EL11.U16.READING

Let’s
Let’s
name
name
the
the
pictures
pictures
A
D
B
C
E
F
The Eiffel Tower
Sydney Opera House
The Great Wall
The Statue of Liberty The Taj Mahal
The Great Pyramid of Giza
What
do
you
know
about
them?

Unit 16
The Pyramids of
The Pyramids of

Giza
Giza




Egypt

I. Before you read
1. Where is the Great Pyramid located ?
2. Was it built as a tomb for its royal families
or president ?
- The Great Pyramid is located in Egypt
- It was built as a tomb for its royal families.

The Great pyramid of Giza

•
Pyramid
Pyramid
(n)
(n)


/
/
'p
'p
I
I

rəmid
rəmid
/
/

A chamber for the dead
A chamber for the dead
•
tomb
tomb
(n)
(n)


/
/
tu:m
tu:m
/
/
•
treasure
treasure
(n)
(n)


/
/
'tre əʒ

'tre əʒ
/
/
Stored wealth in the form of
Stored wealth in the form of
valuables such as: money, jewel
valuables such as: money, jewel
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burial chamber
burial chamber
(n)
(n)
/
/
'beriəl
'beriəl


't∫eimbə
't∫eimbə
/
/
•
spiral ramp (n
spiral ramp (n
)
)
/
/
'spaiərəl

'spaiərəl


ræmp
ræmp
/
/
•
Belongings (n) / bi'l ηiηzɔ / Đồ dùng cá nhân
•
Enternal (a)/ i:'tə:nl /
Tồn tại, đời đời, vĩnh viễn
•
Surpass (v) / sə:'p :sɑ /
Hơn, vượt, trội hơn
•
Theory (n) /‘ θiəri / Học thuyết; lý thuyết
•
Throne (n) / θroun /
Ngai, ngai vàng

THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA
THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA
The Great Pyramid of Giza was built by the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu around the
year 2560 BC. The purpose of this huge stone pyramid was to serve as a tomb when he
died and to protect the burial chamber from the weather and from thieves who might
try to steal the treasures and belongings there. The Great Pyramid is believed to have
been built over a 20-year period. First, the site was prepared and then the huge blocks
of stone were transported and put in their places.
When it was built, the Great Pyramid was 147 metres high on a base of 230

metres square. It ranked as the tallest structure on earth for more than 43 centuries,
only to be surpassed in height in the nineteenth century AD. The structure consisted of
approximately 2 million blocks of stone, each weighing about 2.5 tons. It has been
suggested that there are enough blocks in the three pyramids to build a 3-metre
high, 0.3-metre-thick wall around France.
Although it is not known how the blocks were put in place, several theories have been
proposed. One theory involves the construction of a straight or spiral ramp that was
raised as the construction proceeded. A second theory suggests that the blocks were
lifted and placed using thousands of huge weight arms.
Today, the Great Pyramid of Giza enclosed, together with the other pyramids in the
tourist region of the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the River Nile. Also in the
museum housing the mysterious Sun Boat, only discovered in 1954 near the south side
of the pyramid. The boat is believed to have used to carry the body of Khufu in his last
journey on earth before being buried inside the pyramid.

Please complete these sentences with the words
they have just learnt
1. The Great is one of The 7 wonders in the world.
2. They found a in an isolated island.
3. Excuse me, Can you tell me where King Tu Duc is?
4. The purpose of this huge stone pyramid was to serve as
a tomb when he died and to protect the
from the weather and from thieves who might try to steal
the treasures and belongings there.
5. One theory involves the construction of a straight or

that was raised as the construction
proceeded
Pyramidtomb
treasure burial chamber

spiral ramp
Task1

THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA
THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA
The Great Pyramid of Giza was built by the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu around the
year 2560 BC. The purpose of this huge stone pyramid was to serve as a tomb when he
died and to protect the burial chamber from the weather and from thieves who might
try to steal the treasures and belongings there. The Great Pyramid is believed to have
been built over a 20-year period. First, the site was prepared and then the huge blocks
of stone were transported and put in their places.
When it was built, the Great Pyramid was 147 metres high on a base of 230
metres square. It ranked as the tallest structure on earth for more than 43 centuries,
only to be surpassed in height in the nineteenth century AD. The structure consisted of
approximately 2 million blocks of stone, each weighing about 2.5 tons. It has been
suggested that there are enough blocks in the three pyramids to build a 3-metre
high, 0.3-metre-thick wall around France.
Although it is not known how the blocks were put in place, several theories have been
proposed. One theory involves the construction of a straight or spiral ramp that was
raised as the construction proceeded. A second theory suggests that the blocks were
lifted and placed using thousands of huge weight arms.
Today, the Great Pyramid of Giza enclosed, together with the other pyramids in the
tourist region of the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the River Nile. Also in the
museum housing the mysterious Sun Boat, only discovered in 1954 near the south side
of the pyramid. The boat is believed to have used to carry the body of Khufu in his last
journey on earth before being buried inside the pyramid.

