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A rare example of prehistoric rock art has been uncovered in Ross-shire. Archaeologists made the discovery while moving a rock decorated with ancient cup and ring marks to a new location. When they turned the stone over, they found the same marks on the other side of the rock. It is one of only a few decorated stones of its kind. Susan Kruse first discovered the stone several years ago when out walking. The second set of cup and right marks were uncovered recently when archaeologists were moving the stone to a new site. Dating from the Neolithic or Bronze Age, the art was created between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago. Archaeologists believe the markings may have been made for a number of reasons. Theses include for rituals(儀式) or mapping the stars. They could even be the “doodlings(塗鴉)” of bored, ancient shepherds. Ms Kruse said: “Finding cup and ring decoration on the opposite side has raised a number of questions. ‘Was the decoration meant to be viewed from both sides or was one decorated side deliberately placed face down? Or was the stone carved at different times?’”

John Wombell, who is leading a project to record rock art, said it was an important discovery. He said, “Although some stones are decorated on different faces, I only know of a few other stones with decoration on opposite sides.”

  The archaeologist said most boulders with markings were too heavy to turn over to find out if they were decorated on the reverse side. The stone in the new discovery was moved by farmers about 200 years ago when they used it for building something. There is a group of rock art in the local area.  Round houses dating to the Bronze and Iron Ages have also been found. In addition, a farmer uncovered the jewellery while ploughing a field in the 1960s.

32. In what way was the prehistoric rock art found?

   A. When some farmers were turning over a stone.

   B. When a group of researchers were hanging around.

   C. When an archaeologist was studying an ancient rock.

   D. When archaeologists were getting a rock moved to a new site.

33. Which may not be the reason for the marks on the stone?

   A. The drawing of the stars.

   B. A certain kind of ceremony.

   C. The carvings of different times.

   D. A sheepherder who felt tiresome.

34. According to John Wombell,_________.

   A. the discovery around wide attention.

   B. the decorated stones are timely spotted.

   C. various faces were found carved on the stones.

   D. not all uncovered stones had decoration on each side.

35. What could be the best title of the text?

   A. A Worthy Discovery                  B. An Ancient Art

   C. A Remarkable Contribution                 D. A Controversial Stone

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