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Mesa Verde National Park: Protecting an Ancient Culture

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Understand descriptions of history and places.

Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.

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Words to know

ancient
Very old; from a long time ago.
gatherer
A person who collects wild plants for food.
establish
To create or start something officially.

Answer key

  1. This week, our National Parks journey across the United States takes us to southwestern Colorado.“Takes us to” means brings us to a place.
  2. It was established to protect the culture of ancient Native Americans.“Was established to protect” is passive with a purpose.
  3. They were hunters and gatherers, now known as Basket Makers.“Now known as” gives the name people use today.
  4. The Basket Makers lived in simple caves.“Simple” means plain and not complicated.
  5. Many of them take several hours to reach by foot.“To reach by foot” means to get there by walking.

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