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Archaeology, broadly speaking, is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of material culture.
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In other words, archaeologists study everything from ancient pottery to ruins of civilizations to learn about people in the past.
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This can include anything from how they lived, what they ate, what their religious beliefs were, and more.
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It is a fascinating field that can tell us a great deal about our ancestors
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and how we came to be where we are today.
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Some of the most famous archaeological sites include Stonehenge in England, the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt and Machu Picchu in Peru.
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These sites are famous because they offer insights into past cultures that are not possible to learn from written records alone.
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Stonehenge is an ancient monument consisting of large stone blocks arranged in a circular pattern.
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It is thought to have been built by the prehistoric people of Britain over 4 ,000 years ago.
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The Great Pyramid of Giza was built around 2500 BC and is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in Giza.
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Machu Picchu is a 15th century Inca site located in modern -day Peru.
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It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South America.
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Some of the key methods used by archaeologists include excavation, analysis of material culture and radiocarbon dating.
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Excavation is perhaps the most well -known archaeological method, and it involves digging up sites in order to uncover artifacts and other evidence of past civilizations.
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Analysis of material culture refers to the study of artifacts found during excavations
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in order to learn about the people who created them.
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Radiocarbon dating is a technique that can be used to date organic materials like wood or bone from a site.
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Environmental conditions can affect the survival of material remains since some materials degrade more quickly than others.
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For this reason, it is important for archaeologists to have a good understanding of the local climate
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and environment when excavating a site.
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The earliest archaeologists were known as antiquarians.
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They were interested in collecting artefacts for their own sake, without necessarily trying to learn anything about the people who created them.
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Some famous archaeologists include Howard Carter, who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen, and Sir Arthur Evans, who excavated the Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete.
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There are many other well -known and respected archaeologists working all over the world today.
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One of the most influential early archaeologists was Sir Flinders Petrie.
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He was an English Egyptologist who helped to develop many of the techniques still used by archaeologists today, such as excavation and recording.
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He developed a system called typology, which is a way of classifying objects found during an excavation based upon their shape.
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This system is still used by archaeologists today.
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An archaeological excavation is a lot of work.
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First a site must be chosen and its location recorded, then the area to be excavated is carefully marked out and any vegetation or topsoil is removed.
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Once the excavation begins, archaeologists will often use tools such as trowels and brushes to carefully uncover artefacts.
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These artefacts are then placed in bags or boxes and taken back to the lab for further analysis.
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Laboratory testing of artefacts can involve a number of different techniques such as radiocarbon dating, x -ray fluorescence and DNA analysis.
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These tests can help archaeologists to learn about the age, composition and history of the artefacts.
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A common misconception about archaeology is that it is only about finding buried treasure.
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While it is true that archaeologists do sometimes find valuable artefacts during their excavations, this is not the primary focus of their work.
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Archaeologists are more interested in learning about the people who created these artefacts and what their lives were like.
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This misconception has arisen from fictional archaeologists in films and video games like Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider.
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However, these characters are not real archaeologists, because they often break the rules that real archaeologists follow.
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One of the biggest challenges faced by archaeologists is funding.
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Excavations can be expensive and often require years of work in order to yield results.
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For this reason, many archaeological projects are only possible with government or private funding.
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Another challenge faced by archaeologists is that they are often working with fragmentary evidence.
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This means that it can be difficult to piece together a complete picture of past cultures from the artifacts
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that have been found.
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Finally, another challenge faced by archaeologists is the looting of archaeological sites.
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This is when people illegally remove artifacts from a site in order to sell them on the black market.
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Looting can damage a site and make it more difficult for archaeologists to learn about the past.
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Despite the challenges, there are many benefits to archaeology.
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One of the biggest benefits is that it helps us to learn about cultures that no longer exist.
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This can be especially important for understanding how different cultures interacted with each other.
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Archaeology can also help us to preserve historical sites and artefacts.
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Once an artefact has been excavated, it can be put on display in a museum or other public space.
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This helps to raise awareness of the site and its importance.
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Finally, archaeology can be a great way to get people interested in history and culture.
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Thank you.
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Many people who become interested in archaeology through visiting a museum
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or an excavation site later go on to study it more formally.
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There are many reasons why someone might be interested in archaeology.
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For some, it is a way to learn more about their own heritage.
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Others find the idea of studying ancient cultures and civilizations fascinating.
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Still others enjoy the challenge of piecing together clues from the past to solve puzzles about what happened long ago.
