theories to explain this mystery. It has even been suggested the space aliens may have played a role regarding these giant statues. Another theory relates to the fact that Easter Island was inhabited by polynesian seafarers, who traveled thousand of miles in their canoes, guided by the stars, the color of sky and the sun, the shapes of clouds, and the presence of birds making flights out to sea seeking food. The Polynesians first arrived on the island in 499A D However. the ocean currents which carried them there would mot take them back. They were trapped and, having arrived there, could not leave. The Polynesians probable cared the statues themselves, perhaps as religious To date, 887 statues have been discovered on the island. However, only a few statues were carried intended destination. The rest were abandoned along the way The statues appear to have been carved out of the top edge of walls of a volcano or the island. After a statue was carved, it may have been rolled or dragged down to the base of the volcano. Then it was put upright, and ropes were tied around it. Using a pulley system, the statue was moves to its intended destination At its peak, the population of Eater Island is believed to have reached 11,000 Eventually, the resources of the island were exhausted, and the people resorted to cannibalism, eating one another. Work on the statues stopped and the statues were knocked over. When the first Europeans finally arrived on the island most of the people lad died out 1. When and by whom was the island discovered? 2. Who are mentioned in the passage as possible builders of the statues? 3. What is true of the Polynesians on the island accord ing to the passage? 4. How many statues ere carried to their intended destination? 5. Which of the following would be the most suitable title for the passage? Keys: IA 2. B3. D 4.D 5B For Reference The resources of the island were exhausted, and the people resorted to cannibalism, eating each other. When the first Europeans finally arrived on the island, most of the people lad died out T. Speaking Out MODEL 14 theories to explain this mystery. It has even been suggested the space aliens may have played a role regarding these giant statues. Another theory relates to the fact that Easter Island was inhabited by Polynesian seafarers, who traveled thousand of miles in their canoes, guided by the stars, the color of sky and the sun , the shapes of clouds, and the presence of birds making flights out to sea seeking food. The Polynesians first arrived on the island in 499A.D.However, the ocean currents which carried them there would mot take them back. They were trapped and, having arrived there, could not leave. The Polynesians probable cared the statues themselves, perhaps as religious symbols. To date, 887 statues have been discovered on the island. However, only a few statues were carried intended destination. The rest were abandoned along the way. The statues appear to have been carved out of the top edge of walls of a volcano on the island. After a statue was carved, it may have been rolled or dragged down to the base of the volcano. Then it was put upright, and ropes were tied around it. Using a pulley system, the statue was moves to its intended destination. At its peak, the population of Eater Island is believed to have reached 11,000. Eventually, the resources of the island were exhausted, and the people resorted to cannibalism, eating one another. Work on the statues stopped and the statues were knocked over. When the first Europeans finally arrived on the island, most of the people lad died out. 1. When and by whom was the island discovered? 2. Who are mentioned in the passage as possible builders of the statues? 3. What is true of the Polynesians on the island according to the passage? 4. How many statues ere carried to their intended destination? 5. Which of the following would be the most suitable title for the passage? Keys: 1A 2.B3. D 4.D 5B For Reference The resources of the island were exhausted, and the people resorted to cannibalism, eating each other. When the first Europeans finally arrived on the island, most of the people lad died out. IV. Speaking Out MODEL 1