Daily Reading B1 level - Day 3 - History - Underground Artifacts

Daily Reading B1 level - Day 3 - History - Underground Artifacts

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Underground Artifacts

Cổ vật dưới lòng đất

Imagine seeing ancient treasures on your way to work or school. Greece’s second-largest city, Thessaloniki, has made that a reality. The city has opened a new subway system that showcases ancient artifacts dug up during its construction.

Hãy tưởng tượng bạn nhìn thấy kho báu cổ xưa trên đường đi làm hoặc đi học. Thành phố lớn thứ hai của Hy Lạp, Thessaloniki, đã biến điều đó thành hiện thực. Thành phố đã mở một hệ thống tàu điện ngầm mới trưng bày các hiện vật cổ được đào lên trong quá trình xây dựng.

The subway opened on November 30. It has been under construction since 2003. As workers tunneled through the city, they found more than 300,000 artifacts spanning many centuries. Pieces are now on display along the underground network of 13 stations.

 

Tuyến tàu điện ngầm này được mở cửa vào ngày 30 tháng 11. Tuyến tàu này đã được xây dựng từ năm 2003. Khi công nhân đào hầm xuyên qua thành phố, họ đã tìm thấy hơn 300.000 hiện vật trải dài qua nhiều thế kỷ. Các hiện vật hiện đang được trưng bày dọc theo mạng lưới tàu điện ngầm gồm 13 nhà ga.

 

Christos Staikouras is the transport and infrastructure minister of Greece. He told reporters that the project “offers a remarkable blend of the ancient and modern, integrating archaeological heritage with metro infrastructure.”

 

 

Christos Staikouras là bộ trưởng giao thông và cơ sở hạ tầng của Hy Lạp. Ông nói với các phóng viên rằng dự án "mang đến sự kết hợp đáng chú ý giữa cổ đại và hiện đại, tích hợp di sản khảo cổ học với cơ sở hạ tầng tàu điện ngầm".


 

 

Vocabulary List

  1. Artifact (n) /ˈɑːr.tɪ.fækt/: A historical object made by humans, often of cultural or archaeological interest.

    • Vietnamese: Cổ vật
    • Example: The museum features ancient artifacts from Egypt.
  2. Imagine (v) /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪn/: To form a mental picture or idea of something.

    • Vietnamese: Tưởng tượng
    • Example: Can you imagine what life was like in ancient times?
  3. Ancient treasure (n) /ˈeɪn.ʃənt ˈtreʒ.ər/: Valuable items from a long time ago, often discovered in historical contexts.

    • Vietnamese: Kho báu cổ
    • Example: The team uncovered ancient treasures during the excavation.
  4. Reality (n) /riˈæl.ə.ti/: The state of things as they actually exist.

    • Vietnamese: Hiện thực
    • Example: The artifacts bring the reality of ancient civilizations to life.
  5. Subway (n) /ˈsʌb.weɪ/: An underground train system in a city.

    • Vietnamese: Tàu điện ngầm
    • Example: The subway system connects the entire city.
  6. Metro (n) /ˈmet.roʊ/: Another term for an urban underground train system.

    • Vietnamese: Tàu điện ngầm
    • Example: The metro in Paris is known for its efficiency.
  7. Underground (n) /ˌʌn.dəˈɡraʊnd/: A railway system that operates below the earth's surface.

    • Vietnamese: Tàu điện ngầm
    • Example: The London Underground is the world’s oldest subway system.
  8. Underground (adv) /ˌʌn.dəˈɡraʊnd/: Beneath the surface of the ground.

    • Vietnamese: Dưới lòng đất
    • Example: The artifacts were found buried underground.
  9. System (n) /ˈsɪs.təm/: A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.

    • Vietnamese: Hệ thống
    • Example: The metro system is an essential part of urban life.
  10. Showcase (v) /ˈʃoʊ.keɪs/: To display something in a way that attracts attention.

    • Vietnamese: Trưng bày
    • Example: The museum showcases artifacts from around the world.
  11. Be dug up (v phrase) /bi dʌɡ ʌp/: To be excavated from the ground.

    • Vietnamese: Được đào lên
    • Example: Many artifacts were dug up during the construction of the subway.
  12. Tunnel (v) /ˈtʌn.əl/: To create a passageway under the ground.

    • Vietnamese: Đào hầm
    • Example: Workers tunneled through the rock to extend the metro.
  13. Spanning many centuries (v phrase) /ˈspæn.ɪŋ ˈmæn.i ˈsen.tʃər.iz/: Extending over hundreds of years.

    • Vietnamese: Kéo dài qua nhiều thế kỷ
    • Example: The artifacts span many centuries of history.
  14. Pieces (n) /piː.sɪz/: Synonym to artifacts, referring to items or objects.