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If you think archaeology sounds like something you would like to learn more about, there are a few ways to get started.
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One option is to look for books or articles on the topic.
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The internet is also a great resource for finding information on archaeology.
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You can also visit archaeological sites or museums to see firsthand some of the things that archaeologists have found.
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And of course, you can always take classes on archaeology to learn more about this field in a formal setting.
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Whatever your reason for being interested in archaeology, there are many ways to get involved in this field of study.
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I hope you have enjoyed learning about archaeology.
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If you would like to know more, please visit the History Skills website.
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I look forward to seeing you again soon on our next video.
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本課的詞彙與口語要點
這節口語課以影片“What is archaeology?”為素材。 影片中反覆出現的詞有：archaeologists, site, archaeology, excavation, learn。 這段影片共有 71 個句子、1101 個單詞可供跟讀。 講話部分時長為 6:04。 說話人語速較快，每分鐘約 181 個詞，會出現較多連讀和弱讀。 只有 80% 的單詞屬於英語最常用的 3,000 詞，詞彙難度較高。
影片中的重點詞彙
影片中 15 個值得學習的單詞，附發音和釋義：
| 單詞 | 發音 | 釋義 |
|---|---|---|
| archaeology 名詞 | /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ | 考古學 /考古學 |
| technique 名詞 | /tɛkˈniːk/ | 技術 /技術, 技巧 |
| civilization 名詞 | /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ | 文明 |
| carefully 副詞 | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | 小心地 |
| tomb 名詞 | /tum/ | 墳墓 /墳墓, 墓葬 |
| topic 名詞 | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | 主題 /主題, 話題 /話題 |
| necessarily 副詞 | /ˌnɛs.əˈsɛɹ.ə.li/ | 必然地, 必定地 |
| bone 名詞 | /boʊn/ | гўдў, гўдўзы |
| belief 名詞 | /bɪˈliːf/ | 相信, 信心 |
| formal 形容詞 | /ˈfɔɹməl/ | 正式 |
| refer 動詞 | /ɹɪˈfɜː/ | 談到 /談到 |
| awareness 名詞 | /əˈwɛɹ.nəs/ | 意識 /意識, 覺悟 /覺悟 |
| solve 動詞 | /sɒlv/ | 解決 /解決 |
| organic 形容詞 | /ɔːˈɡænɪk/ | 生物的 |
| discover 動詞 | /dɪˈskʌvə/ | 發現 /發現, 發覺 /發覺 |
影片中出現的短語動詞
| 單詞 | 釋義 |
|---|---|
| look forward to 動詞 | 期待, 嚮往 |
影片中的語法
說話人最常用的結構，並附上影片中的原話：
| 結構 | 影片中的用法 |
|---|---|
| 被動語態 be + 過去分詞 — 強調發生了什麼，而不是誰做的 | is thought · was built · were known |
| 現在完成時 have/has + 過去分詞 — 過去發生但與現在仍有關聯的事 | has arisen · have been found · has been excavated |
| 定語從句 who / which + 從句 — 補充說明人或事物 | people who created · typology, which is · people who become |
需要注意的發音
- “sh” 和 “zh” 音: civilization /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/, composition /ˌkɑm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/, destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, brush /bɹʌʃ/, treasure /ˈtɹɛʒəɹ/
- 長單詞——注意重音位置: archaeology /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/, civilization /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/, necessarily /ˌnɛs.əˈsɛɹ.ə.li/, composition /ˌkɑm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/, laboratory /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/
中文母語者容易讀錯的音：
- /v/ — 不要讀成 /w/，上齒輕觸下唇: civilization /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/, involve /ɪnˈvɑlv/, solve /sɒlv/, discover /dɪˈskʌvə/, survival /sɚˈvaɪ.vəl/
- 詞尾子音 — 要讀清楚，後面不要加母音: technique /tɛkˈniːk/, involve /ɪnˈvɑlv/, topic /ˈtɑpɪk/, belief /bɪˈliːf/, awareness /əˈwɛɹ.nəs/
- /r/ 和 /l/ 的區別: archaeology /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/, carefully /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/, necessarily /ˌnɛs.əˈsɛɹ.ə.li/, formal /ˈfɔɹməl/, laboratory /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/
如何用這段影片練習
- 先完整聽一遍影片，不要開口，記下不認識的單詞。
- 先用 0.75 倍速逐句跟讀，熟練之後再回到正常速度。
- 錄下自己的聲音並與原聲對比，特別注意 archaeology, technique, civilization 這類單詞。
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