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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #31501 Tutankhamun
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The  last  tourists  may  have  been  leaving  the  Valley  of  the  Kings  on  the  West  Bank  in  Luxor,  but  the  area  in  front  of  the  tomb  of  Tutankhamun  remained  far  from  deserted.  Instead  of  the    that  usually  descends  on  the  area  in  the  evening,  it  was  a  hive  of  activity.  TV  crews  trailed  masses  of  equipment,  journalists  milled,  and  photographers  held  their  cameras  at  the  ready.  The  reason?  For  the  first  time  since  Howard  Carter    the  tomb  in  1922,  the  mummy  of  Tutankhamun  was  being  prepared  for  public  display.  Inside  the  subterranean  burial  chamber  Egypt's  archaeology  supremo  Zahi  Hawass,  accompanied  by  four  Egyptologists,  two  restorers  and  three  workmen,  were  slowly  lifting  the  mummy  from  the  golden  sarcophagus  where  it  has  been  rested  --  mostly  undisturbed  --  for  more  than  3,000  years.  The  body  was  then  placed  on  a  wooden  stretcher  and    to  its  new  home,  a  high-  tech,  climate-controlled  plexiglass  showcase  located  in  the  outer  chamber  of  the  tomb  where,  covered  in  linen,  with  only  the  face  and  feet  exposed,  it  now  greets  visitors.

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Correct answer: tranquillity

Explanation: The word 'tranquility' fits grammatically as a noun that represents a state of calmness, which is the expected condition in the area during the evening. It aligns contextually with the sentence, contrasting with the 'hive of activity' that is described later.

Meaning: 'Tranquility' means a state of peace and calm, often associated with quietness and serenity.

Wrong options:

  • factors: 'Factors' refers to elements that contribute to a situation, which does not fit the context of describing a peaceful atmosphere.
  • aspective: 'Aspective' is not a commonly used word in this context and does not convey a relevant meaning related to calmness or activity.
  • information: 'Information' refers to data or knowledge, which does not relate to the state of the area in the evening.
Correct answer: discovered

Explanation: The verb 'discovered' is in the past tense, which is necessary here to indicate that the action of finding the tomb occurred in the past. It fits contextually as it refers to the significant event of Howard Carter finding the tomb in 1922, establishing a timeline for the current activity.

Meaning: 'Discovered' means to find something that was previously unknown or hidden, in this case, the tomb of Tutankhamun.

Wrong options:

  • inspired: 'Inspired' implies motivating or encouraging someone, which does not fit the context of finding a tomb.
  • illucidated: 'Illucidated' is not a standard English word; the correct term would be 'illuminated,' which means to light up or clarify, but it does not fit the context of the tomb's discovery.
  • collected: 'Collected' suggests gathering items, which does not accurately describe the act of finding the tomb.
Correct answer: transported

Explanation: The word 'transported' is the correct past participle form of the verb, indicating that the mummy was moved from one place to another. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the action of moving the mummy to its new display location.

Meaning: 'Transported' means to carry something from one place to another, which is exactly what was done with the mummy.

Wrong options:

  • brought: 'Brought' is a past tense verb but is less formal and does not convey the same sense of moving something significant as 'transported' does.
  • jerked: 'Jerked' implies a sudden or abrupt movement, which is inappropriate for the careful handling of a mummy.
  • collected: 'Collected' suggests gathering items, which does not accurately describe the action of moving the mummy.

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