Warmer
Guessing : What are they ?
The Great Wall of China
An Egyptian Pyramid
The Taj Mahal in India– A symbol of love
The Eiffel Tower
In Paris.
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
THE GREAT PYNAMID OF GIZA also called the Pyramid of Khufu
The Giza Plateau is a plateau that is located in Giza , Egypt
I- Before you read
Read the passage and find new words
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 Geart 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 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 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.
- treasure (n) /`treʒə/
* Vocabulary
- belongings (n) / bi`lɔηiηz /
The things sb owns or
has with him or her
- rank (v) / ræηk /
Tài sản
To give sb or sth a position on such a list
Xếp hạng
- proceed (v) / prə`si:d /
To progress
Châu báu, kho báu
Tiếp tục
- propose ( v) / prə`pouz /
Make suggestion
Đề xuất
- enclose (v) / in`klouz /
Surround in sth
Bao quanh
- plateau (n) / `plætou /
Cao nguyên
* Structures: + The Great Pyramid is believed to have been built …….,
+ The boat is believed to have been used ……,
* Vocabulary
- tomb [tu:m] (n) :
- mysterious [mis`tiəriəs] ( a )
- ramp [ræmp] (n) :
- chamber [`t∫eimbə] (n)
- spiral [`spaiərəl] (a) :
- burial [`beriəl] (n)
- consist (of) [kən`sist] (v)
lăng mộ
~ (big) room
xoắn ốc
bí ẩn
đường dốc
việc chôn cất, việc an táng
gồm có
- treasure (n) /`treʒə/: Kho báuchâu báu
- belongings (n) / bi`lɔηiηz /: của cải, tài sản
rank (v) / ræηk /: xếp hạng
- proceed (v) / prə`si:d /: tiếp tục
propose ( v) / prə`pouz /: đề xuất
- enclose (v) / in`klouz /: bao quanh
- plateau (n) / `plætou /: cao nguyên
- tomb [tu:m] (n) :lăng, mộ
- mysterious [mis`tiəriəs] ( a ) : bí ẩn
- ramp [ræmp] (n) : đường dốc
- chamber [`t∫eimbə] (n): phòng lớn
- spiral [`spaiərəl] (a) : xoắn ốc
- burial [`beriəl] (n): việc chôn cất, an táng
- consist (of) [kən`sist] (v): bao gồm
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
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?
2. Task 2: Answer the following questions.
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?
2. Task 2: Answer the following questions.
 It is situated on the west bank of the River Nile ( lines 2- 3 par 4) and was built around the year 2560B.C ( lines 1- 2 par 1)
It was about 147 metres high on a base of 230 meters square.
( lines 1- 2 par 2).
3. What was the purpose of this huge stone pyramid?
 The purpose of this huge stone pyramid was to serve as a tomb when the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu died and to protect the burial champers from the weather and from thieves who might try to steal the treasures and belongings there. ( lines 2- 5 par 1)
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 though that ancient Egyptians used straight or spiral ramps or huge weight arms to lift and placed the blocks of stone. ( lines 2- 5 par 3)
 The boat is believed to have been used to carry the body of Khufu in his last journey on the earth before being buried inside the pyramid. ( lines 5- 6 par 4)
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
Task 3: Scan the passage and say what the following words refer to.
Unit 16 : The wonders of the world
III. After you read:
Example: He (line 3) refers to Khufu
Homework
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,
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
- Among many wonders of the world, which one do you prefer?
I prefer ...................
- Why?
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. Task 2 : Answer the questions 2. Task 3 : Find the main words/ phrases.
IV. Homework
Learn new words
- Summarize information about the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Answer the question :
* Among many wonders of the world, which one do you prefer? Why?
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