Unit 16. Historical places

READING
Before you read
Work with a partner. Match the pictures with the names of the countries they belong to
a. China
b. Vietnam
c. Japan
d. Cambodia
Game 1
We will have 4 groups : 1, 2, 3, 4.
Now, each group will come here to write any famous places U know, one by one.
The more places U have, the more presents U get.
Read the text and give us your new words.
Then do the tasks that follow.

a) Choose the best title for the text
Kyoto, Ancient Capital of Japan

Ancient Capitals of Japan

Nara, First Capital of Japan

Capitals of Japan
b) Find the words in the text with the following meanings
extremely good (like in fairy tales)

founding (n)

a ceremony to show that a king or queen starts his/her rule

the act of keeping sth in good condition

things that are owned by sb in good condition

develop highly
fabulous
establishment
enthronement
maintenance
properties
flourish
c) Answer the following questions
Why is Kyoto considered an important cultural center of Japan?
Because it was the capital of Japan for over a thousand years.

2. How are Japanese ancient rituals and traditions kept alive in modern Kyoto?
By being recognized the need to protect its invaluable properties.
3. Has the Japanese government given proper preservation of Kyoto’s historical sites? Why or Why not?
Yes, he has. Because…. (your own ideas)
4. How long did Nara function as Japan’s imperial capital?
About 84 years (from 710  794)
5. What makes Nara a famous tourist attraction nowadays?
The hidden beauty, the rich history, and the atmosphere of ancient Japan that Nara retains .
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Kyoto
Kyoto nowadays
Nara
d) Work in groups of 4. Talk about what U know about Hue, the former capital of Viet Nam
Game 2
In your groups. Tell us the 7 World Heritages.
1/Machu Picchu của Peru

2/ Christ Redeemer , the Jesus Brazil.
3/ Pyramid Chichen Itza of Mexico
4. The Great wall of China.
5/ Tòa thánh Petra, Jordan.

6/ The Roman Colloseum (Đấu trường La Mã
6/ The Roman Colloseum (Đấu trường La Mã)
7/ The Taj Mahal , India. (Đền Tác Ma Ha )
ANGKOR WAT
Game 3
1 member of each group tell us about your feelings of Angkor Wat.