1. Archaeologists had to ___ deep under the ground to find the ancient city.

2. The ancient ___ was built as a quiet place where people went to pray.

3. After hundreds of years, only the stone ___ of the old palace were still standing.

4. The king was placed inside a grand ___ under a huge stone monument.

5. Scientists found a complete human ___ alongside old stone tools in the cave.

Pattern 1: Somebody must have...

"Somebody must have buried these gold coins here during a war long ago."

Pattern 2: It might have been...

"It might have been a special dish for food or a small mirror for decoration."

Pattern 3: They could have used...

"They could have used this sharp wooden tool to cut animal skins."

Pattern 4: It can't have been...

"It can't have been easy to carry these heavy stone blocks without machines."

1. In what year BC was the decree on the Rosetta Stone written in the name of King Ptolemy V?

2. Since what year has the Rosetta Stone been kept in the British Museum in London?

Have you ever found something old or strange, for example on a beach or in a garden?

"Well, to be honest, I haven't found anything really rare. But once, by chance, I dug up an old rusty key in my backyard while planting flowers. It caught my eye because of its unusual shape."

Do you keep anything old that belonged to a grandparent or a family friend?

"Yes, absolutely. I hold onto a small silver ring that belonged to my grandmother. To tell you the truth, I don't wear it often, but it has high sentimental value to me."

Would you like to work as somebody who digs for old things under the ground?

"Not really, I think. On the one hand, finding ancient objects sounds exciting. But on the other hand, working outside in the dirt all day would take a toll on my patience!"

Do you prefer to learn about the past from books, from films or from visits?

"I have a soft spot for watching films about history. As far as I'm concerned, movies make old stories come alive much faster than reading heavy textbooks, though visits are nice too."

Describe an old object that you have seen or would like to see.

You should say:

• what it is
• where you saw it or would see it
• what you think it was used for
• and explain why it interests you.

"If I had to choose, I would love to see an old wooden chest that belonged to my great-grandfather. It is currently stored in my uncle's attic in another town. From what I've heard, it was used to store old family tools, photographs, and personal notes many decades ago. The box is made of dark wood with metal handles and a small lock. I haven't had the chance to open it myself yet, but I find it fascinating. It stands out to me because it feels like a secret time capsule from the past. All in all, looking at such an item helps me feel connected to my family history, and I hope to examine it closely one day soon."