SGK Tiếng Anh 11 - Unit 16: THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD

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ÍUnil 1 6the wonders of the world
A. READING
Before you read
Below are two famous man-made wonders of the world. Look at them and answer the questions.
Can you name ■ these two wonders of the world?
Where do you think they are located?
What do you know about them?
While you read
Read the passage and then do the tasks that follow.
THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA
The Great Pyramid of Giza was built by the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu around the year 2560 BC. The purpose of this huge stone pyramid was to serve as a tomb when he died and to protect the burial chamber from the weather and from thieves who might try to steal the treasures and belongings there. The Great Pyramid is believed to have been built over a 20-year period. First, the site was prepared and then the huge blocks of stone were transported and put in their places.
When it was built, the Great Pyramid was 147 metres high on a base of 230 square metres. It ranked as the tallest structure on earth for more than 43 centuries, only to be surpassed in height in the nineteenth century AD. The structure consisted of approximately 2 million blocks of stone, each weighing about 2.5 tons. It has been suggested that there are enough blocks in the three pyramids to build a 3-metre high, 0.3-metre-thick wall around France.
Although it is not known how the blocks were put in place, several theories have been proposed. One theory involves the construction of a straight or spiral ramp that was raised as the construction proceeded. A second theory suggests that the blocks were lifted and placed using thousands of huge weight arms.
Today, the Great Pyramid of Giza is enclosed, together with the other pyramids in the tourist region of the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the River Nile. Also in the area is the museum housing the mysterious Sun Boat, only discovered in 1954 near the south side of the pyramid. The boat is believed to have been used to carry the body of Khufu in his last journey on earth before being buried inside the pyramid.
Kir Task 1. The words in the box all appear in the passage. Fill each blank
with a suitable word.
mysterious
chamber
ramp
spiral
tomb
wonder
Last week we paid a visit to the	of an unknown mandarin.
The movie was about a	of the world.
A	is needed at the exit and the entrance for
wheelchairs users.
The Queen’s private	is not opened to public. .
It’s not known why Beson disappeared in	circumstances.
A snail’s shell is	in form.
Knr Task Answer the following questions.
Where is the Great Pyramid of Giza situated and when was it built?
How high and large was the Great Pyramid of Giza?
What was the purpose of this huge stone pyramid?
How did the people of ancient Egypt build the Great Pyramid?
According to the passage, what is the boat believed to have been used for?
Kễ3 Task 3. Scan the text and say what the following words refer to.
Example: He (line 3) refers to Khufu.
who (line 4)	
it (line 8)	
It (line 9)	
each (line 12)	
After you read
Work in pairs. Discuss the question: Which of the wonders of the world do you prefer and why?
B. speaking
H3T Task 1. The sentences below all appear in the reading passage. Work in pairs. Which sentences express facts (F) and which ones, opinions (O)? Put a tick (/) in the right column.
F o
The Great Pyramid is believed to have been built	
over a 20-year period.	ỊZ]D
The Great Pyramid was 147 metres high.	DO
The Great Pyramid ranked as the tallest structure
on earth for more than 43 centuries.	DD
The structure consisted of approximately 2 million
blocks of stone.	I—II—I
One theory involves the construction of a straight or
spiral ramp that was raised as the construction proceeded. DD
A second theory suggests that the blocks were lifted
and placed using thousands of huge weight ;ms.	L—II—I
The boat is believed to have been used to carry the body of Khufu in his last journey on earth before being buried
inside the pyramid.	I—II—I
Ihg3 Task 2. Work in pairs. Tell your partner about some facts and opinions of the Great Pyramid of Giza, using the information in Task 1. Example:
Fact:	The Great Pyramid of Giza was 147 metres high.
Opinion: The Great Pyramid is believed to have been built over a
20 -year period.
Kễ3 Task 3. Work in groups. Discuss possible answers to the following questions, using the suggestions below.
Who built the Great Pyramid of Giza?
How long did it take to build it?
