Wonders of the World

Reading Comprehension – For ESL StudentsBy: Yaseedh Arafath B.Comp.(IS)

(These slides were used in CELTA at Holmesglen College)

2,300 years ago 7 wonders were listed in

Greece

But only one still remains others were destroyed

Create a list of ancient wonders..

The period before 16th Century is considered to be the ancient time.

Create a list of ancient world wonders, with your partner (2 minutes)

New List of Ancient Wonders

Create a list of modern wondersThe modern time starts after 16th

Century Create a list of modern world

wonders, with your partner (2 minutes)

Modern World Wonders....

Lets learn some new words...We are going to learn some new

words before we do a reading exercise.

Can you guess this word..?

Revolutionise

“The invention of wheel revolutionised the way we travel.”

Can you guess this word..?

Ancient

“The ancient world wonders are amazing”

Can you guess this word..?

Phenomenon

“Use of smart phones has become a new phenomenon”

Can you guess this word..?

Commercialise

“Companies are trying to commercialise their products”

Can you guess this word..?

$10$30Trebl

e“The number of students in Holmesglen trebled this year”

Can you guess this word..?

“Africa is a country that suffers from famine”

Famine

World classRevolutionise (v)Ancient (adj)Phenomenon (n)Commercialise (v)Treble (v)Famine (n)

Match the word with the meaning

Word Meaning Revolutionise

- very old, something that exists far back in history

Ancient - to completely and radically change the way people think or do

Phenomenon

- to make three fold

Commercialise

- serious shortage of food and water which may cause death

Treble - something interesting that happens /exist and can be seen

Famine - to organise in a way that mainly concerned with making money

Answers

Word Meaning Ancient - very old, something that exists far back in historyRevolutionise

- to completely and radically change the way people think or do

Treble - to make three foldFamine - serious shortage of food and water which may

cause death Phenomenon

- something interesting that happens /exist and can be seen

Commercialise

- to organise in a way that mainly concerned with making money

How do ancient wonders differ from modern wonders?

“I DONT believe that today’s wonders are similar in kind to the wonders of the Ancient World. They were all buildings and statues. In the last two centuries we have seen amazing technical and scientific achievements. These are surely our modern wonders. Here is my list.” - Ann Halliday

Reading task....Read the given text and choose

the right heading for the each paragraph give.

When you finish compare the answers with your friend. (10 minutes)

Headings to choose....A. HolidaysB. AgricultureC. ComputerD. Medical ScienceE. Space TravelF. The Olympic GamesG. We are still here

Thank you....!!!

Over to you Katie