Cambridge 17 Test 2

What does the underlined verb mean?

"In late 1946 or early 1947, three Bedouin teenagers were tending their goats and sheep near the ancient settlement of Qumran."

• to take care of or look after
• to feed or nourish
• to chase away or scare off
• to ignore or neglect

What does the underlined phrases mean?

"One of these young shepherds tossed a rock into an opening on the side of a cliff and was surprised to hear a shattering sound."

• The shepherd found a treasure in the cliff.
• The shepherd threw a rock into a cliff opening and heard something break.
• The shepherd climbed the cliff to retrieve the rock.
• The shepherd threw a rock into a river and heard a splash.

What does 'toss something' mean?

• To drop something on the ground.
• To cook something thoroughly.
• To pass something to someone carefully.
• To throw or fling something casually.

What does the underlined word mean?

"He and his companions later entered the cave and stumbled across a collection of large clay jars, seven of which contained scrolls with writing on them."

• strangers
• friends or associates
• enemies
• travelers

What does the underlined word mean?

"He and his companions later entered the cave and stumbled across a collection of large clay jars, seven of which contained scrolls with writing on them."

• tripped over
• found by chance
• ignored completely
• deliberately searched for

What does the underlined word mean?

"He and his companions later entered the cave and stumbled across a collection of large clay jars, seven of which contained scrolls with writing on them."

• musical instruments
• decorative pottery
• ancient maps
• rolled-up pieces of writing material

What does the underlined phrase mean?

"The teenagers took the seven scrolls to a nearby town where they were sold for a small sum to a local antiquities dealer."

• a large amount of money
• a significant profit
• a low amount of money
• a valuable artifact

What does the underlined phrase mean?

"The teenagers took the seven scrolls to a nearby town where they were sold for a small sum to a local antiquities dealer."

• A local historian who writes about ancient cultures.
• A shopkeeper selling modern furniture.
• A person who buys and sells ancient artifacts or historical items.
• A person who collects stamps and coins.

What does the underlined phrase mean?

"Word of the find spread, and Bedouins and archaeologists eventually unearthed tens of thousands of additional scroll fragments from 10 nearby caves; together they make up between 800 and 900 manuscripts."

• A specific archaeological site
• A type of ancient manuscript
• The news about the discovery of the scrolls.
• A group of Bedouin tribesmen

What do the underlined words mean?

"Word of the find spread, and Bedouins and archaeologists eventually unearthed tens of thousands of additional scroll fragments from 10 nearby caves; together they make up between 800 and 900 manuscripts."

• Unearthed means discovered; manuscripts refer to written documents.
• Unearthed means buried; manuscripts refer to ancient artifacts.
• Unearthed means lost; manuscripts refer to oral traditions.
• Unearthed means ignored; manuscripts refer to digital files.