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Module 1
Background
Wonders of the world is a popular TV programme. It shows the beautiful sceneries and fantastic man-made wonders around the world.
Tony, Lingling, Betty and Daming are watching the programme together. What wonders can they see on today’s programme?
世界奇观
Can you read the names of these wonders?
[ˈkɔzˌweɪ]
[vɪkˈtɔːrɪə]
The Terracotta Army
[ˌterəˈkɑtə]
The Three Gorges Dam
The Giant’s Causeway
Victoria Falls
兵马俑
三峡大坝
维多利亚瀑布
巨人之路
[ˈɡɔːrdʒɪz]
Can you match the pictures with their names?
a)The Terracotta Army
b)The Three Gorges Dam
c)The Giant’s Causeway
d)Victoria Falls
c
b
d
a
Which two are natural wonders?
Which two are man-made wonders?
Which is an ancient wonder?
Which is a modern wonder?
Among the four wonders,
(1) Which two are natural wonders?
The Giant’s Causeway and Victoria Falls are natural wonders.
The Terracotta Army and the Three Gorges Dam are
man-made wonders.
(2) Which two are man-made wonders?
Now listen and check the answers.
(3) Which is an ancient wonder?
The Terracotta Army is an ancient wonder.
(4) Which is a modern wonder?
The Three Gorges Dam is a modern wonder.
Tapescript
In Wonders of the World today, we’re talking about four wonders: two natural wonders and two man-made wonders. The two natural wonders are the Giant’s Causeway and Victoria Falls. The two man-made wonders are the Terracotta Army and the Three Gorges Dam.
The Terracotta Army was built in the Qin Dynasty, so it’s ancient. It’s said to be Qinshihuang’s personal army. The Three Gorges Dam is a modern wonder. So far, it’s the largest dam in the world. Please call and tell us what you think.
Tony, Lingling, Betty and Daming want to call the programme to show their opinions about the wonders of the world. Listen and answer the questions.
(1) Who thinks the Giant's Causeway is the most fantastic natural
wonder?
(2) Who