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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #30210 Short Pyramid 3
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The pyramids are some of the most well-known and impressive structures ever built by human hands. At the time of their construction Egypt was one of the wealthiest civilizations in the world. Their king or pharaoh held a unique role in society and this is reflected in the pyramid’s enormous size. The pyramids were built over a long period of time though the peak period was from roughly 2600 BCE to about 2320 BCE. In other words, they are more than four thousand years old. Now these magnificent structures still retain a great deal of their splendour and allow us to imagine something of what the ancient world was like. The largest, ‘the great pyramid of Giza’ is nearly 150 metres high and remain the largest structure in the world built by humans for over 3000 years.

According to the speaker, the Egyptian pyramids were built

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Option 4: "over 4,000 years ago."

Explanation: The text clearly states that the pyramids are more than four thousand years old, which directly supports this option. This aligns with the historical context provided in the text, confirming the accuracy of the statement.

Option 1: "over a 300-year period."

Explanation: The text states that the pyramids were built over a long period of time, specifically mentioning the peak period from roughly 2600 BCE to about 2320 BCE. This indicates a span of approximately 280 years, not 300 years. Therefore, this option misrepresents the time frame.

Option 2: "in the fourth century BCE."

Explanation: The text does not mention the fourth century BCE at all. Instead, it specifies the construction period as being from roughly 2600 BCE to about 2320 BCE, which is much earlier than the fourth century BCE. Thus, this option is factually incorrect.

Option 3: "to a height of over 150 metres."

Explanation: While the text mentions that the Great Pyramid of Giza is nearly 150 metres high, it does not state that the pyramids were built 'to' this height. The phrasing implies a goal or intention that is not supported by the text, making this option misleading.

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