    • Vietnamese: Mảnh, đồ vật
    • Example: The archaeologists discovered several pieces from the ancient site.
  15. Be on display (v phrase) /bi ɒn dɪˈspleɪ/: To be shown publicly for people to see.

    • Vietnamese: Được trưng bày
    • Example: The treasures are currently on display at the city museum.
  16. Underground network (n) /ˌʌn.dəˈɡraʊnd ˈnet.wɜːk/: A connected system of underground trains or tunnels.

    • Vietnamese: Mạng lưới tàu điện ngầm
    • Example: The underground network is vital for city transportation.
  17. Station (n) /ˈsteɪ.ʃən/: A place where trains stop to pick up or drop off passengers.

    • Vietnamese: Nhà ga
    • Example: The station is located near the city center.

 

 

REVIEW VOCABULARY

 

1. Completion Task

Complete the sentences with the correct word or phrase from the list below.

Word Bank: artifact, imagine, ancient treasure, reality, subway, metro, underground (n), underground (adv), system, showcase, dug up, tunnel, spanning many centuries, pieces, on display, underground network, station

  1. The gold coins discovered by the archaeologists are considered an invaluable _______.
  2. Can you _______ what life was like during the ancient Roman Empire?
  3. The museum’s newest exhibit features _______ that date back to the Middle Ages.
  4. The _______ in Tokyo is one of the busiest in the world.
  5. Workers _______ a pathway through the mountain to create a railway line.
  6. These paintings have been _______ for the public to admire.
  7. The artifacts were _______ in the construction site including pottery and tools.
  8. The interconnected _______ allows passengers to travel efficiently in the city.
  9. The glass case was designed to _______ the artifacts in a modern style.
  10. The history of these artifacts is _______.

2. Word Form Task

Write the correct form of the word in parentheses to complete each sentence.

  1. The _______ (artifact) recovered from the site have been sent to the museum.
  2. The artist’s _______ (imagine) led to the creation of this masterpiece.
  3. The _______ (tunnel) project took years to complete.
  4. The new exhibit _______ (showcase) the beauty of the artifacts.
  5. He has _______ (dig) up several ancient treasures from his garden.

3. Synonym Matching Task

Match the words on the left with their synonyms on the right.

Word Synonym
Spanning many centuries Fragments
Be on display Bore
Artifact Exhibit
Pieces Subway
Showcase Item
Tunnel (v) Be exhibited
Reality Actuality
Underground (n) Covering centuries

4. Gap-Filling Task (Paragraph Format)

Use the words in the box to complete the paragraph.

Word Bank: ancient treasure, station, subway, underground, pieces, spanning many centuries

The newly discovered _______ includes artifacts from different time periods, _______ of history. The objects, including pottery and tools, were found beneath the _______ system during the excavation of a new _______. Archaeologists were amazed by the number of _______ that were uncovered. This discovery highlights the rich history hidden in the _______ layers of the earth.


5. Multiple-Choice Task

Choose the correct answer for each question.

  1. Which word refers to a historical object made by humans?
    a) Reality
    b) Artifact
    c) System
    d) Station

  2. What does the word "tunnel" mean?
    a) To bury an object underground
    b) To create a passageway under the ground
    c) To remove an artifact
    d) To display something

  3. What term refers to a connected set of underground trains?
    a) Artifact
    b) Subway
    c) Underground network
    d) Pieces

  4. What does "be on display" mean?
    a) To be shown publicly
    b) To be hidden away
    c) To be stored underground
    d) To be transported by train

  5. Which phrase refers to something extending over hundreds of years?
    a) Spanning many centuries
    b) Be dug up
    c) Ancient treasure
    d) Be on display


 

 

 

 

 

Answer Keys

1. Completion Task

  1. ancient treasure
  2. imagine
  3. pieces
  4. subway
  5. tunneled
  6. on display
  7. dug up
  8. system
  9. showcase
  10. spanning many centuries

2. Word Form Task

  1. artifacts
  2. imagination
  3. tunneling
  4. showcases
  5. dug

3. Synonym Matching Task

Word Synonym
Artifact Item
Underground (n) Subway
Pieces Fragments
Reality Actuality
Showcase Exhibit
Be on display Be exhibited
Tunnel (v) Bore
Spanning many centuries Covering centuries

4. Gap-Filling Task

The newly discovered ancient treasure includes artifacts from different time periods, spanning many centuries of history. The objects, including pottery and tools, were found beneath the subway system during the excavation of a new station. Archaeologists were amazed by the number of pieces that were uncovered. This discovery highlights the rich history hidden in the underground layers of the earth.

5. Multiple-Choice Task

  1. b) Artifact
  2. b) To create a passageway under the ground
  3. c) Underground network
  4. a) To be shown publicly
  5. a) Spanning many centuries
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