WARM-UP: What is its name?
WARM-UP: What is its name?
Taj Mahal
Unit 8
OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Communication and culture
I-Communication: A field trip to a heritage site

1.Activity 1: Work in groups. Your group needs to decide on a heritage site to visit on your next field trip.
Hoi An
My Son Sanctuary
Citadel of Ho Dynasty

2.Activity 2: Present your group’s decision on the heritage site to visit to the class. Try to convince your classmates that this would be the best place to see.
Hoi An Ancient Town
- It is 30 km to the south of Da Nang, on the banks of the Thu Bon River, a very popular tourist destination in Viet Nam (Thu Bon River is also known as Hoi An River)
- It was recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1999
- Its attractions are temples, pagodas, ancient homes…
=> I would like to visit Hoi An Ancient Town.
It is 30 km to the south of Da Nang, on the banks of the Thu Bon River, a very popular tourist destination in Viet Nam. It is a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. It was recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1999. Visitors can visit temples, pagodas, ancient homes , relics of the Sa Huynh and Cham culture, Hoi An river , Cua Dai Beach…
II.Culture: Taj Mahal, a World Heritage Site
II- Culture:
Taj Mahal, a World Heritage Site
1.Activity 1: Look at the photo of Taj Mahal, a world heritage site. Answer the questions
1.Where do you think it is?

2.What do you think you can see there?



It’s in India
I can see a significant architecture, the tomb of the King and the Queen
Read the text and find new words.
Vocabulary
Giant (a):
By order of:
Give birth to:
Construction (n):
Acknowledge (v):
Harmonious (a):
Vocabulary
Giant (a): = very big
By order of: theo lệnh của
Give birth to: sinh con
Construction (n): việc xây dựng
Acknowledge (v): công nhận
Harmonious (a): hài hòa
2.Activity 2: Read the text. Match the highlighted words in the text with the definitions below.
1.A round roof that has a circular base:
2. an excellent work of art:
3. an impressive building housing a tomb or group of tombs:
4. a place for Muslims to worship:
2.Activity 2: Read the text. Match the highlighted words in the text with the definitions below.
1.A round roof that has a circular base: dome: mái vòm
2. an excellent work of art: masterpiece :kiệt tác
3. an impressive building housing a tomb or group of tombs: mausoleum :lăng
4. a place for Muslims to worship: mosque: nhà thờ (Hồi giáo)
3.Activity 3. Answer the questions.

1. Why was Taj Mahal built?
2. How long did it take to complete the constructions of the Taj Mahal complex?
3. Why is Taj Mahal considered to be an outstanding work of art?



1. Why was Taj Mahal built?
It was built by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth.
2. How long did it take to complete the constructions of the Taj Mahal complex?
It took 21 years, from 1632 to 1653.
3. Why is Taj Mahal considered to be an outstanding work of art?
Taj Mahal features a magnificent marble dome on the top of the tomb, decorated with a lotus design. It represents the greatest architectural and artistic achievement Muslim art. Its unique beauty comes from the balance and harmonious blending of various elements.
4.Activity 4. If you had the opportunity to travel, would you visit Taj Mahal? Give reasons for your decision.

Homework
Read and translate the text into Vietnamese.
Learn new words and make sentences.
Prepare Unit 8: Looking back & Project.