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29. The passage informs us that ...

A) seamen in the 18th century often made up unlikely stories.

B) there were no people on the island until the 18th century.

C) the reason for the construction of the statues is not understood.

D) there are between ten and twenty statues on the island.

30. It is stated in the passage that ...

A) the statues are situated in the most remote part of the island.

B) the first seafarers to land on the island were very skillful.

C) the civilisation of Easter Island was destroyed by a volcanic eruption.

D) Easter Island is a long way from the nearest continent.

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