单选题 The findings of the two archaeologists ______ the burial customs of the ancient Egyptians.
A. paid attention to B. gained access to
C. threw light upon D. keep track of

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】[解析] C选项：threw light upon/on的意思为“阐明，使人们了解”，如：This study may throw light on its present state．(这种研究有助于说明它的目前状态。)句意：这两个考古学家的发现使人们了解古埃及人的葬礼风俗。故选C。
其他三项意思分别是：paid attention to注意，重视；gained access to有接近……的权利；keep track of掌握……的线索，保持对……的联系。