UNIT 1 - Getting There

Burlington - Advanced Real English 2.

UNIT 1 - Getting There

Web Activity:

Go to:

http://www.bangkok.com/most-popular-historical/index.html

Complete these exercises in your notebook:

1.    Find the following information:

       a.  the year the Thai built the Grand Palace: ……………………

       b.  the names of three temples: ..................................................................................

                                                                                                                                          

       c.  the names of two floating markets: ........................................................................

       d.  things you can see at the Vimanmek Palace: ..........................................................

                                                                                                                                        

2.    Go to the link More Info in Grand Palace & Wat Prakeaw then scroll down to Wat Phra Kaew and
click on Read More. Then answer the following questions:

       a.  When did the Thai start building the temple? ……………………

       b.  At the temple, in which languages can you listen to explanations about the temple?

                                                                                                                                      

       c.  How much does it cost to visit the temple? ……………………

1.    a.  1782

       b.  Wat Prakeaw, Wat Aran (The Temple of Dawn), Wat Pho

       c.  Any two of the following: Damnoen Saduak, Taling Chan, Bang Ku Wiang, Tha Kha

       d.  rare art and furniture pieces from the early Rattanakosin period – all belonging to the late king

2.    a.  1785

       b.  English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish

       c.  125 baht