SB pages :48+49
The wonders of the ancient world
1.Before reading :
Look at these pictures. What do they show?
a.
b.
The answer :a. A map of Jordan. b. A map of diffrent places in the word
3.The key words:
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The word/phrase |
The meaning |
The type of speech |
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traveller |
A person who is travelling or who often travels. |
Noun |
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historian |
An expert in or student of history, especially that of a particular period, geographical region. |
Noun |
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buyer |
A person who makes purchase |
Noun |
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seller |
A person who sells something. |
Noun |
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journey |
An act of travelling from one place to another |
Noun |
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famous |
Well -known/popular |
Adjective |
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visitor |
A person visiting a person or place, especially socially or as a tourist. |
Noun |
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centre |
The middle part of something. |
Noun |
4.The main ideas:
1.Knowing the main historical places in Jordan and in the Middle East.
2.Distinguishing the difference between the long and short trip.
3.Learning who is the seller and who is the buyer.
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4.While reading:
Read the text below then answer the questions.
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A long time ago, people liked to visit new and different places. Jordan was an important place with a rich history. It was a centre for travellers from all around the world. Many people visited it and the markets were very busy with buyers and sellers. People started to write about what they saw in their journeys across the land. They made a list to describe the best places in the world to visit. Anyone who wanted to see new and beautiful locations around the world visited the areas mentioned in the list. This is how the list of the Seven Wonders of the world was created. |
4.After reading:
SB page 48 / exercise 4:
Read the article again and answer these questions.
a. Why was Jordan an important place in ancient times?
b. Why did many people in the past travel around the land?
c. How was the list of the Seven Wonders of the world created?
d. In your opinion, why is it important to study ancient places?
The answer:
a. Jordan was an important place because it was a centre for travellers from around the world.
b. People travelled around the land to visit new cities and market places.
c. The list was created when travellers put together a list of places people must visit because of their beauty.
d. Students’ own answers
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VOCABULARY
SB page 49 / exercise 6:
Underline the correct word to complete the sentences.
1. The people of ancient Jordan liked/lived in very busy cities.
2. Jordan was a centre/civilisation for travellers because it had a rich history.
3. Many people made journeys/flights across the land.
4. In Jordan, travellers experienced the beauty of the most wonderful monuments/pyramids in the world.
5. Historians visited/learnt about the best locations through the list that ancient people wrote.
The answer: 1. lived; 2. centre; 3. journeys; 4. monuments; 5. learnt.
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SB page 49/ exercise 7:
Tom Jiff is a tourist guide. He is showing tourists the ancient cities of Jordan. Read this paragraph. Then in pairs, fill in the blanks with the correct form of these verbs.
The answer: 1. famous; 2. locations; 3. Archaeologists; 4. visitor; 5. centre.
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SPEAKING
SB page 48 /exercise 9
Imagine you are a traveller in the past. In a group, discuss: what you see, where it is, and how important it is to history.
Draw a picture of what you see, and tell the class about it.
The answer: Students’ own answers.