L2：
1. What is the main purpose of the lecture?
To discuss different systems for classifying the shape of ancient pottery
To explain why new methods of classifying Mayan pottery are necessary
To explain how archaeologists identify broken pottery
To explain why Mayan pottery is more difficult to classify than other types of pottery
2. According to the discussion, what can be learned by analyzing ancient pottery?
Locations where pottery was mass-produced
Ways of mending broken pottery vessels
Time periods of contact between different cultures
Time periods when certain cultures thrived
3. What is professor’s opinion about classification systems?
New classification systems are needed to replace the current ones.
Archaeologists will likely never agree on the best system to use.
Many of the current classification systems are confusing.
Using only one system could result in an incomplete or inaccurate analysis.
4. What point is the professor trying to make when she mentions skiing?
Digital photography will soon help archaeologists to document their discoveries Surface finish is considered an important part of classifying pottery.
Archaeologists must compare the shapes of pottery found at different sites.
Identifying similarities between objects is important in archaeological research.
5. What does the professor imply about broken pieces of pottery? A.
They are not useful if they are very small
They are usually not worth documenting.
They can provide more information than unbroken pottery.
They are often identified improperly.
6. According to the professor, why is it often difficult for archaeologists to compare the shapes of vessels from different locations?
Some archaeologists do not share the results of their work.
Drawings of pottery do not always contain all the significant details.
The surface finish of a lot of pottery is in bad condition.
Many ancient pots have never been drawn.
