Unit 18 Lesson 4

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Unit 18 Lesson 4
The Agra Fort
Objectives: By the end of the lesson you will have
• described a picture
• read a text
• framed sentences within given situations
• expressed intention
A What is a fort? Are there any forts in Bangladesh? Have you ever visited one?
B Look at the picture and discuss with your partner the features of this building. Which features do you think are special about this place?

C Read the text below. Then in pairs answer the questions that follow.
The Agra Fort, built by Moghul Emperor Shahjahan, is situated next to the
gardens of the Taj Mahal. An important Moghul monument of the 17th century, it
is a powerful fortress, constructed of red sandstone and hence its name the 'Red
Fort of Agra'.
Within its enclosure walls of 2.5 kilometres, it encompasses the imperial city of the Moghul rulers, which comprises fairy-like palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace or the Khas-Mahal and the reception room where visitors were received. Within its boundaries the fortress also has two very beautiful mosques. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1983 on the recommendations of the International Committee of UNESCO at its 7th session.
1 What is a monument?
2 Why is the Fort called the "Red Fort'? Do you know of any other 'Red Fort'?
3 Why is the 'Khas Mahal' so called?
D You are at a historical site. Work in pairs and decide how you will behave in the following situations. Choose the appropriate responses and write out the sentences in full.
SITUATION
1 In order to enter the site you
need to buy a ticket, so you
should ...... BEHAVIOUR
a stand in a cue for the ticket.
b ask to be allowed to enter without a ticket.
c ask for Foreign currency change.
SITUATION
2 You have just eaten a banana
and want to throw the peel, so
you ...... BEHAVIOUR
a throw it where it cannot be seen.
b throw it on the ground.
c look for a bin.
SITUATION
3 You may sign a visitor's
book, so you ....... BEHAVIOUR
a write about all the difficulties you have faced.
b appreciate the facilities provided.
c rebuke the authorities.


E Imagine you are planning to visit the Agra Fort. Look at the list below and choose five things you'll need during your visit. Write a sentence each to say why you will need them.



clothes, walking shoes, coconuts, pot-plants, camera, torch, chairs, money, flask, freezer, films, albums, books, medicine, sun-glasses, binoculars, diary, plate.

F Now write a paragraph about what you hope to do and see during your visit to the Agra Fort.
Focus:
Skills
Reading, writing, speaking,
listening Functions
Describing, expressing future intention,
giving reasons Grammar/Structure
I want to / I hope to/ I intend to / I would like
to / I'm going to... + verb Vocabulary
fort, sandstone, enclosure, comprise,
session