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IELTS · Part 2 · Cambridge 16 — Test 1

The Step Pyramid of Djoser: Reading answers

Answers to questions 14–26 (13 in all), each with why it is right.

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A The pyramids are the most famous monuments of ancient Egypt and still hold enormous interest for people in the present day.These grand, impressive tributes to the memory of the Egyptian kings have become linked with the country even though other cultures, such as the Chinese and Mayan, also built pyramids.The evolution of the pyramid form has been written and argued about for centuries.However, there is no question that, as far as Egypt is concerned, it began with one monument to one king designed by one brilliant architect: the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara. B Djoser was the first king of the Third Dynasty of Egypt and the first to build in stone.Prior to Djoser's reign, tombs were…

Answers 14–26

  1. 14

    Paragraph A

    iv: A single certainty among other less definite facts Matching headings

  2. 15

    Paragraph B

    vii: An idea for changing the design of burial structures Matching headings

  3. 16

    Paragraph C

    ii: A difficult task for those involved Matching headings

  4. 17

    Paragraph D

    v: An overview of the external buildings and areas Matching headings

  5. 18

    Paragraph E

    i: The areas and artefacts within the pyramid itself Matching headings

  6. 19

    Paragraph F

    viii: An incredible experience despite the few remains Matching headings

  7. 20

    Paragraph G

    vi: A pyramid design that others copied Matching headings

  8. 21

    city Note completion

  9. 22

    priests Note completion

  10. 23

    trench Note completion

  11. 24

    location Note completion

  12. 25

    B: There is disagreement concerning the length of his reign. Multiple answer

  13. 26

    D: A few of his possessions were still in his tomb when archaeologists found it. Multiple answer

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