Question

Archaeologists 0 [A] that a perfectly preserved 5,500-year-old shoe has been discovered in a cave in Armenia in south-west Asia. It is 1 to be the oldest leather shoe ever found. The shoe was made of a single piece of leather, stitched at the front and back, and was shaped to fit the wearer�s foot. It had been 2 with grasses, either for warmth or to make sure it kept its shape. �The shoe is relatively small but we can�t say for 3 whether it was worn by a man or a woman,� says Dr Ron Pinhasi, an archaeologist on the research 4 'We thought at first that it was about 600-700 years old because it was in such good shape.' Shoes of this type from later periods have turned 5 in archaeological excavations in various places in Europe, and shoes of a very similar design were still being used on the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland as 6 as the 1950s. It�s 7 a style which 8 popular for thousands of years. 0: (A) report (B) describe (C) inform (D) tell 1: (A) accepted (B) regarded (C) assessed (D) believed 2: (A) stuffed (B) loaded (C) pushed (D) blocked 3: (A) clear (B) specific (C) true (D) certain 4: (A) class (B) force (C) team (D) compan 5: (A) over (B) into (C) up (D) about 6: (A) recently (B) lately (C) presently (D) immediately 7: (A) correctly (B) exactly (C) precisely (D) obviously 8: (A) held (B) stood (C) remained (D) lasted

Answer 1

1 d 
2 a
3 d
4 c
5 c
6 a
7 b
8 c

Answer 2

Archaeologists discover a 5,500-year-old shoe in Armenia

Archaeologists have recently discovered a perfectly preserved 5,500-year-old shoe in a cave in Armenia, located in southwest Asia. This shoe is believed to be the oldest leather shoe ever found. The shoe was made from a single piece of leather and was stitched at the front and back. It was shaped to fit the wearer's foot and had been stuffed with grasses, possibly for warmth or to maintain its shape [[1]].

Uncertainty about the wearer's gender

The shoe is relatively small, but archaeologists cannot determine with certainty whether it was worn by a man or a woman. According to Dr. Ron Pinhasi, an archaeologist involved in the research, the size of the shoe does not provide conclusive evidence about the gender of the wearer [[1]].

Initial confusion about the shoe's age

Initially, the researchers thought that the shoe was about 600-700 years old due to its excellent condition. However, further analysis revealed its true age, making it the oldest leather shoe ever discovered. Similar shoes from later periods have been found in various parts of Europe, and shoes with a similar design were still in use on the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland until the 1950s [[1]].

Long-lasting popularity of the shoe's design

The shoe's design has been popular for thousands of years. Shoes of this type have been found in archaeological excavations in Europe, and a very similar design was still being used on the Aran Islands until relatively recently. This demonstrates the enduring appeal and functionality of this style of shoe [[1]].

Now, let's answer the multiple-choice questions:

1. The archaeologists reported that a perfectly preserved 5,500-year-old shoe has been discovered in a cave in Armenia in southwest Asia. (A) report [[1]]. 2. The shoe had been stuffed with grasses, either for warmth or to make sure it kept its shape. (A) stuffed [[1]]. 3. The archaeologists cannot say for certain whether the shoe was worn by a man or a woman. (D) certain [[1]]. 4. Dr. Ron Pinhasi is an archaeologist on the research team. (C) team [[1]]. 5. Shoes of a very similar design have been found in archaeological excavations in various places in Europe. (A) over [[1]]. 6. Shoes of a very similar design were still being used on the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland as late as the 1950s. (B) as late as [[1]]. 7. The shoe's age has been determined exactly. (B) exactly [[1]]. 8. The shoe's design has been popular for thousands of years. (D) lasted [[1]].