WELCOME TO OUR CLASS
Hoang Quoc Viet High School
Teacher : Phạm Thị Ngọc Dung
Warmer
Guessing : What are they ?
The Great Wall of China
An Egyptian Pyramid
The Taj Mahal – A symbol of love
The Eiffel Tower
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
Unit 16 : The wonders of the world
* Vocabulary
* Tomb [tu:m] (n) :
* Mysterious [mis`tiəriəs] ( a )
* Ramp [ræmp] (n) :
* Chamber [`t∫eimbə] (n)
* Spiral [`spaiərəl] (a) :


lăng mộ
~ (big) room
xoắn ốc
bí ẩn
đường dốc
Task 1 :
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 nail’s shell is …………………….. in form.
Fill each blank with a suitable word, using the words in the box below.
Unit 16 : The wonders of the world
Unit 16 : The wonders of the world
II. While you read
Activity 1: Scan the passage quickly and choose
the best answer.
What is the passage about ?
The purpose of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
The construction of the Great Pyramid.
The special features of the Great Pyramid of Giza
A and B are correct
D
Unit 16 : The wonders of the world
Activity 2 : Read the passage and answer the following
questions.
Who built the Great Pyramid of Giza ?
When was it built ?
Where is the Great Pyramid of Giza ?
What was the purpose of this huge stone Pyramid ?
How high and large was the Great Pyramid of Giza ?
How long did it take them to build the Great Pyramid of Giza ?
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Lucky stars
Game is over
Where is the Great Pyramid of Giza ?
- It is in Egypt
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How long did it take them to build the Great Pyramid of Giza ?
- It took them over 20 years
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Congratulation!
You’ve got 10 points
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How high and large was the Great Pyramid of Giza ?
- It was 147 metres high and 230 metres square
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When was it built ?
- It was built around the year 2560 BC.
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Congratulation!
You’ve got 2 points
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What was the purpose of this huge stone Pyramid ?
- To serve as a tomb and protect the burial chamber from the weather and from thieves.
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Who built the Great Pyramid of Giza ?
- Pharaoh Khufu.
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III. After you read: ( group work )
Summarize information about the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Place ( where ) :………………………………...........
Built ( who, when ) :………………………………....
Special features ( height, area ) :…………………....

Purpose :……………………………………………………
Unit 16 : The wonders of the world
- Egypt
- Pharaoh Khufu, around 2560
- 147 metres high, 230 metres square
To serve as a tomb where Khufu died,
To protect the burial chamber from weather and thieves.
Unit 16 : The wonders of the world
I. Warmer : Guessing II. Pre – reading 1. Vocabulary 2. Task 1 : Gap – filling III. While – reading 1. Activity 1 : Choose the best anser. 2. Activity 2 : Answer the questions.
IV. Homework
- Learn new words
Answer the question :
* How did the people of ancient Egypt built the Great Pyramid ?