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B. 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 (3) in the right column.
FO
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 journey 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 1.

Example:
Fact: The Great Pyramid of Giza was 147 metres high.
Opinion: The Great Pyramid is believed to have been built over a
20 - year period.

Task 3. Work in groups. Discuss possible answers to the following
questions, using the suggestions below.

l Who built the Great Pyramid of Giza?
l How long did it take to build it?
l Where did the builders find the stones?
l How did they transport them?

l How could they build the Pyramid so high?

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