PASSAGE READING
Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.
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History of Maps
A map is a drawing of a particular area of land or sea. It helps people travel easier to unfamiliar places. Maps have been used by people over the past centuries. The oldest known maps are preserved on Babylonian clay tablets. According to research, Anaximander is the first Greek to have made a map of the known world. He drew a circular map of the world in the 6th century BC assuming that the earth is round. Maps became more detailed as people’s knowledge of the Earth’s geography grew. During the 19th and 20th century, many more accurate images of the world map were created.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Please answer the following questions based on the passage.
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Where are the oldest known maps preserved? |
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Who is the first Greek to have made a map of the known world? |
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What happened when people’s knowledge of the Earth’s geography grew? |
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CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES
Please construct sentences using each word below.
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| area | This area is full of students. |
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| accurate | The answers she gave are accurate. |
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| detailed | He submitted a detailed report. |
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| create | The team wants to create a project that will benefit everyone. |
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| geography | Today, we will talk about geography. |
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EXPRESSING OPINIONS
Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.
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Do you use a map when traveling? |
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Do you find it is easy to read maps? |
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Do you think maps are important? |
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What do you think will happen if there are no maps? |
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What do you think is the best way to travel to unfamiliar places without getting lost? |
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Do you think people should travel to unfamiliar places without a map? |
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Do you think having a person as a guide is better than using a map? |
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