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POMPEII TODAY
LOST AND FOUND
n that fateful day in AD 79,
O the town nearest the
volcano was completely
smothered under a layer of ash and
rock. This unusual blanket
protected the remains of the town
of Pompeii for hundreds of years.
Gradually it has been uncovered
and many fascinating discoveries
have been made. By studying these
remains experts have found out
about life in the area near the
volcano and about the day the
volcano erupted. They found scenes
preserved exactly as the people had
left them: tables laid for meals with
loaves of bread, baskets of eggs and
nuts, all now solidified.
On the facing page you can read two different postcards, written by tourists who visited
Pompeii on the same day. These were the messages they sent home.
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POMPEII UNDER THREAT
AGAIN?
T
oday, thousands of tourists
flock to see the remains of
this unique town, trapped
in time. People are fascinated by
the opportunity to see what life
was like two thousand years ago.
Many also make the difficult climb
up Mount Vesuvius to peer into the
smouldering crater.
The huge number of visitors who
visit Pompeii every year is bringing
a large set of problems. Parts of the
ruins are being worn away just by
the large numbers of people who
pass through. Furthermore, not all
visitors treat the site with respect.
There has been vandalism, some
treasures have been stolen and
some people just don’t realise the
danger of clambering over the
remains – both to themselves and
to the ruins. One archaeologist has
gone as far as to describe what is
happening now as ‘the second
death of Pompeii’.
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Dear All, Italy, May 18th

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Cheers, Neena

Pompeii, 19th May

Had a great day at Pompeii yesterday.

Saw Roman villas, paintings, pots, even
food preserved from the day the volcano
covered the town. Climbed up one of the
walls to get a bird’s-eye view – bit wobbly,
but worth the effort. Had a great piece of
luck – found a loose piece of mosaic tile
and slipped it in my pocket as a souvenir –
no one noticed. See you soon,
Lisa

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A DAY IN POMPEII
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SECTION 3

These questions are about Pompeii Today (page 8).

16. What was the unusual blanket that covered the town? 16

1 mark

17. ... not all visitors treat the site with respect.
Write down two different ways in which they cause
damage to the town.

1.
17

2.
2 marks

18. ... trapped in time.

Why do you think Pompeii was described in this way?

18

1 mark

19. Explain why the archaeologist believes that he is watching

the second death of Pompeii.

19

2 marks

Total

please turn over 12 marks

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These questions are about the postcards (page 9).

20. Why was Vesuvius closed to visitors on the day Neena

wanted to visit it?

20

1 mark

21. What opinion did Neena and Lisa have in common?

21

1 mark

22. Neena could have written

I saw someone taking a ...
but instead she wrote
I saw an idiot hacking off and stealing a ...
What does Neena’s choice of words tell you about the way she felt?

22

1 mark

23. Why does Lisa say that she was lucky?

23

1 mark

24. Find and copy the words that show that Lisa knew
she had done something wrong. 24

1 mark

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SECTION 4

These questions are about the advertisements (pages 10 and 11).

25. Look at these statements from the advertisement for

the Café Vesuvio.
Tick each one to show whether its main purpose is
to give information or persuade the reader.
The first one has been done for you.

Inform Persuade

Vegetarian dishes available ✓

The best pizzas in town

Round the corner from the museum

Open 11am to 11pm 25

friendly atmosphere
2 marks

26. Look at the Bay of Naples Museum advertisement.

If you wanted to visit the museum, what other information would
you need?
Write down two things.

1.
26

2.
2 marks

Total

please turn over 9 marks

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27. Each section of the advertisement below tries to attract

customers in a different way.

a) Label each arrow with the correct letter:

A invites the customer
B explains what is on offer
C gives added encouragement

b) What does section D do? 27b

1 mark

Not sure where to go?

Not sure what to see?
Why not try Lucio’s all-inclusive
guided walking tour?
We’ll show you the best of Pompeii.
Highlights include:
Museum visit • The house of the silver wedding
The central baths • Designing your own mosaic 27a
Dressing up in a toga • Activities for children
GOOD VALUE
– discounts for students, senior citizens, 1 mark

children and families!

Departs: D
Main Gate, 10am and 2pm

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28. Here are some brief descriptions of the advertisements on

pages 10 and 11.

Draw lines to match each advertisement to its description.

Description Advertisement

attracts the reader’s attention

with questions Mountain railway

uses verbs at the beginning Bay of Naples Museum

of lines to invite the reader

28
uses formal language to explain Lucio’s walking tours
what the reader can learn
1 mark

Total

please turn over 3 marks

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