The Lost City of Pompeii

Kelly Ross

Grammar — Advanced Level
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Activity

Complete the sentences below using the given word so that the new sentence has the same meaning as the original sentence
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  1. A massive eruption of Mt. Vesuvius entombed the city of Pompeii

    entombed (3 words)

    The city of Pompeii a massive eruption from Mt. Vesuvius
  2. What remains of the city is a brief sight of the Roman empire

    glimpse (2 words)

    What remains of the city is a the Roman empire
  3. By pouring plaster into the empty spaces of once-entombed bodies, archaeologists revealed the features of ancient Pompeians

    light (3 words)

    By pouring plaster into the empty spaces of once-entombed bodies, archaeologists the features of ancient Pompeians
  4. Viewing the remains of those who perished is a somber experience

    lives (3 words)

    Viewing the remains of those who is a somber experience
  5. Visitors are left speechless when they visit Pompeii

    words (3 words)

    Visitors are when they visit Pompeii
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Discussion

Practice your writing skills by discussing the questions below

  1. Do you think something like what happened in Pompeii could happen again now?
  2. What is the worst natural disaster you remember in your lifetime?
  3. What do you think would be the most impacting thing to view if you visited Pompeii?
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