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Work in pairs. Which sentences express facts (F) and which ones, opinions (O)? Put a tick (V) in the right column.

SPEAKING

Task 1. The sentences below all appear in the reading passage. Work in pairs. Which sentences express facts (F) and which ones, opinions (O)? Put a tick (✓) in the right column. (Các câu dưới đều xuất hiện trong bài đọc. Làm việc theo cặp. Xác định các câu câu nào là sự thật (F), câu nào là quan điểm (O). Đặt dấu () vào ô đúng.)

  F O
1. The Great Pyramid is believed to have been built over a 20-year period.    
2. The Great Pyramid was 147 metres high.    
3. The Great Pyramid ranked as the tallest structure on earth for more than 43 centuries.    
4. The structure consisted of approximately 2 million blocks of stone.    
5. One theory involves the construction of a straight or spiral ramp that was raised as the construction proceeded.    
6. A second theory suggests that the blocks were lifted and placed using thousands of huge weight arms.    
7. The boat is believed to have been used to carry the body of Khufu in his last joumey on earth before being buried inside the pyramid.    

Answer

  F O
1. The Great Pyramid is believed to have been built over a 20-year period.    
2. The Great Pyramid was 147 metres high.    
3. The Great Pyramid ranked as the tallest structure on earth for more than 43 centuries.    
4. The structure consisted of approximately 2 million blocks of stone.    
5. One theory involves the construction of a straight or spiral ramp that was raised as the construction proceeded.  
6. A second theory suggests that the blocks were lifted and placed using thousands of huge weight arms.    
7. The boat is believed to have been used to carry the body of Khufu in his last joumey on earth before being buried inside the pyramid.    

Task 2. Work in pairs. Tell your partner about some facts and opinions of the Great Pyramid of Giza, using the information in Task I. (Làm việc theo cặp. Giới thiệu bạn học cùng bạn về một số sự thật và quan điểm về Đại Kim Tự Tháp Giza, sử dụng thông tin trong Task 1.)

Answer

A: Hi, What are you doing?

B: I'm searching for some wonders of the world.

A: Great. Can you tell me something about the Great Pyramid of Giza?

B: What do you need to know about it?

A: Who built the Great Pyramid of Giza?

B: I think the Great Pyramid of Giza was built by a giant.

Task 3. Work in groups. Discuss possible answers to the following question, using the suggestions below. (Làm việc theo nhóm. Thảo luận về câu trả lời cho các câu hỏi sau đây, sử dụng các gợi ý dưới đây.)

• Who built the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• How long did it take to build it?

• Where did the builders find the stones?

• How could they build the Pyramid so high?

Useful language:

- I think /I am sure....

- It is said that ...

- The pyramid is said / believed / thought to have been ...

- Probably they...

- They must /can / may / might have ...

Answer

A: How long did it take to build it?

B: It is believed/ said/supposed/thought that the Great Pyramid was built over a 20-year period.

A: Where did the builders find the stones?

B: The stones are believed/ said/ supposed/ thought to be found in Everest Mountain.

A: How did they transport them?

B: The stones are believed/ said/ supposed/ thought to be transported by thousands of huge weight arms.

A: How could thev build the Great Pyramid of Giza?

B: People say/ think/ believe/ suppose that its construction of a straight or spiral ramp that was raised as the construction proceeded. The blocks were lifted and placed using thousands of huge weight arms.

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