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- HSK 1Animals
Why doesn't a snail's shell get too small as it grows?
蜗牛长大了，壳怎么不会太小？
- HSK 2History and archaeology
Were the patterns on this ancient pillow painted on?
这只古枕头的花纹，是画出来的吗？
- HSK 2Prehistory and geology
Why do mountains in a desert contain fossils of sea life?
沙漠里的山，怎么会有海里的化石？
- HSK 6Prehistory and geology
Why ask nearby volcanic ash about a dinosaur fossil's age?
恐龙化石的年龄，为什么要问旁边的火山灰？
- HSK 6History and archaeology
Why can one ancient bell produce two tones?
一口古钟，为什么能敲出两个音？
- HSK 3Arts and entertainment
The same seven pieces: how can they make different pictures?
同样七块板，怎么变出不同的图案？