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Unit 18 Lesson 5
The Ironbridge Gorge
Objectives: By the end of the lesson you will have
• described a picture
• given opinions
• drawn comparisons
A Discuss in pairs what you understand by a gorge.
B Look at the picture below and answer the following questions.
1 What impression of the bridge do you get?
2 Can you guess from the picture what kind of material the bridge is made of?
3 Write 3 sentence's about this bridge. Then compare your answers with your partner's and together select the 3 best ones.
C Read the text below.
The Iron Bridge across England's longest river, the Severn, is the world's first iron bridge. At one time, the surrounding area was a remarkable concentration of industrial activity. Today the area under the bridge and on both sides known as the Ironbridge Gorge, is a World Heritage Site, in recognition of its outstanding importance in the early development of industrialisation.
The Iron Bridge was boild in 1779 and was opened on New Year's day in 1781. It is a testimony of the first large-scale use of iron for structural purposes in the world and a remarkable demonstration of the utility and versatility of iron for construction. With a span of 30 metres, the graceful semi-circular arch reached across the gorge of the Severn at its narrowest point. The Iron Bridge was not only a singular example of new engineering but also a tremendous success. Its symbolic significance was great, not only in Britain but throughout Europe and the United States.
Proper international fame and recognition came with the designation of the Gorge and the bridge as a World Heritage Site in 1986. It is the first industrial area to be listed as a World Heritage Site.
Work in pairs, and determine which statements are true and which are false by writing T/F against each statement. Then correct the false statements and write them out.
1 The Iron Bridge is England's longest bridge. -
2 It became a world heritage site because the structure of the bridge is old. -
3 The utility of iron for the purpose of construction is shown in this bridge. -
4 Today, the area surrounding the bridge is highly industrialised.-
5 The first area to be listed as a World Heritage Site is the Iron Bridge. -
D Read the sentence below.
The Iron Bridge was not only a singular example of new engineering but also a tremendous success.
Now work in pairs and rewrite the following sentences using 'not only' and 'but also'.
1 Jamil is a good student. He is an excellent athlete.
2 The weather was very bad. The bus had mechanical trouble.
3 He lost his luggage during the journey. On top of that, the tram was delayed.
E Have you seen the bridge over the Jamuna River? In pairs, discuss its features. How is it different from the Iron Bridge? Now write a description of this bridge in about 100 words.
Focus :
Skills.
Speaking,
listening,
intensive
reading,
writing. Functions.
Speculating, describing,
comparing.
Grammar/Structure.
Simple past,
adjectives for
comparisons,
'not only... but also...'.
Vocabulary.
concentration,
testimony, versatility,.
designation.
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Unit 18 Lesson 5
The Ironbridge Gorge
Objectives: By the end of the lesson you will have
• described a picture
• given opinions
• drawn comparisons
A Discuss in pairs what you understand by a gorge.
B Look at the picture below and answer the following questions.
1 What impression of the bridge do you get?
2 Can you guess from the picture what kind of material the bridge is made of?
3 Write 3 sentence's about this bridge. Then compare your answers with your partner's and together select the 3 best ones.
C Read the text below.
The Iron Bridge across England's longest river, the Severn, is the world's first iron bridge. At one time, the surrounding area was a remarkable concentration of industrial activity. Today the area under the bridge and on both sides known as the Ironbridge Gorge, is a World Heritage Site, in recognition of its outstanding importance in the early development of industrialisation.
The Iron Bridge was boild in 1779 and was opened on New Year's day in 1781. It is a testimony of the first large-scale use of iron for structural purposes in the world and a remarkable demonstration of the utility and versatility of iron for construction. With a span of 30 metres, the graceful semi-circular arch reached across the gorge of the Severn at its narrowest point. The Iron Bridge was not only a singular example of new engineering but also a tremendous success. Its symbolic significance was great, not only in Britain but throughout Europe and the United States.
Proper international fame and recognition came with the designation of the Gorge and the bridge as a World Heritage Site in 1986. It is the first industrial area to be listed as a World Heritage Site.
Work in pairs, and determine which statements are true and which are false by writing T/F against each statement. Then correct the false statements and write them out.
1 The Iron Bridge is England's longest bridge. -
2 It became a world heritage site because the structure of the bridge is old. -
3 The utility of iron for the purpose of construction is shown in this bridge. -
4 Today, the area surrounding the bridge is highly industrialised.-
5 The first area to be listed as a World Heritage Site is the Iron Bridge. -
D Read the sentence below.
The Iron Bridge was not only a singular example of new engineering but also a tremendous success.
Now work in pairs and rewrite the following sentences using 'not only' and 'but also'.
1 Jamil is a good student. He is an excellent athlete.
2 The weather was very bad. The bus had mechanical trouble.
3 He lost his luggage during the journey. On top of that, the tram was delayed.
E Have you seen the bridge over the Jamuna River? In pairs, discuss its features. How is it different from the Iron Bridge? Now write a description of this bridge in about 100 words.
Focus :
Skills.
Speaking,
listening,
intensive
reading,
writing. Functions.
Speculating, describing,
comparing.
Grammar/Structure.
Simple past,
adjectives for
comparisons,
'not only... but also...'.
Vocabulary.
concentration,
testimony, versatility,.
designation.