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For centuries, the Giza pyramids have stood as timeless symbols of Egyptian culture. Yet, the question of who built them remained unanswered for years. Recently, archaeologists uncovered an ancient village and a cemetery close to the pyramids. Through studying these sites, they now confirm that ordinary Egyptians, not slaves, foreigners, or even space aliens, were the builders.
It took approximately eighty years to construct the pyramids, with around 20,000—30,000 people involved. These workers had various roles: some dug up the rock, some transported it, and others shaped it into blocks. They also worked in different teams, each with its own name, and these teams often competed to finish tasks more quickly.
A pyramid builder's life was hard. Archaeologists also found many female skeletons in the village and cemetery. Their lives might have been tougher. Men lived to 40—45, while women only to 30—35. However, the workers generally had enough food and received medical care if they fell ill or were injured.
Despite the challenges, the laborers took pride in their work. For instance, on Khufu's Great Pyramid, a group of workers wrote "Friends of Khufu". An Egyptian archaeologist explains, "They were not just building the tomb of their king; they were building Egypt. It was a national project, and everyone was a participant."
(
A. How long female workers lived.
B. Information on the lives of pyramid builders.
C. The benefits of being a male worker.
D. Men's and women's roles in Egyptian society.
(
A. It took over a century to complete.
B. Builders all did the same work.
C. More than 30,000 workers were involved.
D. Builders worked in teams.
(
A. kings
B. archaeologists
C. workers
D. women
(
A. who the pyramid builders were and what they did
B. why Egyptian kings wanted to build pyramids
C. how Khufu's Great Pyramid was constructed
D. what life was like for Egyptian kings
For centuries, the Giza pyramids have stood as timeless symbols of Egyptian culture. Yet, the question of who built them remained unanswered for years. Recently, archaeologists uncovered an ancient village and a cemetery close to the pyramids. Through studying these sites, they now confirm that ordinary Egyptians, not slaves, foreigners, or even space aliens, were the builders.
It took approximately eighty years to construct the pyramids, with around 20,000—30,000 people involved. These workers had various roles: some dug up the rock, some transported it, and others shaped it into blocks. They also worked in different teams, each with its own name, and these teams often competed to finish tasks more quickly.
A pyramid builder's life was hard. Archaeologists also found many female skeletons in the village and cemetery. Their lives might have been tougher. Men lived to 40—45, while women only to 30—35. However, the workers generally had enough food and received medical care if they fell ill or were injured.
Despite the challenges, the laborers took pride in their work. For instance, on Khufu's Great Pyramid, a group of workers wrote "Friends of Khufu". An Egyptian archaeologist explains, "They were not just building the tomb of their king; they were building Egypt. It was a national project, and everyone was a participant."
(
B
)1. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. How long female workers lived.
B. Information on the lives of pyramid builders.
C. The benefits of being a male worker.
D. Men's and women's roles in Egyptian society.
(
D
)2. Which statement about building the pyramids is true?A. It took over a century to complete.
B. Builders all did the same work.
C. More than 30,000 workers were involved.
D. Builders worked in teams.
(
C
)3. The word "laborers" in Paragraph 4 probably means "C
".A. kings
B. archaeologists
C. workers
D. women
(
A
)4. The main purpose of this reading is to describe A
.A. who the pyramid builders were and what they did
B. why Egyptian kings wanted to build pyramids
C. how Khufu's Great Pyramid was constructed
D. what life was like for Egyptian kings
答案
1.B 2.D 3.C 4.A
