World around us

Abbasova TaranaSchool 240

Subject: EnglishClass:IX formThe type of the lesson: inductive The standart: 1.1.1 ; 2.1.3; 4.1.2 demonstrates understanding of a listening

passage explain their thoughts free writes the names of facts and situationsThe aim : enriching vocabulary, getting more

information.Integration: geography , historyThe form of the work: work with the group, the

whole classThe style of work: brain storming. Resource: book, computer,projector,multimedia

The world around us is amazing! It's beautiful and we have the opportunity

to do whatever we desire.

Wouldn't you love to see the Great Wall of

China; the northern lights;

or the Grand Canyon? I know I

would! God made these

incredible places for us.

So let’s enjoy our world!

There were most impressive and beautiful man–made objects in the world was made many centuries ago.

The original list of world wonders was created by tourists in Ancient Greece.

They chose only 7 wonders to be on the list because the number 7 had special meaning for them.

7 represented perfection and plenty.

The list of seven wonders of the world has been changing throughout the centuries. Both old and new wonders of the world are unique creations that got this name owing to their magnificence and historical importance.

On July 7, 2007 (7-7-07) an organization announced a "new" set of the Seven

Wonders of the World based on online voting from around the world...

Great Wall of ChinaYear built: between fifth century B.C.E. and the sixteenth centuryLocation: China (spans from Shanhaiguan to Lop Nur on the southern edge of Inner Mongolia)Who built it: ChinesePurpose/Use: protection of the borders from invading MongolsDoes it still stand? Yes

PetraYear built: uncertain, from about 800 B.C.E. to 100 C.E.Location: modern-day JordanWho built it: Nabetean ArabsPurpose/Use: originally temples and tombs, and expanding into a small cityDoes it still stand? Yes

Christ the Redeemer StatueYear built: 1926 to 1931Location: Rio de Janeiro, BrazilWho built it: Heitor da Silva Costa designed the statue; it was sculpted by Paul Landowski.Purpose/Use: monument honoring Jesus and Brazil’s Christian rootsDoes it still stand? Yes

Machu PicchuYear built: around 1450 C.E.Location: PeruWho built it: Incas Purpose/Use: a settlement and citadelDoes it still stand? Yes

Chichen ItzaYear built: beginning about 600 C.E.Location: the Yucatán Peninsula, present-day MexicoWho built it: the MayansPurpose/Use: a settlement/cityDoes it still stand? Yes

The Roman ColosseumYear built: between 70 and 72 C.E. to 80 C.E.Location: Rome, ItalyWho built it: RomansPurpose/Use: public spectaclesDoes it still stand? Yes

Taj MajalYear built: 1631 C.E.Location: Agra, IndiaWho built it: Indians and PersiansPurpose/Use: a mausoleum built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz MahalDoes it still stand? Yes