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REMAINS OF A MYSTERIOUS CIVILIZATION FOUND IN THE JUNGLE OF HONDURAS

A team of archaeologists has discovered, in an area of the Honduran jungle, the archaeological remains of a mysterious
civilization that coexisted with the Mayans and that disappeared for reasons that are still unknown. In the discovered
city, more than fifty figures were found representing everything from people to all types of animals in the area. The
exact coordinates of the discovery have not been revealed to avoid looting. National Geographic reporter and
photographer Adolfo Becket, who was on the expedition, explained that the group of archaeologists “examined and
recorded plazas, mounds and a pyramid that belong to a culture that flourished a thousand years ago. The team also
discovered remarkable stone sculptures that have remained intact to this day.” What was found is of incalculable value,
especially for archaeological science. A total of 52 objects were taken from the ground. Among them, figures carved in
white stone of monkeys, snakes and crows. They also found dwellings and brick pyramids and platforms apparently
intended for performing rituals.

The mystery around this civilization is so great that archaeologists and specialists have not yet assigned a name to this
culture. However, for local experts this discovery is not so surprising, since they say that in the region there are several
remains still undiscovered; This is due to the limited budget allocated to these investigations by the Honduran
government. According to National Geographic, this ancient civilization corresponds to the ancient City of the Monkey
God, one of those fascinating legends that attract countless archaeologists and explorers to this place, which is the
protagonist of numerous stories. Local archaeologists have ruled out that it is the mythical White City, but they did
explain that it is the remains of an enigmatic culture of which there is no history.

Taken from: http://www.eldiario.es/cultura/Ciudad-Blanca-sigue-perdida-selva_0_364663826.html

1. The previous text talks about:

TO. The discovery of the remains of a civilization.
b. A popular legend from Honduras.
c. The origin of an ancient culture.
d. A renowned tourist site.

2. Expressions such as “mysterious civilization” and “enigmatic culture” allow us to affirm that the author of the text:
TO. You want to give false information to mislead the reader.
b. He does not know the details about the discovery in the jungle.
c. Admire the different indigenous cultures of Central America.
d. He exaggerates about the investigative work of the team of explorers.
3. In the second paragraph it is noted that what was found is of “incalculable value, especially for archaeological
science”; this means that
TO. There were so many pieces found that they cannot be counted.
b. There is much that can be known from what has been found.
c. What was found is not worth as much as expected.
d. The pieces found are worth a lot of money.

4. The discovery of the archaeological remains took place in

TO. The white city.
b. the mayan jungle
c. the jungle of Honduras.
d. the capital of Honduras.
5. From the title of the news “Remains of a mysterious civilization found in the jungle of Honduras”, it can be stated
that
TO. Much is still unknown about the civilization found.
b. There are many civilizations in Honduras.
c. Many searches are carried out in the jungles.
d. Honduras is made up of various remains.
6. From what was noted in the news, it can be concluded that Honduras is a country
TO. full of jungles and various animals.
b. where a large number of archaeological remains are found.
c. that constantly invests in this research.
d. where there is a high danger of getting lost in the jungles.

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