Bài giảng Tiếng Anh Lớp 11 - Unit 16: The wonders of the world - Lesson A: Reading

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1. The Great Wall of China
2. An Egyptian Pyramid
3. The Taj Mahal – A symbol of love
4. The Eiffel Tower
5. I. Before you read 1. Where is the Great Pyramid located ? - The Great Pyramid is located in Egypt 2. Was it built as a tomb for its royal families or president ? - It was built as a tomb for its royal families. Pyramid
6. * Vocabulary - tomb [tu:m] (n) : lăng mộ - mysterious [mis'tiəriəs] ( a ) bớ ẩn - ramp [rổmp] (n) : đường dốc - chamber ['t∫eimbə] (n) ~ (big) room - spiral ['spaiərəl] (a) : xoắn ốc - burial ['beriəl] (n) viợ̀c chụn cṍt, viợ̀c an táng - treasure ['treʒə] (n) chõu báu (vàng, bạc, đá quý ); kho báu - consist (of) [kən'sist] (v) gụ̀m có
7. Task 1 :Fill each blank with a suitable word, using the words in the box below. spiral chamber tomb mysterious ramp wonder 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.
8. II. While you read Activity 1: Scan the passage quickly and choose the best answer. What is the passage about ? A. The purpose of the Great Pyramid of Giza. B. The construction of the Great Pyramid. C. The special features of the Great Pyramid of Giza DD. A and B are correct
9. Activity 2: Read the passage and 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? 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?
10. Activity 2: Read the passage and answer the following questions. -1.ItWhereis locatedis onthetheGreatwest Pyramidbank of theofRiverGizaNilesituatedand it andwas builtwhenaroundwastheit built?year 2560 B.C. -2It. Howwas abouthigh 147and metreslarge highwas onthe a Greatbase ofPyramid 230 metresof square.Giza? 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.
11. 4. How did the people of ancient Egypt build the Great Pyramid? - It is thought that the ancient Egyptian 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 buried inside the pyramid.
12. III. After you read: (group work) Activity 1: Scan the passage and say what the following words refer to. Example: He (line 3) refers to Khufu who (line 4) refers to the thieves it (line 8) refers to the Great Pyramid It (line 9) refers to the Great Pyramid each (line 12) refers to the block of stone
13. Activity 2: Summarize information about the Great Pyramid of Giza. 1. Place ( where ) : - on the west bank of , in Egypt 2. Built ( who, when ) : - Pharaoh Khufu, around 2560 3. Special features ( height, area ): - 147 metres high, - 230 metres square 4. Purpose : - To serve as a tomb where Khufu died, - To protect the burial chamber from weather and thieves.
14. A: Among many wonders of the world, which one do you prefer? B: I prefer A: Why? B: Because and It is very beautiful It is very wonderful It makes me feel Reasons It helps me to know proud of my country much about history It is very special It is very mysterious
15. 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 ?