Fisher’s, the objects are sold and dispersed and UNESCO are worried about protecting our underwater heritage from what it describes as “pillaging”.
(6)The counter-argument is that in professional, well-run operations such as Fisher’s, each piece is accurately and minutely recorded and that it is this information which is more important than the actual object, and that such operations help increase our wealth of archaeological knowledge. Indeed, as in Fisher’s case, they make history more accessible to people through museum donations and information on web sites.
(7)The distinction of whether these treasure hunters are salvaging or pillaging our underwater heritage may not be clear, but what is clear is that treasure hunting is not just innocent child’s play anymore but profitable big business. I have learnt that the end of the rainbow is beyond my reach, but in consolation, with just a click of the mouse, I too can have a share in the riches that the Atocha has revealed. As Friedrich Nietzsche so wisely said: “Our treasure lies in the beehive of our knowledge.”
41. In Para.4, the phrase “hit the jackpot” means ______according to the text. A. discovered the jackpot. B. found the treasure C. broke one of the objects D. ran a salvaging operation
42. It can be concluded from Paras. 5 and 6 that _________. A. people hold entirely different views on the issue B. UNESCO’s view is different from archaeologists’ C. all salvaging operations should be prohibited D. attention should be paid to the find’s educational value
43. How did the author feel about the treasure from the Atocha (Para. 7)? A. She was unconcerned about where the treasure came from B. She was sad that she was unable to discover and salvage treasure. C. She was angry that tr