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INTERMEDIATE (B1-B2)
WONDERS OF
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Warm up
Look at the images below and answer the following questions.
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1.
Where are these places? What are they called? What do you know about them?
2.
Have you ever visited them? Which would you like to visit most? Why? Rank your top three.
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Focus on vocabulary
Part A: Match each word or phrase to its correct definition.
Group 1
1.
monument (n)
a.
connected with the Muslim religion
2.
Islamic (adj.)
b.
a place where a dead person is buried, especially a place
built of stone above or below the ground
3.
tomb (n)
c.
a large building with a square or triangular base and
sloping sides that meet in a point at the top.
4.
civilization (n)
d.
a society, its culture and its way of life during a particular
period of time or in a particular part of the world
5.
pyramid (n)
e.
a building or statue built to remind people of a famous
person or event
Group 2
1.
ruin (n)
a.
a group of countries or states that are controlled by one
leader or government
2.
temple (n)
b.
a building used for religious worship, especially
Buddhists, Hindus and Sikhs
3.
Christianity (n)
c.
the religion that is based on the teachings of Jesus
Christ and the belief that he was the son of God
4.
icon (n)
d.
a famous person or thing that people admire and see as
a symbol of a particular idea or way of life
5.
empire (n)
e.
the parts of a building that remain after it has been
destroyed or severely damaged
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Part B: Write the correct word or phrase from Part A in each sentence. Do you find any of the
sentences surprising? You may need to change the form of the word.
1.
The Roman
controlled much of Europe and North Africa when it was at its most
powerful.
2.
As the first, black, global soccer superstar, Pelé was an
for millions around the
world.
3.
Scientists believe over two million stones were used to build the
in Egypt.
started to become the most powerful religion in the western world around 2000
4.
years ago.
5.
There is a
of an old castle in my village. I used to play there with my friends when
I was little.
6.
art with its patterns and designs is amongst the most beautiful styles of art in the
world.
7.
One of the most important aspects of religion in Ancient Rome were
, with all
Roman towns having one.
8.
If I could choose to live in a
9.
My favorite
from the past, I would choose to live in Ancient Greece.
in London is Nelson’s column in Trafalgar Square.
10. One of the most famous
in the world is that of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor
of China. He was buried with a terracotta army to guard him in the afterlife.
Discuss these questions with a classmate. Use the word in bold in your answers.
3
1.
Why do all empires fall?
2.
Have you ever visited a ruin? Where?
3.
Which ancient civilization would you like to live in and why?
Reading for general comprehension
You are going to read a news article about the new seven wonders of the world, which were chosen
by over 600 million people in a global competition. First, write down your seven winners. Then read
the article and check your predictions. In the gaps A-G write the name of each place you read about.
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Want to Visit All New Seven Wonders of the World?
Would you like to visit all seven new wonders of the world? Do you have three months free and an
extra $18,000 in your bank account? If the answer is yes, then this round-the-world tour might be
for you.
The travel company, Contiki, has created a unique experience: an 82-day round-the-world trip that takes in seven
of the new wonders of the world. On the "7 Wonders" tour you will visit seven countries across four continents,
beginning in Delhi and ending in Rome. Your $18,000 includes international flights, accommodation, and meals.
But where are these new seven wonders and what are they? Only one of the original seven wonders of the world,
the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, still exists so, in 2007, following a competition, seven new wonders of the
world were chosen from a list of 200 existing monuments. Some of the monuments and landmarks to miss out
included Britain’s Stonehenge, the Acropolis in Athens, Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and the Kremlin in Moscow.
The new wonders were named as:
A.
It is 5,500 miles long and runs from the Gansu region in the west to Dandong near the border with North Korea.
However, the sections near the capital receive the most visitors. It is the longest structure humans have ever built.
B.
It was a large city built by the Mayan civilization over 1500 years ago. The ruins that are left include pyramids and
temples and ’Great Ball Court’ where ball games were played and the best-preserved ball court in Mesoamerica.
Over 2 million people a year visit the city which is in modern day Mexico.
C.
Also known as "The Lost City of the Incas", this amazing city was built in the 15th century on the edge of a mountain
which stands 8,300 feet above sea level. We still know little about the city as the Incas had no written language.
The city is by far Peru’s most visited tourist attraction.
D.
