The ancient mexicans used to res pect and fear the sun. They were frightened that the sun (1)_____ stop rising. As a result, they(2)_____ make sacrifices (3)______ the sun god would continue to give them day and night anh the four (4)_____
Farmers, however, used to(5)_____ the rain god almost as (6)____ as the sun god. Even today there are ruins of great pyramids they used to build to worship the sun and the rain gods.
Another popular god was the wind god, which took the form of a (7)_____ with feathers. This feathers snake was also the (8)_____ of knowledge for the ancient mexicans. Under its influence, civilization spread throughout Mexico, which at that time was (9)______ a peaceful country with plenty of skilled craftsmen and traders. Unfortunately, news of this country eventually (10)_____
and Mexico was invaded from the far north. Later, other people called Aztecs settled in Mexico.
1) a. might b. will c.can d. may
2) a. have to b. used to c. is used to d.get used to
3) a. for b. in order to c.since d. so that
4) a. seasons b. directions c. dimensions d. quarters
5) a. respect b. worship c. admire d.prays
6) a.much b.many c.more d.popular
7) a.god b.snake c.statue d.monster
8) a.snake b.king c.god d.animal
9) a.mostly b.most c.the most d.most of
10) a.popular b.known c.transmit d.spread