Hometask: Project ” The seven wonders of the world”
The seven wonders of the world
• What are the seven wonders of the world?
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Lighthouse of Alexandria
The Colossus of Rhodes
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
• What makes a wonder a wonder?
Wonder is nourishment for the soul. We are the only animal on earth, as far as we know, that can be moved to tears by a sunset, that marvels at the stars at night, that feels awe, and humility, at the achievements of our past. Wonder defines us as human beings. The real magic of wonder is not in the thing itself, but in the fact that the more you look for wonder in the world the more the wonder of the world becomes a part of you.
• What wonders of the natural world do you like best?
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as listed by Hellenic culture, described as a remarkable feat of engineering with an ascending series of tiered gardens containing a wide variety of trees, shrubs, and vines, resembling a large green mountain constructed of mud bricks, and said to have been built in the ancient city of Babylon,
• Which do you think is more impressive – building the Pyramids or the world’s tallest building (the Burj Dubai in the UAE)?
I think the Pyramids are more impressive, because they are examples of an old culture and old buldings.
• If you could design a wonder of the world, what would you design?
I would design a big and beautiful castle in the old style and architectures .
• What are the seven wonders of the sea?
• Belize’s Barrier Reef. Belize’s beauty on land is nothing compared to the stunning underwater environments found at the Belize Barrier Reef. …
• Deep Sea Vents, Ecuador. …
• Northern Red Sea, Africa. …
• The Great Barrier Reef. …
• Lake Baikal, Russia. …
• Galapagos Islands. …
• Palau Reefs.
• Classwork:
• How to describe objects
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• antonyms worksheets
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