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AMAZING PLACES AROUND THE WORLD

AMAZING PLACES AROUND THE WORLD. VOCABULARY. WONDER(n.). SURPRISING OR AMAZING (WOW). In memory of. To remember someone who has died. “When in Rome…”. When you are visiting or living in another place, you should try to act like the local people. Landmark.

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AMAZING PLACES AROUND THE WORLD

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  1. AMAZING PLACES AROUND THE WORLD

  2. VOCABULARY

  3. WONDER(n.) SURPRISING OR AMAZING (WOW).

  4. In memory of.. To remember someone who has died.

  5. “When in Rome…” When you are visiting or living in another place, you should try to act like the local people.

  6. Landmark Famous sight, important to the country or city and people might go visit.

  7. Wonder of the World VERY, VERY famous landmark that is extra special and people want to see.

  8. 1. Watch video • 2. Make a list of 5 things to describe a “Wonder of the World” (5 adjectives) • A wonder of the world should be/have _______. (5 things)

  9. Very big! • Beautiful- people want to look • Very old • Famous • Interesting story/Important to culture • Unique/One of a kind

  10. 7 Most Famous Wonders of the World

  11. 1. TAJ MAHAL AGRA-INDIA

  12. It was built by the Emperor in memory of his third wife. • The Taj Mahal took only 16 years to build.

  13. 2. THE COLISEUM ROME - ITALY

  14. THE COLISEUM • It was used for Gladiator Games. • Largest theater in the world • Almost 2,000 years old.

  15. THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA BEIJING-CHINA

  16. Spans 8,850 km • More than 2,000 years old • Built to protect China from foreigners

  17. MACHU PICCHU PERU

  18. Located high on a mountain • Used for the military and the government’s family.

  19. Chichén Itzá MEXICO

  20. Built by people called Mayans • It has 365 steps- one for every day • Used for praying • Children played basketball there

  21. CHRIST REDEEMER RIO DE JANEIRO - BRAZIL

  22. Located high on a mountain • 30 meters tall • Brazil is a very Christian country.

  23. PETRA JORDAN

  24. “Petra” means rock • City built in a mountain in the desert • Famous scene in an Indiana Jones movie.

  25. Guess which wonder • PETRA • GREAT WALL • CHRIST REDEEMER • TAJ MAHAL • COLISEUM • CHICHÉN ITZÁ • MACHU PICCHU

  26. Chichén Itzá

  27. Guess which wonder • PETRA • GREAT WALL • CHRIST REDEEMER • TAJ MAHAL • COLISEUM • CHICHÉN ITZÁ • MACHU PICCHU

  28. Christ Redeemer

  29. Guess which wonder • PETRA • GREAT WALL • CHRIST REDEEMER • TAJ MAHAL • COLISEUM • CHICHÉN ITZÁ • MACHU PICCHU

  30. Coliseum

  31. Guess which wonder • PETRA • GREAT WALL • CHRIST REDEEMER • TAJ MAHAL • COLISEUM • CHICHÉN ITZÁ • MACHU PICCHU

  32. Machu Picchu

  33. Guess which wonder • PETRA • GREAT WALL • CHRIST REDEEMER • TAJ MAHAL • COLISEUM • CHICHÉN ITZÁ • MACHU PICCHU

  34. TajMahal

  35. Other Wonders of the World

  36. STONEHENGE ENGLAND

  37. SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE AUSTRALIA

  38. HALONG BAY VIETNAM

  39. ANKGOR WAT CAMBODIA

  40. THE STATUE OF LIBERTY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

  41. TABLE MOUNTAIN CAPE TOWN - SOUTH AFRICA

  42. Chose the 8th wonder.. • Pick something in China- cannot pick the Great Wall of China or the Terracotta Army兵马俑 • World wonders- ancient, beautiful, tourist attractions, interesting story. • Can be: • Building • Statue • Nature

  43. Jiuzhaigou National Park 8th World Wonder

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