Task 2
The words in the box all appear in the passagge.
Fill each blank with a suitable word

1. Last week we paid a visit to the ……… … of an unknown
mandarin
2. The movie was about a …………….… of the world.
3. A …… …… Is needed at the exit and the entrance for
wheelchairs users.
4. The Queen’s private …………… Is not opened to public.
5. It’s not known why Beson disappeared is …………
circumstances
6. A snail’s shell is …….……… in form
tombramp
wonder
chamber
mysterious
spiral

1. Where is the Great Pyramid of Giza situated and when was
it built?
2. How high and large was the Great Pyramid of Giza?
3. What was the purpose of this huge stone pyramid?
4. How did the people of ancient Egypt build the Great Pyramid?
5. According to the passage, what is the boat believed to
have been used for?
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It is situated on the west bank of the River Nile and was built
It is situated on the west bank of the River Nile and was built
around the year 2560 BC.
around the year 2560 BC.

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


It was about 147 metres high on base of 230 metres square.
It was about 147 metres high on base of 230 metres square.
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


The purpose of this huge stone pyramid was to serve as a
The purpose of this huge stone pyramid was to serve as a
tomb when the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu died and to protect the
tomb when the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu died and to protect the
burial chamber from the weather and from thieves who might
burial chamber from the weather and from thieves who might
try to steal the treasures and belongings there.
try to steal the treasures and belongings there.
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


It is thought that ancient Egyptians used straight or spiral
It is thought that ancient Egyptians used straight or spiral
ramps or huge weight arms to left and place the blocks of stone.
ramps or huge weight arms to left and place the blocks of stone.
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

The boat is believed to have been used to carry the body of Khufu in his last
The boat is believed to have been used to carry the body of Khufu in his last
journey on earth before being inside the Pyramid.
journey on earth before being inside the Pyramid.
Answer the following
questions
THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA
THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA
The Great Pyramid of Giza was built by the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu around
the year 2560 BC. The purpose of this huge stone pyramid was to serve as a
tomb when he died and to protect the burial chamber from the weather and
from thieves who might try to steal the treasures and belongings there. The
Great Pyramid is believed to have been built over a 20-year period. First, the
site was prepared and then the huge blocks of stone were transported and put in
their places.
When it was built, the Great Pyramid was 147 metres high on a base of
230 metres square. It ranked as the tallest structure on earth for more than 43
centuries, only to be surpassed in height in the nineteenth century AD. The
structure consisted of approximately 2 million blocks of stone, each weighing
about 2.5 tons. It has been suggested that there are enough blocks in the
three pyramids to build a 3-metre high, 0.3-metre-thick wall around France.
Although it is not known how the blocks were put in place, several theories
have been proposed. One theory involves the construction of a straight or
spiral ramp that was raised as the construction proceeded. A second theory
suggests that the blocks were lifted and placed using thousands of huge weight
arms.
Today, the Great Pyramid of Giza enclosed, together with the other pyramids
in the tourist region of the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the River Nile. Also in
the museum housing the mysterious Sun Boat, only discovered in 1954 near the
south side of the pyramid. The boat is believed to have used to carry the body of

Khufu in his last journey on earth before being buried inside the pyramid.
THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA
THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA
The Great Pyramid of Giza was built by the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu around
the year 2560 BC. The purpose of this huge stone pyramid was to serve as a
tomb when he died and to protect the burial chamber from the weather and
from thieves who might try to steal the treasures and belongings there. The
Great Pyramid is believed to have been built over a 20-year period. First, the
site was prepared and then the huge blocks of stone were transported and put in
their places.
When it was built, the Great Pyramid was 147 metres high on a base of
230 metres square. It ranked as the tallest structure on earth for more than 43
centuries, only to be surpassed in height in the nineteenth century AD. The
structure consisted of approximately 2 million blocks of stone, each weighing
about 2.5 tons. It has been suggested that there are enough blocks in the
three pyramids to build a 3-metre high, 0.3-metre-thick wall around France.
Although it is not known how the blocks were put in place, several theories
have been proposed. One theory involves the construction of a straight or
spiral ramp that was raised as the construction proceeded. A second theory
suggests that the blocks were lifted and placed using thousands of huge weight
arms.
Today, the Great Pyramid of Giza enclosed, together with the other pyramids
in the tourist region of the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the River Nile. Also in
the museum housing the mysterious Sun Boat, only discovered in 1954 near the
south side of the pyramid. The boat is believed to have used to carry the body of
Khufu in his last journey on earth before being buried inside the pyramid.
THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA
THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA
The Great Pyramid of Giza was built by the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu around
the year 2560 BC. The purpose of this huge stone pyramid was to serve as a

