Ancient buildings - Hello! Beyond Words Term 1 - أول اعدادي

UNIT 1 a 1 3 Ancient buildings Lesson objectives: Learn about ancient buildings in Egypt Present a solution to a problem Problem-solving: use a flow chart for solving problems Match the words (a-d) to their definitions (1-4). b C d catacombs temple obelisk statue 1 a model of a person, animal, or object, sometimes made of stone 2 a tall stone monument with a top that is usually in the shape of a pyramid 3 underground tunnels and rooms for burying the dead 4 a place where people come together to pray a 2 Read the information about an ancient building in Egypt. 3 Answer the questions. 1 What type of ancient building is this? 2 Where is it? 3 How old is it? 4 Why is it a special ancient building? Listen to the dialog. Mariam visited the temple of Edfu in the summer vacation. Check () the problems at the temple that she mentions. 1 it's difficult to get to the temple 2 the weather 3 lots of tourists walking around The temple of Edfu is an Ancient Egyptian temple in the town of Edfu. The town is on the west bank of the River Nile between Luxor and Aswan. The temple is about 2,250 years old. It is important for understanding life in Ancient Egypt because the writing on its walls gives us very interesting and useful information about language and religion over 2,000 years ago. 4 not enough time to work on the whole building. 5 not enough money to work on the whole building 6 the buildings are very old 00 8

4 Match the problems mentioned in Exercise 3 with the effects that these problems have (a-d). Then listen to the dialog again and check your answers. a the buildings need lots of care and repairs b people's feet walking on the stone is bad for it c wind and sand very slowly cut the stone away d there aren't enough people to help all the buildings at the same time 5 Complete the flow chart showing how to solve problems with the correct words. present problem reasons solution solutions 1 Identify what the is. 2 Think about possible for the problem. 3 Use the reasons to help you think of possible for the problem. 4 Look at your ideas and discuss what the best is. Give reasons for your choice. 5 Think about how you can other people. your solution to Solving problems We use the skill of problem solving nearly every day to solve small problems in our daily lives. We can also use it to solve bigger problems in the world and help to make it a better place. When we try to solve a problem, it's important to have organized steps like the ones in the flow chart. Remember that if you want to change things for the better, you also need to tell other people about your solution and explain why it will work. UNIT 1 * TASK Work in groups. 1 Think of an ancient building that you know well and which has problems. 2 Go through the five steps in the flow chart and prepare to present your solution in class. 3 Present your group's solution in class and listen to other students' presentations. 4 Give your opinion about whether you think other groups' solutions will work and say why you think this. 9