Uni 7
NATURAL
t WONDERS
LESSON 5: SKILLS 1

Unit 7
NATURAL WONDERS OF THE
WORLD
LESSON 5: SKILLS 1

OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
o Read for specific information about the Dolomites a travel destination;
o Talk about the Great Barrier Reef.

LESSON 5: SKILLS 1
Option 1: Brainstorming
Option 2: Mountain Chain Reaction

WARM-UP

READING

Vocabulary
Task 1: Work in groups. Look at the picture and answer the
questions.
Task 2: Read the text and match the highlighted words with their
meanings or explanations.
Task 3: Read the text again and choose the correct answer to each
question.
Task 4: Work in pairs. Ask and answer about the Great Barrier
Reef, using the facts below. Then prepare a short talk about it.
Task 5: Work in groups. Introduce the Great Barrier Reef to the
class.

SPEAKING

CONSOLIDATION

Wrap-up
Homework

WARM-UP

OPTION 1

Brainstorming

WARM-UP

OPTION 1

Questions:

Brainstorming

- What beauty spots/ landscapes/
natural wonders you know?
-Have you ever heard of or read
about the Dolomites?

WARM-UP

OPTION 2

Mountain Chain
Reaction

WARM-UP

OPTION 2
- Shout out words associated
with mountains.

Information:
- landscape, weather,
activities and emotions.

WARM-UP

OPTION 2

Suggested answers
Landscape: peak, valley, cliff, …
Weather: cold, windy, sunny, foggy,
…
Activities: hiking, climbing,
camping, bird watching, taking
photos, ….
Emotions: peace, excitement,
adventure, freedom,…

VOCABULARY

majestic (adj)
/məˈdʒestɪk/
uy nghi, tráng lệ

beautiful, powerful
E.g. The majestic
Montana scenery
will leave you
breathless.

VOCABULARY

occur (v)
/əˈkɜː/

xảy ra

happen (especially
unexpected events)

E.g. I hope this never
occurs again, but I'm
prepared if it does.

VOCABULARY

New words
1. majestic (adj)
2. occur (v)

Pronunciation

Meaning

/məˈdʒestɪk/

uy nghi,
tráng lệ

/əˈkɜː/

xảy ra

READING
1 Work in groups. Look at the picture and answer the questions.
- Work in groups.
- Imagine what activities visitors can do when they go
there.

READING
1

Questions:

1/ What do you see in the
picture?
Beautiful nature: snow-covered
mountains, forests, green grass,
nice houses at the foot of the
mountain, …
2/ What activities do you think
visitors can do there?
Cycling, walking, climbing mountains, skiing,
trekking, taking pictures, camping, …

READING
2

Read the text and match the highlighted words with their
meanings or explanations.

- Read the text quickly and find the places where the
words in the left column appear.
- Use the context in which these words appear to choose
the right meanings / explanations.

READING
The Dolomites – Paradise at Your Feet
If you haven't decided on where to travel this holiday, consider the Dolomites!
The Dolomites are a mountain range in Italy. It was recognised as a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 2009. The Dolomites are part of the Alps, stretching from
the Adige River to the Piave River valley. This mountain range has a total area of
about 141,900 hectares. It has 18 peaks over 3,000 metres high. It is easy to get
access to most parts of the Dolomites.
The Dolomites are a majestic site. They are widely regarded as being among the
most attractive mountain landscapes in the world. There are steep rocky cliffs,
sharp peaks, narrow and deep valleys, and white snow on the mountain top.
Their natural scenery attracts tourists from many parts of the world.

READING
The Dolomites are a popular place for winter skiing, mountain climbing, hiking,
and cycling any time of the year. An annual bicycle race covering seven mountain
passes on the Dolomites occurs in the first week of July. So do not hesitate to
book a tour to the Dolomites to see and do these things for yourself!

