in groups, collect in formation about another one of the new seven wonders of the world. then write a short text about it and present it to the class
Read the passage and answer the question.
Centuries ago in Ancient Greech, a man by the name of Antipater of Sidon compilied a list of what he thought were the seven wonders of the world. The seven included the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in present-day Iraq, The Statue of Zeus in Greece, and the Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt. The pyramid is the only wonder you can still see today. Many people claim that there were other wonders, which the ancient Greeks knew nothing about. These include the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal in India and Angkor Watt in Cambodia.
Angkor Watt should really be known as a wonder because it is the largest temple in the world. The temple was built around the year 1100 to honor a Hindu God, but over the next three centuries it became a Buddhist religiour center. The area surrounding the temple, Angkor Thom, used to be the royal capital city.
1. Who compiled a list of seven wonders of the world?
2. Why should Angkor Watt really be known as a wonder?
3. Did Angkor Thom use to be the royal capital city?
4. When was Angkor Watt built?
5. Where is the Gardens of Babylon now?
6*. Translate this text.
1. Who compiled a list of seven wonders of the world?
A man by the name of Antipater did.
2. Why should Angkor Watt really be known as a wonder?
Because it is the largest temple in the world.
3. Did Angkor Thom use to be the royal capital city?
Yes, it did.
4. When was Angkor Watt built?
It was built around the year 1100.
5. Where is the Gardens of Babylon now?
In present-day Iraq.
6*. Translate this text.
Hàng thế kỉ trước ở đất nước Hi Lạp cổ, một người đàn ông với cái tên Antipater ở thành Sidon đã biên soạn một danh sách mà ông nghĩ là bảy kì quan thế giới. Chúng bao gồm Vườn treo Babylon nay ở Iraq, Tượng thần Zues ở Hi Lạp, và Kim tự tháp Cheops ở Ai Cập. Kim tự tháp là kì quan duy nhất ta có thể thấy ngày nay. Nhiều người cho rằng có nhiều kì quan khác mà những người Hi Lạp cổ không hề hay biết. Chúng gồm có Vạn lí trường thành của Trung Quốc, đền Taj Mahal ở Ấn Độ và đền Angkor Watt ở Campuchia.
Angkor Watt đáng lẽ nên được biết đến như một kì quan vì nó là ngôi đền lớn nhất thế giới. Ngôi đền được xây quanh những năm 1100 để tôn vinh Thiên Chúa giáo, nhưng sau đó ba thế kỉ nó đã trở thành khu trung tâm Phật giáo. Khu vực xung quanh ngôi đền, Angkor Thom, từng là thủ đô hoàng gia.
My name is Alice. I’m going to visit the Great Wall of China this summer. It is known across the world for its uniqueness, great length, and historical value. It is also considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world. The Great Wall of China consists of a series of walls built by Chinese in many years. In 1987, UNESCO listed the site as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Every year, a lot of tourists visit the Great Wall of China. I can’t wait to see the wall. I’ll take a lot of pictures and buy some souvenirs for my friends and relatives.
The Great Wall of China is one of the Seven wonders of the world.
A. T
B. F
Đáp án A
Giải thích: Dựa vào câu: “It is also considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world.”.
Dịch: Nó cũng được coi là 1 trong 7 kỳ quan thế giới.
5. Work in groups. Read and discuss these interesting facts about Australia. Prepare a short introduction of Australia. Then present it to the class.
(Làm theo nhóm. Đọc và thảo luận những sự việc thú vị về nước Úc. Chuẩn bị một bài giới thiệu ngắn về nước úc. Sau đó trình bày cho lớp.)
AUSTRALIA - Interesting facts
- world’s only country which covers an entire continent
- world’s capital of sports and outdoor activities (70% of the population regularly participate)
- world’s longest fence (5,400 km); built to protect world’s largest population of sheep (about 175 million); claimed to be seen from outer space
- world’s largest cattle station (Anna Creek station); larger than Belgium
Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?
My name is Alice. I’m going to visit the Great Wall of China this summer. It is known across the world for its uniqueness, great length, and historical value. It is also considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world. The Great Wall of China consists of a series of walls built by Chinese in many years. In 1987, UNESCO listed the site as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Every year, a lot of tourists visit the Great Wall of China. I can’t wait to see the wall. I’ll take a lot of pictures and buy some souvenirs for my friends and relatives.
Question: The Great Wall of China is one of the Seven wonders of the world.
A. True
B. False
Chọn đáp án: A
Giải thích:
Dựa vào câu: “It is also considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world.”.
Dịch: Nó cũng được coi là 1 trong 7 kỳ quan thế giới.
Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?
My name is Alice. I’m going to visit the Great Wall of China this summer. It is known across the world for its uniqueness, great length, and historical value. It is also considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world. The Great Wall of China consists of a series of walls built by Chinese in many years. In 1987, UNESCO listed the site as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Every year, a lot of tourists visit the Great Wall of China. I can’t wait to see the wall. I’ll take a lot of pictures and buy some souvenirs for my friends and relatives.