Where did the builders find the stones?
How did they transport them?
How could they build the Pyramid so high?
Useful language:
-1 think/1 am sure ....
It is said that.:.
The pyramid is said / believed /thought to have been ...
Probably they...
They must / can /may / might have ...
Examples:
-1 think that the Great Pyramid of Giza was built by a giant.
The Great Pyramid of Giza is thought to have been built by a giant.
Probably a giant built the Great Pyramid of Giza.
A giant might have built the Great Pyramid of Giza.
c. LISTENING
Before you listen
Look at the picture and answer the questions that follow.
1.
2.
3.
What can you see in the picture? Where do you think it is?
When do you think it was built?
• Listen and repeat.
man-made wonder	Ming Dynasty
magnificence and significance	ancient
World Heritage	stone roadway
UNESCO	Beijing •
While you listen
dr Task 1 Listen to the passage about the Great Wall of China and fill in the missing information.
The Great Wall of China
Attraction of the wall
It is said to be visible from (1)
It was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in (2)
Construction of the wall
It was mostly built during (3)
It took (4)	years to complete the wall.
Some of its parts were built around (5)
Special features of the wall
The length of the wall is (6)
The average height of the wall is (7)
The ancient people used (8)	to build
the roadway.
KIT Task 2. Listen to the passage again and answer the following question's
When did the ancient Chinese start building the Great Wall?
How many provinces does the wall cover?
Why is it considered one of the greatest man-made wonders in the world?
Which part of the wall is the best choice for visit? Why?
After you listen
Work in groups. Tell your partners why the Great Wall is considered one of the greatest wonders in the world and how it was bililt.
D. WRITING
Below are some notes made by a visitor to the Ponagar Cham Towers in Nha Trang. Use his/her notes to write a report on the visit.
Brief introduction:
Brief tour to Ponagar Cham Towers in Nha Trang
Example of Cham architecture in central Vietnam
Details:
Consist of 4 towers
Located on Cu Lao Marble Hill, 2km north of Nha Trang
Built between 8th and 13 th centuries
Each tower dedicated to a different god
Largest tower 22.5m high, built in honour of Lady Thien Y, contain sandstone statue, sit on Buddha’s throne
Statue 2.6m high, with 10 hands, hold objects, illustrate the Buddha’s power
Summary of the visit:
Last 5 hours
Tiring but enjoyable, memorable
E. LANGUAGE FOCUS
Pronunciation: /ft/ - /vdzz - /fs/ - /vz/
Grammar:
It is said that...
People say that...
Pronunciation
• Listen and repeat.
/ft/
/vd/
/fs/
/vz/
gift
arrived
coughs
behaves
lift
loved
laughs
loves
soft
moved
roofs
knives
• Practise reading aloud these sentences.
They are not on the roofs now. They’ve been moved to the ground. Use the lift. I’ll ring to say you’ve arrived.
I think he’s improved, but he still coughs a lot.
We have plenty of laughs. We miss him when he leaves.
He loves a nurse. Her name’s Soft. He wants me to bring her this gift. 5.. He brought me a gift when he arrived.
Grammar
Exercise 1. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
Example:
It is said that the Great Pyramid of Giza was built over a 20-year period.
The Great Pyramid of Giza is said	.
- The Great Pyramid of Giza is said to have been built over a 20-year period.
It is said that many people are homeless after the floods.
Many people are said	.
It is thought that the prisoner escaped by climbing over the wall.
Exercise 2. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
Example:
People say that he is 108 years old.
He is said	
- He is said to be 1 08 years old.
People think that he is very clever.
He is thought	.
People believe that the wanted man is living in New York.
The wanted man	.
People know that he is very rich.
He 	__..
People suppose that the film is very good.
The film	.
People think that many people were killed in the accident.
Many people	.
People think that about a million puppies are bom each year.
About a million puppies	.
People say that the factories are much worse.
The factories	.
People say that those dogs are dangerous.
Those dogs	.