Integrate writing : Carved stone balls are a curious type of artifact found at a number of locations in Scotland. They date from the late Neolithic period, around 4,000 years ago. They are round in shape; they were carved from several types of stone; most

The listening claims that the carved stone balls found at a number of locations in scotland are not very beneficial in terms of their purpose and meaning. This claim is not in agreement with that of the reading passage, which gives three theories to establish the utility and purpose of these balls.

According to lecture, the carved stone balls were not used as the weapons for hunting because the balls discovered show no signs of wear, damage, or any crack unlike the commonly used weapons like axe, which are full of signs of wear and tear (after they have been used for hunting). The reading ...

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