L3：

Lecture 3

第一题

What do the speakers mainly discuss?

A The reign of an Aztec emperor in fifteenth-century Mexico

B The meaning of orchids in Aztec mythology

C The manufacture of an important product by the Aztecs

D The design of feather mosaic artwork by the Aztecs

第二题

According to the professor, what is unusual about the shield of Ahuizotl?

A It contains a large amount of gold.

B It bears the image of an unusual mythological creature.

C The bark used in it is from a type of tree rarely used in shields.

D The feathers in it are extremely well preserved.

第三题

What does the professor imply about glue making in rural areas?

A Rural households could easily profit from making glue.

B People in rural areas did not have the skill to make high-quality glue.

C City dwellers came to rural areas to buy glue in the marketplace.

D Rural glue makers also designed feather mosaics.

第四题

According to the professor, what were the benefits of drying glue into a powder before it was taken to the marketplace?

Select 2 answers

A It kept the product from damaging the containers it was stored in.

B It increased the length of time the product could be preserved.

C It prevented the product from spilling during transport.

D It made the product lighter for ease of transportation.

第五题

What point does the professor make when he discusses the practice of adding ground corn and beans to adhesive powder?

A The materials were hard to find in the city.

B The materials were part of a recipe for converting the powder into a paste form.

C Additional ingredients were required to make the adhesive form a strong bond.

D Glue made from orchids was regarded as a valuable commodity by the Aztec.

第六题

What can be inferred about the professor from his response to the student?

A He is annoyed that the student has interrupted him.

B He had not originally intended to speak about this subject.

C He had already discussed this subject in a previous class.

D He is surprised that the student is unfamiliar with this subject.