Track 3

Unit 1a, Archaeology.

What can we learn from the past.

Page 3.

Build your vocabulary.

1. ancestors.

I don’t know very much about my ancestors. I know the names of my grandparents. But I don’t know where they lived.

1. ancient.

Some discoveries are ancient. They are from thousands of years ago.

1. consist of.

One archaeological discovery consisted of colored strings and knots. These were the two basic materials the item was made from.

1. fascinating.

I think old things can be fascinating. They’re very interesting to me.

1. final.

The scientists made many discoveries that day. Their final one-at the end of the day-was a stone with writing on it.

1. finances.

I keep information about my finances in a little book because I want to know how much money I have. Many years ago, people also kept financial records.

1. link.

Things like old photos help link us to our family history. They help us connect to family members from the past.

1. researchers.

The researchers are learning as much as they can about the old building. They are studying it very carefully.

1. significant.

What people used the building for is significant. Scientists need that information to better understand how people used to live.

1. structures.

Some buildings are very tall structures. They have many floors.