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Unit 1 A Labor of Love
Listening Comprehension
The Taj Mohal in India is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The
story behind the making of the Taj Mahal is also beautiful. In 1612, an Indian
King, Shah Jahan, married a beautiful young woman. It was his second marriage,
but he truly loved his new wife. For the next 18 years, Shah Jahan and his wife,
Mumtaz Mahal, traveled everywhere together.
Sadly, Mumtaz died after having her 14th child in 1630. Shah Jahan decided to
build the most beautiful tomb in the world for his wife. Even with 22,000 workers,
the work took over 22 years. Finally, in 1653, Shah Jahan completed his wife‟s
tomb. It was the most beautiful building in the world, and a reminder of the love
the Shah had for his wife.
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Listening Comprehension
The Taj Mohal in India is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The
story behind the making of the Taj Mahal is also beautiful. In 1612, an Indian
King, Shah Jahan, married a beautiful young woman. It was his second marriage,
but he truly loved his new wife. For the next 18 years, Shah Jahan and his wife,
Mumtaz Mahal, traveled everywhere together.
Sadly, Mumtaz died after having her 14th child in 1630. Shah Jahan decided to
build the most beautiful tomb in the world for his wife. Even with 22,000 workers,
the work took over 22 years. Finally, in 1653, Shah Jahan completed his wife‟s
tomb. It was the most beautiful building in the world, and a reminder of the love
the Shah had for his wife.
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