U1 Week 4 The Monster in the Mountain

1. This passage is mainly based on the memory that Marta Ramírez had when visiting
Mount Vesuvius.   
2. Mount Vesuvius might erupt again in the future.
3. Why does Marta Ramirez return again and again to Mount Vesuvius?
(Please write at least two reasons)

4. How did Mount Vesuvius form?

5. Why do some volcanologists believe that another major eruption could occur at any
time?

6. What do volcanologists do to predict possible eruption time for Mount Vesuvius?

7. According to the passage, in what way can people who live near this volcano be
protected?

8. How do Earth’s natural forces affect the environment around Mount Vesuvius?

Exchange Money

Livestock is the first form of currency.

About 1200 B.C., the Chinese began using clamshells as money.

The value of the South African rand is the same as that of the euro of the
European.

What is barter? Can you show an example of barter?

Why livestock is no longer used as currency?

How is the shape of metal money changed?

Name at least two reasons that metal coins are better than other forms of
currency.

What are the forms of today’s money?

U1 Week 4 The Monster in the Mountain
1. This passage is mainly based on the memory that Marta Ramírez had when visiting
Mount Vesuvius.  True
2. Mount Vesuvius might erupt again in the future. True
3. Why does Marta Ramirez return again and again to Mount Vesuvius?
(Please write at least two reasons)
1. She saw the Mount Vesuvius’s eruption and was fascinated by volcanoes.
2. She studied in geology and volcanology.
4. How did Mount Vesuvius form?
Eurasian Plate pushes against African Plate. Molten rock at this collision point exerts
pressure upward. Then the volcano erupted.
5. Why do some volcanologists believe that another major eruption could occur at any
time?
Because the most catastrophic eruption happened in 79 A.D. Many smaller eruptions
have occurred since then. And another catastrophic eruption happened in 1944.
6. What do volcanologists do to predict possible eruption time for Mount Vesuvius?
1. They set up seismograph on the slopes of its cone to measure the slightest shifts
in the rock beneath the mountain.
2. They went into the crater to map what was going on underground
3. They measured the gases leaking from small vents
7. According to the passage, in what way can people who live near this volcano be
protected?
The only sure way to protect people who live near this volcano is to give them
enough warning. The city of Naples has detailed evacuation plans. Officials need to
be warned seven days before an eruption occurs.
8. How do Earth’s natural forces affect the environment around Mount Vesuvius?
It will threaten and pollute the environment. If the volcano erupts, tons of ash and
rock will be hurled into the air, which will pollute the environment.
(affect life) Moreover, no cars, planes, and train can operate. So people have to
escape on foot.

Exchange Money

Livestock is the first form of currency. T

About 1200 B.C., the Chinese began using clamshells as money. F

The value of the South African rand is the same as that of the euro of the
European. F

What is barter? Can you show an example of barter?

Barter is basically a cashless system for exchanging goods or services.

Example can be varied.

Why livestock is no longer used as currency?

Because ships and caravans made a growing inventory of goods available for
trade over great distances, and livestock might die or spoil after a short time.

How is the shape of metal money changed?

At first, they cast bronze or copper into shapes that resembled cowrie shells or
small tools. These manufactured “coins” later became flat and, eventually,
round.

Name at least two reasons that metal coins are better than other forms of
currency.

- They lasted long time

- They are easily recognized and counted.
- They had values based on the metals from which they were made.

What are the forms of today’s money?

Actual coins and bills; checks; electronic or computer-based currency.