SG Wonders of the World Module #21 PDF

Yo ur s peaking pa rtner! Wonders of the World Module #21 Can you name the seven world wonders that you learned back when you were in elementary school? Have you ever visited Borobudur? If you haven’t, would...

Yo ur s peaking pa rtner! Wonders of the World Module #21 Can you name the seven world wonders that you learned back when you were in elementary school? Have you ever visited Borobudur? If you haven’t, would you try to visit it someday? What do you know about Borobudur Temple? Would you like to tell it? Warming up! Let’s watch a video regarding “Borobudur Temple Compounds” by clicking the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgYSI8yiypU Listening Script Test ❑ According to the video, when was Borobudur Temple built? ❑ How many ascending platforms in a stepped square pyramid shape? And what is the length of it? ❑ How many relief carvings are on the lower platforms of Borobudur Temple? ❑ How many Buddha statues in total are there in Borobudur Temple? ❑ What is the main reason for tourists nowadays to visit Borobudur Temple?  Phrase and Vocabulary Lay out (pv) : to arrange in a pattern or design; to plan something by showing how its parts fit together Ex.: The designer laid out the book with pictures on every page. Shrine (n) : a place for worship that is holy because of a connection with a holy person or object Ex.: Islam's most sacred shrine is at Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Pilgrim (n) : a person who makes a journey, often a long and difficult one, to a special place for religious reasons Ex.: Millions of Muslim pilgrims traveled to Mecca every year. Sublime (adj) : extremely good, beautiful, or enjoyable Ex.: The book has sublime descriptive passages. Carving (n) : a shape or pattern cut into wood or stone or the skill of doing this Ex.: Ancient people are proficient in stone carving. What do you say regarding the following facts about the world wonders? The Great Wall of China was built under the rule of Emperor Qin Shi Huang of the Win Dynasty. It took around 20 years to finish with 21,196 kilometers long. This structure is also considered the longest cemetery on Earth. Over a million people died building it and archaeologists have found human remains buried under parts of the wall. What do you say regarding the following facts about the world wonders? Built between 70 AD and 82 AD by Emperor Titus Vespasian, the Colosseum in Rome is the most iconic, ancient amphi- theatre in the world with seating over 50,000 spectators. The amphitheatre was built for public spectacles like the infamous gladiator fights, animal hunts, executions, and dramas. It is said that the events that took place at the Colosseum were graphic and brutal during certain games around 10,000 animals would be killed in a single day. What do you say regarding the following facts about the world wonders? One of the most glorious displays of love in history is the Taj Mahal, built by emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his late wife. One of the most popular legends about the structure is that the emperor had every workers hands cut off, so they couldn’t recreate the design. About 1000 elephants were used to transport construction material to the site. What do you say regarding the following facts about the world wonders? In 1991, Borobudur Temple was designated as one of cultural objects from the past or a world heritage site. This temple is a cultural object that represents a creative and genius human masterpiece. Until now, Borobudur Temple is estimated to be around 12 centuries or 1200 years old. This is supported by some discoveries which state that the construction of this temple began in the 8th or 9th century AD. What do you say regarding the following facts about the world wonders? One pyramid is said to have been constructed with over 2 million bricks that weighed between 2 and 50 tons each. How they were transported and lifted in an age where technology and heavy machinery never existed still remains a mystery. The estimated number of workers involved in this noble course was over 100,000 skilled men.  What is your view regarding this statement? Reconstructing ancient structures does not need to be done because it will damage the structures' value of originality. *You may divide your class into 2 teams: affirmative and opposition. They take turn delivering their arguments. What is your view regarding this statement? To attract more tourist visits to ancient structures, the government needs to provide additional services like a café or restaurant around the structures. *If you still have some time left, you may go on to discuss this topic. Cheers up! :) IG: @speakgurus www.speakgurus.com Your speaking partner!