tomb when he died and to protect the burial chamber from the weather and
from thieves who might try to steal the treasures and belongings there. The
Great Pyramid is believed to have been built over a 20-year period. First, the
site was prepared and then the huge blocks of stone were transported and put in
their places.
When it was built, the Great Pyramid was 147 metres high on a base of
230 metres square. It ranked as the tallest structure on earth for more than 43
centuries, only to be surpassed in height in the nineteenth century AD. The
structure consisted of approximately 2 million blocks of stone, each weighing
about 2.5 tons. It has been suggested that there are enough blocks in the
three pyramids to build a 3-metre high, 0.3-metre-thick wall around France.
Although it is not known how the blocks were put in place, several theories
have been proposed. One theory involves the construction of a straight or
spiral ramp that was raised as the construction proceeded. A second theory
suggests that the blocks were lifted and placed using thousands of huge weight
arms.
Today, the Great Pyramid of Giza enclosed, together with the other pyramids
in the tourist region of the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the River Nile. Also in
the museum housing the mysterious Sun Boat, only discovered in 1954 near the
south side of the pyramid. The boat is believed to have used to carry the body of
Khufu in his last journey on earth before being buried inside the pyramid.
THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA
THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA
The Great Pyramid of Giza was built by the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu around
the year 2560 BC. The purpose of this huge stone pyramid was to serve as a
tomb when he died and to protect the burial chamber from the weather and
from thieves who might try to steal the treasures and belongings there. The
Great Pyramid is believed to have been built over a 20-year period. First, the
site was prepared and then the huge blocks of stone were transported and put in
their places.

When it was built, the Great Pyramid was 147 metres high on a base of
230 metres square. It ranked as the tallest structure on earth for more than 43
centuries, only to be surpassed in height in the nineteenth century AD. The
structure consisted of approximately 2 million blocks of stone, each weighing
about 2.5 tons. It has been suggested that there are enough blocks in the
three pyramids to build a 3-metre high, 0.3-metre-thick wall around France.
Although it is not known how the blocks were put in place, several theories
have been proposed. One theory involves the construction of a straight or
spiral ramp that was raised as the construction proceeded. A second theory
suggests that the blocks were lifted and placed using thousands of huge weight
arms.
Today, the Great Pyramid of Giza enclosed, together with the other pyramids
in the tourist region of the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the River Nile. Also in
the museum housing the mysterious Sun Boat, only discovered in 1954 near the
south side of the pyramid. The boat is believed to have used to carry the body of
Khufu in his last journey on earth before being buried inside the pyramid.
THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA
THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA
The Great Pyramid of Giza was built by the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu around
the year 2560 BC. The purpose of this huge stone pyramid was to serve as a
tomb when he died and to protect the burial chamber from the weather and
from thieves who might try to steal the treasures and belongings there. The
Great Pyramid is believed to have been built over a 20-year period. First, the
site was prepared and then the huge blocks of stone were transported and put in
their places.
When it was built, the Great Pyramid was 147 metres high on a base of
230 metres square. It ranked as the tallest structure on earth for more than 43
centuries, only to be surpassed in height in the nineteenth century AD. The
structure consisted of approximately 2 million blocks of stone, each weighing
about 2.5 tons. It has been suggested that there are enough blocks in the

three pyramids to build a 3-metre high, 0.3-metre-thick wall around France.
Although it is not known how the blocks were put in place, several theories
have been proposed. One theory involves the construction of a straight or
spiral ramp that was raised as the construction proceeded. A second theory
suggests that the blocks were lifted and placed using thousands of huge weight
arms.
Today, the Great Pyramid of Giza enclosed, together with the other pyramids
in the tourist region of the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the River Nile. Also in
the museum housing the mysterious Sun Boat, only discovered in 1954 near the
south side of the pyramid. The boat is believed to have used to carry the body of
Khufu in his last journey on earth before being buried inside the pyramid.

Scan the text and say what
the following words refer to.
Example:
He (line 3)
He (line 3) refers to Khufu
who (line 4)
who (line 4)
it (line 8)
it (line 8)
It (line 9)
It (line 9)
Each (line 12)
Each (line 12)
refers to the thieves
refers to the thieves
refers to the Great Pyramid
refers to the Great Pyramid
refers to the block of stone

refers to the block of stone
refers to the Great Pyramid
refers to the Great Pyramid
Task4

What is the passage about ?
A. The purpose of the Great Pyramid of
Giza.
B. The construction of the Great
Pyramid.
C. The special features of the Great
Pyramid of Giza
D. A and B are correct
D
Task5
Scan the passage quickly and choose the
best answer.

2560 BC
147/230
over 20 years
2 million blocks of stone
the west bank of the River Nile,
Egypt
Pharaoh Khufu
Task 6
Talk about the Great Pyramid using the following
information
built the Great Pyramid of Giza
It is situated on

- It was built around the year
- It was 147 metres high
and 230 metres square
It took them over 20
years to build it
The structure consisted
of approximately
Purpose
-
To serve as a tomb where
Khufu died,
-
To protect the burial chamber
from weather and thieves.

Which of the wonders of the world do you prefer and why?
Wonders
of the World
Colossus
of rhodes
Hanging Gardens
of babylon
Mausoleum of
Mausoleum of
halicarnassus
halicarnassus
Pharos
of
of
alexandria

Temple of Artemis
at Epheseus
Great Pyramid of
Great Pyramid of


Giza
Giza
Egypt
Statue of Zeus
at Olympia
Iraq
Iraq


Turkey
Turkey
Greece
Greece
Egypt
Greece
Greece
Greece
Greece

Homework
Homework

Write a passage about
your favorite wonder of

the world.

Collect more information
about the wonders you
know in the world.

Summarize the text.

The End
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