CAU KE HIGH SCHOOL
Class: 11-A2 Dinh QuocThai
Unit 16 THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD
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WORLD
HUGE
BEAUTIFUL
TALL
STRUCTURE .
THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD
A. READING
Unit 16
4. The Great wall in China
7. Giza Pyramid in Egypt
3.Tai Mahah in India
8. Christ the Redeemer in Brazil
5. Eiffel Tower in France
6.Statue of Liberty in USA
2. Golden Gate bridge in USA
1. Petronas towers in Malaysia
9. The Guangzhou TV & Sightseeing Tower in China
A
I
H
G
F
E
D
c
B
THE GREAT PYNAMID OF GIZA also called the Pyramid of Khufu
The Giza Plateau is a plateau that is located in Giza , Egypt
Giza or Gizah
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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 ranks 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.
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 in .............circumstances.
6. A snail`s shell is .................. in form.
mysterious
chamber
ramp
spiral
tomb
wonder
Task 1. Use the words in the box and fill each blank with a suitable word
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 ranks 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.
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 in .............circumstances.
6. A snail`s shell is .................. in form.
mysterious
chamber
ramp
spiral
tomb
wonder
Task 1. Use the words in the box and fill each blank with a suitable word
Match the word with the correct picture
pharaoh
tomb
burial chamber
spiral ramp
treasures
block of stone
belongings
1
2
3
7
6
5
4
Task 2. 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)
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 ranks 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.
Task 2. 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


Task 3. Answer the following questions
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?
Lucky numbers
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
Where is the Great Pyramid of Giza situated and when was it built?
It is situated on the west bank of the River Nile and was built around the year 2560 BC.
2. How high and large was the Great Pyramid of Giza?
It was about 147 metres high on base of 230 metres square.
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 chamber from the weather and from thieves who might try to steal the treasures and belongings there.
4. How did the people of ancient Egypt build the Great Pyramid?
It is thought that ancient Egyptians used straight or spiral ramps or huge weight arms to lift and place the blocks of stone
5. According to the passage, what is the boat believed to have been used for?
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.
AFTER YOU READ
Work in groups. Discuss
Which of the wonders of the world do you prefer? Why?
Home work
* Summarize the main points of the lesson.
* Collect more information about the
wonders the world you know.
GOOD BYE !
THANK FOR YOUR ATTENTION !
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 ranks 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.
Lucky Number
1
1
Lucky Number
1
2
Where is the Great Pyramid of Giza situated and when was it built?
It is situated on the west bank of the River Nile (line2,paragraph 4)
How high and large was the Great Pyramid of Giza?
It was about 147 metres high on base of 230 metres square.
(line 1-2, paragraph 2 )
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 chamber from the weather and from thieves who might try to steal the treasures and belongings there. (line 2-5 , paragraph 5)
How did the people of ancient Egypt build the Great Pyramid?
It is thought that ancient Egyptians used straight or spiral ramps or huge weight arms to lift and place the blocks of stone (line 2-5, paragraph 3)
According to the passage, what is the boat believed to have been used for?
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. (line 5-7, paragraph 4)
Lucky Number
1
7