Unit 16 - reading

Warmer
Guessing : What are they ?
The Great Wall of China
An Egyptian Pyramid
The Taj Mahal – A symbol of love
The Eiffel Tower
Unit 16 : The wonders of the world
A - Reading
I. Before you read
1. Where is the Great Pyramid located ?
2. Was it built as a tomb for its royal families or president ?
- The Great Pyramid is located in Egypt
- It was built as a tomb for its royal families.
Pyramid
Unit 16 : The wonders of the world
* Vocabulary
- tomb [tu:m] (n) :
- mysterious [mis`tiəriəs] ( a )
- ramp [ræmp] (n) :
- chamber [`t∫eimbə] (n)
- spiral [`spaiərəl] (a) :
- burial [`beriəl] (n)
- treasure [`treʒə] (n)
- consist (of) [kən`sist] (v)
lăng mộ
~ (big) room
xoắn ốc
bí ẩn
đường dốc
châu báu (vàng, bạc, đá quý..); kho báu
việc chôn cất, việc an táng
gồm có
Task 1 :Fill each blank with a suitable word, using the words in the box below.
mysterious
chamber
ramp
tomb
wonder
spiral
1. Last week we paid a visit to the …………… of an unknown mandarin.
2. The movie was about a …………… of the world.
3. A ………… is needed at the exit and entrance for wheelchairs users.
4. The Queen’s private ………………. is not opened to public.
5. It’s not known why Beson disappeared in ………………...circumstances.
6. A snail’s shell is …………………….. in form.
Unit 16 : The wonders of the world
Unit 16 : The wonders of the world
What is the passage about ?
The purpose of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
The construction of the Great Pyramid.
The special features of the Great Pyramid of Giza
A and B are correct
D
Activity 1: Scan the passage quickly and choose the best answer.
II. While you read
1. Where is the Great Pyramid of Giza situated and when was it built?
2. How high and large was the Great Pyramid of Giza?
3. What was the purpose of this huge stone Pyramid?
4. How did the people of ancient Egypt build the Great Pyramid?
5. According to the passage, what is the boat believed to have been used for?
Activity 2: Read the passage and answer the following questions.
- It is located on the west bank of the River Nile and it was built around the year 2560 B.C.
Activity 2: Read the passage and answer the following questions.
3. What was the purpose of this huge stone Pyramid?
2. How high and large was the Great Pyramid of Giza?
1. Where is the Great Pyramid of Giza situated and when was it built?
- It was about 147 metres high on a base of 230 metres square.
- The purpose of this huge stone Pyramid was to serve as a tomb when the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu died and to protect the burial chamber from the weather and from thieves who might try to steal the treasures and belongings there.
5. According to the passage, what is the boat believed to have been used for?
- It is thought that the ancient Egyptian used straight or spiral ramps /or huge weight arms to lift and place the blocks of stone.
4. How did the people of ancient Egypt build the Great 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.
who (line 4) ………………………………
it (line 8) ………………………………
It (line 9) ...........................................
each (line 12) ………………………………
refers to the thieves
refers to the Great Pyramid
refers to the Great Pyramid
refers to the block of stone
Activity 1: Scan the passage and say what the following words refer to.
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III. After you read: (group work)
Example: He (line 3) refers to Khufu
1. Place ( where ) :...........................................................
2. Built ( who, when ) :....................................................
3. Special features ( height, area ): ...............................

4. Purpose :......................................................................
Unit 16 : The wonders of the world
- on the west bank of ... , in Egypt
- Pharaoh Khufu, around 2560
- To serve as a tomb where Khufu died,
Activity 2: Summarize information about the Great Pyramid of Giza.
- To protect the burial chamber from weather and thieves.
- 147 metres high,
- 230 metres square
Reasons
It is very beautiful
It is very special
It helps me to know
much about history
It is very mysterious
It makes me feel
proud of my country
It is very wonderful
A: Among many wonders of the world, which one do you prefer?
B: I prefer ...................
A: Why?
B: Because ................... and ...............
Unit 16 : The wonders of the world
I. Warmer : Guessing II. Pre – reading 1. Vocabulary 2. Task 1 : Gap – filling III. While – reading 1. Activity 1 : Choose the best anser. 2. Activity 2 : Answer the questions.
IV. Homework
- Learn new words
Answer the question :
* How did the people of ancient Egypt built the Great Pyramid ?