Words

Meaning/Explanation

1. consider

a. impressive, magnificent

2. peaks

b. happens

1. c

3. majestic

2. d
c. to think about something 3. a
carefully

4. occurs

d. pointed tops, mountains

4. b

READING
3 Read the text again and choose the correct answer to each
question.

1. According to the text, the Dolomites are a ______.
A. river
C. mountain range

B. work of art

A. be unhappy
C. hurry

B. be indecisive

D. valley
2. The word “hesitate” in the last sentence of the text is closest in
meaning to ______

D. decide

READING
3 Read the text again and choose the correct answer to each
question.

3. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the text?
A. The Dolomites are in Italy.
B. You can get access to the Dolomites easily.
C. The Dolomites are a World Heritage Site.
D. You can cycle in the Dolomites only in July.

READING
3 Read the text again and choose the correct answer to each
question.

4. This text is probably taken from ______.
A. a travel brochure
B. a science journal
C. a novel
D. an arts magazine

EXTRA ACTIVITY
- Work in pairs.
- Look at the text, then one asks two comprehension
questions about the text, and the other answers.
- Then swap roles.

LESSON 5: SKILLS 1
Option 1: Brainstorming
Option 2: Mountain Chain Reaction

WARM-UP

READING

SPEAKING

Vocabulary
Task 1: Work in groups. Look at the picture and answer the
questions.
Task 2: Read the text and match the highlighted words with their
meanings or explanations.
Task 3: Read the text again and choose the correct answer to each
question.
Task 4: Work in pairs. Ask and answer about the Great Barrier
Reef, using the facts below. Then prepare a short talk about it.
Task 5: Work in groups. Introduce the Great Barrier Reef to the
class.

SPEAKING
Work in pairs. Ask and answer about the Great Barrier Reef, using the
4 facts below. Then prepare a short talk about it.

- Work in pairs.
- One asks questions, and the other answers, then they
swap roles.

SPEAKING
World Heritage Site (1981)
Location: the Coral Sea, Australia
Total area: about 334,400 km2
Over 400 different types of corals
Tourists' activities: coral watching,
sailing, scuba diving

Examples:
A: When did the Great Barrier
Reef become a World Heritage
Site?
B: In 1981.
A: Where is it located?
B: In the Coral Sea, Australia.…

SPEAKING

5 Work in groups. Introduce the Great Barrier Reef to the class.

- Look at the sentences given, and think how to continue
the talk, and what to say.
- Work in groups to use the answers in 4 and the vocabulary
learnt in the unit to talk about the Great Barrier Reef.

SPEAKING
Suggested answer:
The Great Barrier Reef is a World Heritage Site. It
was recognised by UNESCO in 1981. It's located in
the Coral Sea, Australia. The total area of this reef is
about 334,400 km2. There are over 400 different
types of corals living in the site. When you come
here, you can take part in a lot of activities: coral
watching, sailing, scuba diving, and so on. The Great
Barrier Reef is the world's biggest single living
structure. But this natural wonder is now in danger,
and it needs much effort to protect it from damage.

LESSON 5: SKILLS 1
Option 1: Brainstorming
Option 2: Mountain Chain Reaction

WARM-UP

READING

Vocabulary
Task 1: Work in groups. Look at the picture and answer the
questions.
Task 2: Read the text and match the highlighted words with their
meanings or explanations.
Task 3: Read the text again and choose the correct answer to each
question.
Task 4: Work in pairs. Ask and answer about the Great Barrier
Reef, using the facts below. Then prepare a short talk about it.
Task 5: Work in groups. Introduce the Great Barrier Reef to the
class.

SPEAKING

CONSOLIDATION

Wrap-up
Homework

CONSOLIDATION

1 Wrap-up
What have we learnt in this lesson?
 Read for specific information about the Dolomites - a
travel destination.
 Talk about the Great Barrier Reef.

CONSOLIDATION

2 Homework
- Do exercises in the workbook.

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