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Let’s name the pictures
The Eiffel Tower
Sydney Opera House
The Great Wall
The Statue of Liberty
The Taj Mahal
The Great Pyramid of Giza
What do you know about them?
Unit 16
The Pyramids of Giza
Egypt
The Wonders Of
The World
A. READING
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.
The Great pyramid of Giza
Pyramid (n) /`pIrəmid/

Vocabulary
A chamber for the dead
tomb (n) /tu:m/
treasure (n) /`treʒə/
Stored wealth in the form of valuables such as: money, jewel
burial chamber (n) / `beriəl `t∫eimbə/

spiral ramp (n) / `spaiərəl ræmp/
Belongings (n) / bi`lɔηiηz /
Đồ dùng cá nhân
Enternal (a)/ i:`tə:nl /
Tồn tại, đời đời, vĩnh viễn
Surpass (v) / sə:`pɑ:s /
Hơn, vượt, trội hơn
Theory (n) /‘ θiəri /
Học thuyết; lý thuyết
Throne (n) / θroun /
Ngai, ngai vàng
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 metres square. 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 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 museum housing the mysterious Sun Boat, only discovered in 1954 near the south side of the pyramid. The boat is believed to have used to carry the body of Khufu in his last journey on earth before being buried inside the pyramid.
Please complete these sentences with the words
they have just learnt
1. The Great ................ is one of The 7 wonders in the world.
2. They found a ......................... in an isolated island.
3. Excuse me, Can you tell me where King Tu Duc ............ is?
4. The purpose of this huge stone pyramid was to serve as a tomb when he died and to protect the ............................ from the weather and from thieves who might try to steal the treasures and belongings there.
5. One theory involves the construction of a straight or
............................ that was raised as the construction proceeded
Pyramid
tomb
treasure
burial chamber
spiral ramp
Task1
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 metres square. 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 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 museum housing the mysterious Sun Boat, only discovered in 1954 near the south side of the pyramid. The boat is believed to have used to carry the body of Khufu in his last journey on earth before being buried inside the pyramid.
The words in the box all appear in the passagge. Fill each blank with a suitable word
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 the entrance for wheelchairs users.
4. The Queen’s private …………….. Is not opened to public.
5. It’s not known why Beson disappeared is …………...... circumstances
6. A snail’s shell is …….……… in form
tomb
ramp
wonder
chamber
mysterious
spiral
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?
? It is situated on the west bank of the River Nile and was built around the year 2560 BC.
? It was about 147 metres high on 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.
? It is thought that ancient Egyptians used straight or spiral ramps or huge weight arms to left and place the blocks of stone.
? The boat is believed to have been used to carry the body of Khufu in his last journey on earth before being inside the Pyramid.
Answer the following questions
Task 3:
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 metres square. 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 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 museum housing the mysterious Sun Boat, only discovered in 1954 near the south side of the pyramid. The boat is believed to have used to carry the body of Khufu in his last journey on earth before being buried inside the pyramid.
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 metres square. 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 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 museum housing the mysterious Sun Boat, only discovered in 1954 near the south side of the pyramid. The boat is believed to have used to carry the body of Khufu in his last journey on earth before being buried inside the pyramid.
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 metres square. 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 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 museum housing the mysterious Sun Boat, only discovered in 1954 near the south side of the pyramid. The boat is believed to have used to carry the body of Khufu in his last journey on earth before being buried inside the pyramid.
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 metres square. 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 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 museum housing the mysterious Sun Boat, only discovered in 1954 near the south side of the pyramid. The boat is believed to have used to carry the body of Khufu in his last journey on earth before being buried inside the pyramid.
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 metres square. 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 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 museum housing the mysterious Sun Boat, only discovered in 1954 near the south side of the pyramid. The boat is believed to have used to carry the body of Khufu in his last journey on earth before being buried inside the pyramid.
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)
refers to the thieves
refers to the Great Pyramid
refers to the block of stone
refers to the Great Pyramid
Task4
What is the passage about ?
A. The purpose of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
B. The construction of the Great Pyramid.
C. The special features of the Great Pyramid of Giza
D. A and B are correct
D
Task5
Scan the passage quickly and choose the best answer.
2560 BC
147/230
over 20 years
2 million blocks of stone
the west bank of the River Nile,
Egypt
Pharaoh Khufu
Task 6
Talk about the Great Pyramid using the following information
built the Great Pyramid of Giza
It is situated on
- It was built around the year
- It was 147 metres high and 230 metres square
It took them over 20 years to build it
The structure consisted of approximately
Purpose
To serve as a tomb where Khufu died,
To protect the burial chamber from weather and thieves.
The Great
Pyramid of Giza
Which of the wonders of the world do you prefer and why?
Wonders
of the World
Colossus
of rhodes
Hanging Gardens
of babylon
Mausoleum of
halicarnassus
Pharos of
alexandria
Temple of Artemis
at Epheseus
Great Pyramid of
Giza
Egypt
Statue of Zeus
at Olympia
Iraq
Turkey
Greece
Egypt
Greece
Greece
Homework
Write a passage about your favorite wonder of the world.
Collect more information about the wonders you know in the world.
Summarize the text.
The End
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