Unit 9
Lesson 1
Student’s Book pages 70-71
Tourist attractions
Before you begin
1. Can you think of an example of Islamic architecture in Jordan? Tell your partner what you think of it.
Answers:
2. Read the words in the box. Which of these words do you think are related to architectural features? Check the meaning of any words you don’t know in the Activity Book Glossary or in a dictionary.
Answers:
courtyard, marble, fountain, arch, dome, plasterwork, arcade.
3. Read and listen to the article. How objective is the speaker? Explain.
Answers:
He commented on the Alhambra Palace (…part of the magnificent legacy of Spain's long-standing Islamic empire. It has become a major tourist attraction in Spain due to its rich Islamic history. It has wonderful views… it contains the extraordinary courtyard of lions… its beautiful dome... looks like a heaven on earth...).
Comprehension
4. Read and listen to the text again
1- Give another suitable title to the text.
Suggested answers: The Red Castle, Islamic Architecture of Alhambra Palace.
2- What are the most important elements of Islamic style of Alhambra Palace?
the courtyard, the marble, the fountains, the arch, the dome, plasterwork on the wall, the column arcades, arches, the pools all are important elements of Islamic style of Alhambra Palace.
3- The lion was a symbol of power in Islamic history and art. Name other symbols of Islam. What do they represent?
Students’ own answers.
4- How do you think Alhambra Palace should be preserved?
Students’ own answers.
SPEAKING
5. Are there any buildings in Jordan with similar architectural features? Discuss with a partner.
Students’ own answers.
GRAMMAR
GRAMMAR: The Present Simple Passive
6. Write sentences in the Present Simple Passive. Use by only if necessary.
Answers:
1- The Alhambra Palace is located in Granada, Spain.
2- The palace is situated on a hill overlooking beautiful views.
3- It is visited by tourists from all over the world.
4- Islamic style is represented through arches, calligraphy and a dome.
5- Walls are designed with detailed plasterwork.
Speaking
7. In pairs, ask and answer the questions using the Present Simple Passive.
Answers:
1- A: Where is rice grown? B: It is grown in China.
2- A: What is made at a bakery? B: Bread is made at a bakery.
3- A: Where is the Mona Lisa displayed? B: It is displayed in Paris.
1- B: Where is paella eaten? A:It is eaten in Spain.
2- B: Who is buried in the pyramids? A: Pharaohs are buried in the pyramids.
3- B: Where is River Nile found? A: It is found in Egypt.
8. Write three general knowledge questions. Then, ask your partner your questions.
Students’ own answers.
WRITING
9. Write three paragraphs about your country or region giving facts about it and your own opinion. Use the Present Simple Passive.
Answers:
Students’ own answers.
Unit 9Lessons 3+4Student’s Book pages 72 and 73
Reading
1. Complete the postcard with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Answers:
1- am having.
2- are staying.
3- is built.
4- are taken.
5- are decorated.
6- are equipped.
7- are entertained.
VOCABULARY: Materials
2. The words in the box are all connected to materials. What is each material used for? Check the meaning of any words you don’t know in the Activity Book Glossary or in a dictionary.
Answers:
-steel: ships, cars, bridges, tools, knives, nails, screws.
-marble: buildings, sculptures.
-silk: scarves, dresses, shirts.
-wood: furniture, fences, shelves, buildings.
-glass: windows, mirrors, bottles, glasses, vases.
-plastic: bottles, bags, pens, CDs, DVDs, computers.
-metal: buildings, cars, ships, aeroplanes, machinery, plumbing.
-diamond: jewellery, saws.
-bronze: sculptures, bells, medals.
-brass: zippers, bells, household fittings, coins.
-gold: jewelry, sculpture.
-silver: jewellery, candlesticks, decorative plates.
GRAMMAR: The Present Simple Passive
3. Make sentences. Choose from each column.
Answers:
2- The statue is sculpted from marble.
3- The tower is built from steel.
4- The building is designed by an architect.
5- The ring is decorated with diamonds.
6- The furniture is made of wood.
7- The vase is made of glass.
WRITING
4. Choose one of the objects in the pictures and write about it using the Present Simple Passive. You can use these verbs and words relating to materials:
Suggested answers:
-Pen: This object is made of plastic and metal. It is used for writing.
-Bicycle: This object is constructed from steel. It is used for travelling.
-Computer: This object is made of metal and plastic. It is used for working and using the Internet.
-Tin opener: This object is made of metal and plastic. It is used for opening tins.
SPEAKING
5. Work in a group. Take it in turns to talk about your chosen object. Your group members guess what it is.
6. Think of another object. Use the Present Simple Passive to ask your partner questions about their object and answer questions about yours. Can you guess your partner’s object?
Students’ own answers.
LISTENING
7. Look at the picture on the right. What do you think the design was inspired by? Discuss with a partner.
Students’ own answers.
8. Listen to the report about this new building. How did nature inspire the design?
Answer:
The design is inspired by a desert flower.
9. Listen again and complete the following table with information you gathered from the audioscript. Use full sentences. Is Burj Khalifa an interesting place for you to visit? Why/Why not?
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Burj
Khalifa |
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Type |
A skyscraper |
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Location |
In Dubai in the United Arab Emirates |
|
Height |
The tallest structure ever built at 828 metres |
|
Architecture |
The towering skyscraper was mainly designed by the
architect Adrian Smith is shaped like a ‘Y’. The design is inspired by
nature and is inspired by the desert flower Hymenocallis. At the top, the
tower is sculpted into a slim spire, made from more than 4,000 tonnes of
steel. |
|
Interior design |
It contains apartments, offices, and a hotel. This
comprises 196 cymbals that are made of a mixture of bronze and brass, and
which are plated with gold. |
QUOTATION
Read the quotation. Do you agree with it? Why/Why not? Translate the quotation into Arabic.Architecture cannot be understood without some knowledge of the society it serves.Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson, Architect (1910 CE−1999 CE)
لا يمكن فهم الفن المعماري في مجتمع ما من دون الإلمام بهذا المجتمع.