This statue sits on top of a hill in Rio de Janeiro and was built between 1922 and 1931. The statue is almost 100
feet tall and is South America’s highest. It has become a symbol of Christianity around the world and is also a
cultural icon in Brazil.
E.
Over a million people come to visit this beautiful, ancient city per year. It is Jordan’s most visited tourist attraction
with its collection of caves, temples and tombs made from pink stone. The city is over 9000 years old.
F.
The largest amphitheater ever built, this building was an icon of the Roman Empire and once held fights between
gladiators in front of 80,000 spectators. It was constructed around 2000 years ago and over six million tourists
visit every year.
G.
This building is recognized as one of the world’s most beautiful. Completed in 1653, it is one of the best examples
of Islamic architecture and is visited by over 8 million people every year. It was built as a tomb for the then-leader’s
favorite wife. - source: The Independent
Glossary:
landmark (n) - a building or a place that is very important because of its history, and that should be preserved
amphitheater (n) - a round building without a roof and with rows of seats that rise in steps around an open
space.
Mesoamerica (n) - historical region and cultural area in southern North America and most of Central America,
where pre-Columbian societies flourished for more than 3,000 years before the Spanish colonization of the
Americas
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Read the article again and choose the correct wonder of the world (A-G) for each statement.
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1.
This wonder can be found in a capital city.
2.
This wonder is a different color to what you’d expect.
3.
This wonder was built in honor of someone.
4.
This wonder is near another country.
5.
This wonder is a religious symbol.
6.
This wonder is still a mystery.
7.
This wonder includes a place where sports were played.
Speaking: My ‘wonder’-ful country
Imagine that the tourist office in your country wants to tell the world how wonderful it is. Work in
small groups and decide on one answer for the following seven questions.
1.
What is the most famous monument in your country?
2.
Where is the most beautiful natural place in your country?
3.
What is the most famous food in your country?
4.
What is the most famous thing that is made in your country?
5.
Who is the most famous person from your country?
6.
What is the most famous story from your country?
7.
What is the most famous sport in your country?
Work with someone from a different group. Agree on one answer for each question.
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Listening: a guided tour
Part A: You are going to listen to the beginning of a guided tour on a bus in London. Who will you
hear? What will they talk about? Listen and write down the places they will see on the tour.
Part B: Look at these statements. Do you think they are true or false? Listen again and check your
answers.
1.
Tourists will see Buckingham Palace during the tour.
2.
In Trafalgar Square, you can see some statues of tigers.
3.
Your ticket can only be used on this bus.
4.
Tin Pan Alley is famous for its restaurants.
5.
Tourists can buy souvenirs in Camden Market.
6.
The tour ends near a museum.
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Part C: Look at the dialogue from the tour and decide what the word in bold means.
1.
All you have to do is take the headphones from under your seat and choose the correct channel
for your language.
2.
3.
a.
a piece of equipment that makes it possible to watch movies
b.
a piece of equipment that makes it possible to listen to music
Westminster Abbey was the venue for the recent funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
a.
a ceremony when someone dies
b.
a ceremony when someone marries
The bus then reaches one of the most famous parts of London, Trafalgar Square. Here you can
spot Nelson’s Column and the famous lion statues.
4.
5.
a.
see or notice something
b.
find or discover something
You can hop on and off our buses wherever you want for the same price
a.
move on one leg
b.
get off and on public transport
You’ll find all kinds of things for sale at the market including vintage fashion, books, antiques,
street food, and of course, souvenirs.
6.
6
a.
a type of cake that you can only buy in London
b.
an object that is very old and often worth a lot of money
Make the short trip up the hill to see spectacular views of London.
a.
very impressive
b.
very depressing
Project: The Seven Wonders of ...
Your class have been asked to be tour guides for a group of foreign tourists. They are going to see
seven places in your country or city. Read the following steps and provide a guided tour speech.
1.
As a class, decide which places the tourists are going to see. Use your ideas from Exercise 4 to
help you.
2.
As a group, write a dialogue about one of these places that you can use as a tour guide on a bus.
You should try to include information about the place and any stories or interesting things you
know about. You may need to do some research. Your dialogue should last 4-5 minutes.
3.
Practice your dialogue and write a few key words on card. Practice your dialogue again with only
the key words.
4.
Give your guided tour speech to another group or to the rest of the class.
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