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Title: A Passport for a Mummy
This intriguing nonfiction magazine article has a few holes punched in it. Can you help me figure out which vocabulary words best fit the blanks? Perfect for English language learners!
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While working in Egypt in 1974, a French was examining the body of a mummy. It belonged to an Egyptian named Ramesses II, one of the most famous rulers in Egyptian history. The physician found something . A fungus had started growing on the mummy, and if it wasn't stopped, it would destroy the precious .
The physician decided quickly that the best chance to the mummy was to send it to France where it would be in a special laboratory. The governments of France and Egypt came to an agreement and prepared a flight to send the mummy to Paris. However, there was one problem that the physician hadn't . Whenever a person travels out of Egypt, they must have some kind of , such as a passport. This law applies even to the dead bodies of people. The government of Egypt quickly printed a passport for Ramesses II, which even included a photo of the mummy's body. In the place where the passport listed his , the word "king" was written. The mummy then got an airplane ride to France.
The physicians endlessly to remove the fungus from Ramesses' mummy, but they also learned a few things about him while he was there. For instance, they discovered that this pharaoh had red, curly hair and light skin. After the physicians fully removed the fungus, they returned the mummy to Egypt so that it could be viewed in its home country once more. If you would like to see this famous mummy, you can travel to the capital city of Cairo, Egypt, and purchase a ticket to the Egyptian Museum.
Here's a short glossary of the terms used in this article along with an example sentence. If you want to know more about the topic of the article itself, skip to the end!
Physician (noun): A doctor, especially one who is trained to diagnose and treat illnesses.
Example: The physician carefully examined the patient before recommending any medicine.
Pharaoh (noun): A ruler or king of ancient Egypt.
Example: The tomb of the pharaoh was filled with gold, treasures, and statues meant to honor him.
Alarming (adjective): Causing worry, fear, or concern.
Example: It was alarming to see smoke coming from the back of the school building.
Artifact (noun): An object from the past, often found in historical or archaeological sites.
Example: The museum displayed an ancient artifact that had been buried for over 2,000 years.
Preserve (verb): To protect something from harm or decay so it can last a long time.
Example: Scientists worked hard to preserve the dinosaur bones they discovered in the desert.
Treat (verb): To take action to cure or improve a condition or situation.
Example: The doctor knew exactly how to treat the infection so that it wouldn't spread.
Anticipate (verb): To expect something to happen and prepare for it.
Example: She didn't anticipate that the test would be so difficult, so she hadn't studied enough.
Identification (noun): A document or proof showing who a person is, such as a passport or ID card.
Example: He showed his identification to the guard before entering the building.
Makeshift (adjective): Used as a temporary substitute or solution when nothing better is available.
Example: They built a makeshift tent out of blankets and sticks during their camping trip.
Occupation (noun): A job or profession someone has.
Example: Her occupation is teaching, but she also writes books in her free time.
Labor (verb): To work hard, often for a long time or with great effort.
Example: The workers labored for hours under the hot sun to finish the road.
Destructive (adjective): Causing damage or harm.
Example: The destructive storm knocked over trees and tore the roofs off buildings.
Ramesses II's mummy may be one of the most well-traveled ancient bodies in the world, but it's also one of the most studied. Scientists have continued to examine it using modern technology, including CT scans and DNA testing. These tools have helped researchers learn more about Ramesses' health, revealing that he likely suffered from arthritis and had dental problems late in life. His body also shows signs that he may have died in his 90s, an extremely old age for ancient times. In fact, his long reign lasted about 66 years, which was rare for a pharaoh. Ramesses II was buried in the Valley of the Kings, but his mummy didn't stay there. It was moved several times in ancient history by Egyptian priests who were trying to protect it from tomb robbers. Thanks to all this careful moving and modern science, the mummy has lasted over 3,000 years and continues to teach us more about ancient Egypt today.
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