Unit 16: Hítorical places (Reading)

• Now, each group will come here to write any famous places U know, one by one... Kyoto, Ancient Capital of Japan 2.. Ancient Capitals of Japan 3.. Nara, First Capital of Japan 4.. Why i

READING

• Before you read

Work with a partner Match the pictures with the names

of the countries they belong to

a China

b Vietnam

c Japan

d Cambodia

Game 1

• We will have 4 groups : 1, 2, 3, 4

• Now, each group will come here to write any famous places U know, one by one

• The more places U have, the more

presents U get

• Read the text and give us your new words.

• Then do the tasks that follow

a) Choose the best title for the text

1 Kyoto, Ancient Capital of Japan

2 Ancient Capitals of Japan

3 Nara, First Capital of Japan

4 Capitals of Japan

b) Find the words in the text with

the following meanings

1 extremely good (like in fairy tales)

2 founding (n)

3 a ceremony to show that a king or queen starts

his/her rule

4 the act of keeping sth in good condition

5 things that are owned by sb in good condition

c) Answer the following

questions

1 Why is Kyoto considered an important cultural

center of Japan?

Because it was the capital of Japan for

over a thousand years.

2 How are Japanese ancient rituals and

traditions kept alive in modern Kyoto?

By being recognized the need to

protect its invaluable properties.

3 Has the Japanese government given proper

preservation of Kyoto’s historical sites? Why or

Why not?

Yes, he has Because… (your own ideas)

4 How long did Nara function as Japan’s imperial

capital?

About 84 years (from 710  794)

5 What makes Nara a famous tourist attraction

nowadays?

The hidden beauty, the rich history, and the atmosphere of ancient Japan that Nara retains

,

Kyoto

Kyoto nowadays

Nara

d) Work in groups of 4 Talk

about what U know about Hue, the former capital of Viet Nam

Game 2

In your groups Tell us the

7 World Heritages.

1/Machu Picchu của Peru

2/ Christ Redeemer , the Jesus Brazil.

3/ Pyramid Chichen Itza of Mexico

4 The Great wall of China.

5/ Tòa thánh Petra, Jordan.

6/ The Roman Colloseum (Đấu trường La Mã

6/ The Roman Colloseum

(Đấu trường La Mã)

7/ The Taj Mahal , India

(Đền Tác Ma Ha )

ANGKOR WAT

Game 3

 1 member of each group tell us about your feelings of Angkor Wat.