to Europe, not first cultivated in Pompeii → True (choice D is false)
- It underwent efforts to preserve and restore, implying changes over time → likely gradual decline (choice E)
Answer:
D) It had the fields where tomatoes were first cultivated in Europe.
The passage explicitly says tomatoes came to Europe many centuries after Pompeii; so this is not true.
5. According to Steven Ellis, —
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Passage summary for Ellis’ opinion:
- Excavation created unstable cliff edges → landslides & cave-ins → international outcry
- Government imposed ban on new excavations
- Efforts now focus on restoring and shoring up existing areas, involving some excavation of edges
- Archaeologists think no further digging should continue
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Looking at options:
- A) Rubble from volcanic eruption impossible to clear — Passage doesn’t say this.
- B) Launderette & fresco worth excavation cost — Passage does not imply this directly.
- C) Landslides caused by excavations triggered angry reactions globally — Passage says landslides & cave-ins caused outcry → fits.
- D) Government shouldn’t prohibit experts — Opposite to passage, as government banned excavations.
- E) Archaeologists need to dig further — Passage says archaeologists say no further digging.
Answer:
C) landslides caused by excavations in Pompeii triggered angry reactions across the globe.
6. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
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The passage primarily discusses:
- Excavation at Pompeii
- The problems caused by new digs (landslides & cave-ins)
- Government ban on new excavations
- Preservation efforts and partial excavation at edges
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Testing options:
- A) Further Excavation Plans in Pompeii → Not supported; ban on further excavations.
- B) Ancient Roman Architecture → Not the main focus.
- C) The Destruction of Pompeii → The passage focuses on excavation and preservation, not destruction itself.
- D) How Lava Destroyed a City → Lava is not the focus.
- E) What Pompeii Has to Offer → Too broad, not focused on excavation issues.
Answer:
A) Further Excavation Plans in Pompeii is incorrect; because of the ban.
Best fit is: E) What Pompeii Has to Offer — but not perfect.
Since no perfect matches, and since passage focuses heavily on excavation efforts and restrictions, A) Further Excavation Plans in Pompeii could be misleading.
Correct answer: E) What Pompeii Has to Offer — as passage centers on what Pompeii reveals through these excavation efforts.
Summary Table of the Answers
| Question | Correct Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | D | Tomatoes were not first cultivated in Pompeii; they came to Europe centuries later. |
| 5 | C | Excavations caused landslides and cave-ins that triggered worldwide outcry. |
| 6 | E | Passage revolves around Pompeii’s remains and what excavations reveal - “What Pompeii Offers” |
Summary
- Pompeii was buried in ash but not fully excavated, partly to avoid damage.
- Excavations caused landslides causing international concern.
- The government banned new digs; restoration is now the focus.
- The passage title revolves around what Pompeii offers through its archaeological remains and excavations.
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