Question: The Great Wall of China is one of the Seven wonders of the world.
A. True
B. False
Đáp án: A
Giải thích: Dựa vào câu: “It is also considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world.”.
Dịch: Nó cũng được coi là 1 trong 7 kỳ quan thế giới.
Hãy tả một bài văn tả nơi đẹp trong Việt Nam bằng tiếng anh.
Bài mẫu:
Ha Long Bay is one of the seven natural wonders in the world. It is located in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province in the north of Vietnam. It is about 200 kilometers from Hanoi to Ha Long city. Therefore you spend 4 hours on travelling there by car. If budget is not a problem, an hour-long helicopter transfer is also available. The ideal season to visit Ha Long Bay is summer when the weather is warm and sunny. There are lots of beautiful caves and islands in Ha Long, so you must take a boat trip and go sightseeing. You can do water sports here like swimming, sailing, and windsurfing. Moreover, the seafood is really fresh and delicious, you must try at least once, especially grilled squid. To sum up, Ha Long Bay is an ideal place to relax after hard-working days.( cấm chép bài mẫu)
Write a short paragraph about 140 words to talk about one of the most common natural disasters in Vietnam and how to prepare for it.
Tham khảo:
I consider the earth quake in 2011 was the most horrible and frightful in my life. A magnitude 5.5 earthquake centered off southern Vietnam in November 2001, killed one person after a plank loosened by the shaking fell on his head. Many houses were damaged, and several people were injured as they tried to escape from their homes, including some who jumped from balconies.Luckily, none of deaths. Some schools and office buildings damaged by the quake were closed for inspection. Dien Bien Phu was the site of a key victory by Vietnamese forces against French colonialist forces in 1954. After the quake, many residents of the town stayed on the streets all night and did not dare to go back into their houses until morning,People in the whole town could not sleep for fear of another quake. Earthquakes occur infrequently in VietnamThe quake was the worst to hit Vietnam in a decade. Damage from Vietnam earthquake estimated at $13 million.
Chúc bạn học tốt!
Exercise 5. USE IT! Work in groups. Imagine that one of you is a lottery winner. Ask and answer questions about now and usually. Use the present simple and the present continuous forms of the verbs in the box.
(Thực hành! Làm việc theo nhóm. Tưởng tượng một trong số các em trúng số. Hỏi và trả lời những câu hỏi về bây giờ và thông thường. Sử dụng dạng thì hiện tại đơn và hiện tại tiếp diễn của động từ trong khung.)
listen to wear read sit speak watch think about |
A: What do you usually wear?
B: I usually wear...
A: What are you wearing now?
B: I'm wearing ...
A: What do you usually listen to?
B: I usually listen to pop songs?
A: What are listening to now?
B: I’m listening to US-UK rap.
A: What do you usually wear?
B: I usually wear jeans and T-shirt?
A: What are wearing now?
B: I’m wearing dress, shirt and skirt.
A: What do you usually read?
B: I usually read old comic books.
A: What are you reading now?
B: I’m reading fashion magazine in English.
A: What do you usually think about?
B: I usually think about how to make money.
A: What are thinking about now?
B: I’m thinking about how to spend money.
Tạm dịch:
A: Bạn thường nghe gì?
B: Tôi thường nghe những bản nhạc pop?
A: Bây giờ bạn đang nghe gì?
B: Tôi đang nghe rap Âu Mỹ.
A: Bạn thường mặc gì?
B: Tôi thường mặc quần jean và áo phông?
A: Bây giờ bạn đang mặc gì?
B: Tôi đang mặc váy, áo sơ mi và váy.
A: Bạn thường đọc gì?
B: Tôi thường đọc truyện tranh cũ.
A: Hiện tại bạn đang đọc gì?
B: Tôi đang đọc tạp chí thời trang bằng tiếng Anh.
A: Bạn thường nghĩ về điều gì?
B: Tôi thường nghĩ về cách kiếm tiền.
A: Bây giờ đang nghĩ về điều gì?
B: Tôi đang nghĩ về cách tiêu tiền.
Machu Picchu is one of the seven wonders of the world. It is located in the Cusco Region of Machupicchu District, Peru. The Inca emperor Pachacuti built Machu Picchu as an estate around the year 1450. In the beginning, the site developed as a city. But then it was abandoned a century during the Spanish Conquest. The American explorer Hiram Bingham discovered it in 1911. Machu Picchu is a great representation of the Incan way of life. It attracts explorers all over the world every year.
Who discovered it in 1911?
A. Buckingham
B. Armstrong
C. Galileo
D. Hiram Bingham
Đáp án D
Giải thích: Dựa vào câu: “The American explorer Hiram Bingham discovered it in 1911.”.
Dịch: Nhà thám hiểm người Mỹ Hiram Bingham đã phát hiện ra nó vào năm 1911.