Seven world wonders

Today at the lesson we will: 1. get more information about the 7 world wonders 2.find out if there are any wonders in the modern world 3. revise The Passive Voice

Let’s pronounce them correctly Egypt [‘i:ʤipt] Iraq [I’ra:k] Turkey [‘tз:ki] Alexandria [,ælig’za:ndriǝ] Necropolis [ni’krɒpǝlis] Peru [pǝ’ru:] China [‘ʧаinǝ] Jordan [‘ʤo:dǝn] Mexico [‘meksikǝu] Taj Mahal [,tɑ:ʤ mǝ’hɑ:l] Zeus [zju:s] Artemis [‘a:timis] Colossus [kǝ’lɒsǝs] Rhodes [rǝudz] Mausoleum[,mǝsǝ’li:ǝm ] Pharaoh [‘feǝrǝu]

The Great Pyramids The Pyramids of Egypt were built around 2680 BC. Of all the ancient world wonders, only the pyramids are standing.

The Statue of Zeus at Olympia The statue of Zeus was 40 feet high. It was made of gold. It was located in Olympia, Greece.

The Colossus of Rhodes The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek God Helios. It was built between 292 and 280 BC and it was over 30 metres high, making it one of the tallest statues of the ancient world.

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was built over the grave of King Mausolus between 353 and 350 BC. It was designed by Greek Architects and was about 45 metres (135 feet)

The Pharos of Alexandria The Lighthouse of Alexandria was built in the 3rd century BC on the island of Pharos in Egypt.

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were built in what is now Iraq around 600 BC for the Queen.

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus The Temple of Artemis was built around 550 BC. It was located near the ancient city of Ephesus (present-day Turkey).

The Pyramids The Hanging Gardens of Babylon The Statue of Zeus at Olympia The Colossus of Rhodes The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus The Lighthouse at Alexandria The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus Match the pictures with their names

Look at the pictures and match them using the names from the list A.The Pyramids B.The Hanging Gardens of Babylon C.The Statue of Zeus at Olympia D.The Colossus of Rhodes E.The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus F.The Pharos of Alexandria G.The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus

Agree or disagree The Pyramid of Giza is the tomb of the Anatolian king built by his widow. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus is the only ancient world wonder that still exists. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon used to be located in modern Iraq. The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was about 5 meters tall and was made of wood. The Colossus of Rhodes was a giant statue of the Egyptian God Helios. It was twice bigger than today’s Statue of Liberty in New York. The Temple of Artemis was a shrine dedicated to one Greek goddess, who protected the city of Athens. The Lighthouse at Alexandria was destroyed by one man who wanted his name to go down in history.

Seven wonders of the world discussion 1. Do you think people should try to rebuild those of the Seven wonders of the world that have disappeared? 2. If you could design a wonder of the world, what would you design? 3. What makes a wonder a wonder? 4. Is it important to have an official list of the wonders of the world? 5. Do you know seven wonders of the Medieval World, of the modern world?

These are the wonders of modern world The Great Wall of China Christ Redeemer Statue Brazil The Leaning Tower of Piza The Statue of Liberty the USA Roman Colosseum Italy Taj Mahal India Petra Jordan

A.The Coliseum 1. It snakes its way for more than 4,000 miles, and is the largest man-made structure ever built, the only one visible from the moon. B.The Statue of Liberty 2. This greatest amphitheatre was built 2,000 years ago and stands near downtown Rome, still celebrating the glory of the Roman Empire C. The Leaning Tower of Piza 3. This building, the Treasury, was carved right into the mountain many centuries ago in Jordan. It’s one of the magnificent buildings of the town hidden in the rocks D.The Great Wall of China 4. This statue a gift from France and a symbol of freedom is located New York the United States. E. Petra 5. You can see the marvellous views of Rio de Janeiro, the capital of Brazil, down below. F. Christ the Redeemer. Brazil 6. This is really a mausoleum built by a Mogul emperor to honour his beloved wife It took 20,000 artisans and workers more than 20 years to build. It has become the symbol of love and passion. G. The Taj Mahal India 7. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy which exists in contradictions to the laws of gravity.

A.The Coliseum 1. It snakes its way for more than 4,000 miles, and is the largest man-made structure ever built, the only one visible from the moon. B.The Statue of Liberty 2. This greatest amphitheatre was built 2,000 years ago and stands near downtown Rome, still celebrating the glory of the Roman Empire C. The Leaning Tower of Piza 3. This building, the Treasury, was carved right into the mountain many centuries ago in Jordan. It’s one of the magnificent buildings of the town hidden in the rocks

D.The Great Wall of China 4. This statue a gift from France and a symbol of freedom is located New York the United States. E. Petra 5. You can see the marvellous views of Rio de Janeiro, the capital of Brazil, down below. F. Christ the Redeemer. Brazil 6. This is really a mausoleum built by a Mogul emperor to honour his beloved wife It took 20,000 artisans and workers more than 20 years to build. It has become the symbol of love and passion. G. The Taj Mahal India 7. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy which exists in contradictions to the laws of gravity.

The Roman Forum is sometimes known by its Latin name Forum Romanum and is also called Forum Magnum or just the Forum. It is located between two hills - Palatine and Capitoline - in the city of Rome. It is the central area around which the life of the Ancient Roman civilization developed. The Forum was first settled in the 7th century BC. It was used as a city centre and was thought to be the centre of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. The Forum was rebuilt many times. It was fully excavated only in the early 20th century. In Ancient Rome new constructions were built over earlier ruins, so now, in this open-air museum, many centuries of history are shown together. As the old saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day.

Role-play «At a travel agency»

1. Christopher Columbus discovered America in They didn’t build the Roman Forum in a day. 3. They made the first real computer at Manchester University in PAST

4. Scientists don’t make sensational discoveries every day. 5. They use computers to make cartoon films. PRESENT

6. Astronomers will discover new planets in the 21 st century. 7. They will build a new museum in the city next month. 8. They will open the exhibition of ancient art in FUTURE

V.Your homework: Do research on the Internet about new seven wonders of the world and describe them.