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Questions 27-31

Complete the summary using the list of words and phrases, A-J, below.

Write the correct letter, A-J, in boxes 27-31 on your answer sheet.

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The Éfaté burial site

A 3,000-year-old burial ground of a seafaring people called the Lapita has been found on an abandoned 27 .................... on the Pacific island of Éfaté. The cemetery, which is a significant 28 ...................., was uncovered accidentally by an agricultural worker.

The Lapita explored and colonised many Pacific islands over several centuries. They took many things with them on their voyages including 29 .................... and tools.

The burial ground increases the amount of information about the Lapita available to scientists. A team of researchers, led by Matthew Spriggs from the Australian National University, are helping with the excavation of the site. Spriggs believes the 30 .................... which was found at the site is very important since it confirms that the 31 .................... found inside are Lapita.

A. proof
B. plantation
C. harbour
D. bones
E. data
F. archaeological discovery
G. burial urn
H. source
I. animals
J. maps

Questions 32-35

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

Write the correct letter in boxes 32-35 on your answer sheet.

32. According to the writer, there are difficulties explaining how the Lapita accomplished their journeys because
    A the canoes that have been discovered offer relatively few clues.
    B archaeologists have shown limited interest in this area of research.
    C little information relating to this period can be relied upon for accuracy.
    D technological advances have altered the way such achievements are viewed.

33. According to the sixth paragraph, what was extraordinary about the Lapita?
    A They sailed beyond the point where land was visible.
    B Their cultural heritage discouraged the expression of fear.
    C They were able to build canoes that withstood ocean voyages.
    D Their navigational skills were passed on from one generation to the next.

34. What does 'This' refer to in the seventh paragraph?
    A the Lapita's seafaring talent
    B the Lapita's ability to detect signs of land
    C the Lapita's extensive knowledge of the region
    D the Lapita's belief they would be able to return home

35. According to the eighth paragraph, how was the geography of the region significant?
    A It played an important role in Lapita culture.
    B It meant there were relatively few storms at sea.
    C It provided a navigational aid for the Lapita.
    D It made a large number of islands habitable.

Questions 36-40

Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer in Reading Passage 3?

In boxes 36-40 on your answer sheet, write:

• YES if the statement agrees with the views of the writer
• NO if the statement contradicts the views of the writer
• NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this

36. It is now clear that the Lapita could sail into a prevailing wind.

37. Extreme climate conditions may have played a role in Lapita migration.

38. The Lapita learnt to predict the duration of El Niños.

39. It remains unclear why the Lapita halted their expansion across the Pacific.

40. It is likely that the majority of Lapita settled on Fiji.

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Reading Passage 3, Questions 27-40

27. B
28. F
29. I
30. G
31. D
32. C
33. A
34. D
35. C
36. NO
37. YES
38. NOT GIVEN
39. YES
40. NOT GIVEN