Angkor Wat (Cambodia)
Angkor Wat (Cambodia)
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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
preserve
Verb
prɪˈzərv
to maintain in an original, unchanged condition
Some buildings in Hiroshima have been left to preserve history.
divine
Adjective
dɪˈvaɪn
connected with deities; holy; supernatural
A cross is a divine symbol of Christianity.
passage of time
Noun
ˈpæsəʤ ʌv taɪm
the elapsing of time
You will forget about this awful night with the passage of time.
monument
Noun
ˈmɑːnjəmənt
a large statue or sculpture dedicated to an important historic figure or event, usually placed in the outdoors
This is one of America's most famous monuments.
to my shame
Phrase
tu maɪ ʃeɪm
a phrase used to express the fact that someone feels ashamed because of something
To my shame, I have never read any of the books you mentioned.
complex
Noun
kəmˈplɛks
a large group of buildings consisting of several smaller buildings connected together
The resort complex is huge and it has a pool and a gym.
deteriorate
Verb
dɪˈtiːrəəˌreɪt
to become worse in condition or quality
The building has deteriorated with age.
richness
Noun
ˈrɪtʃnəs
the state of being plentiful, of having a lot of valuable possessions
The richness of the soil makes it very easy to grow crops.
Exercise 2
Dialogue Practice
Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.
Nina is talking with her friend David, who used to live in Cambodia. She is curious to learn more about the country.
Nina
Unfortunately, I do not know much about Cambodia. I have heard of Angkor Wat, but to my shame, I do not know what it is exactly.
David
Oh, you've heard about it? It is a temple complex and also the largest religious monument in the world. The name, Angkor Wat, actually means “City of Temples”.
Nina
Wow, sounds interesting. Is it still well-preserved?
David
Well, with the passage of time some parts have deteriorated. But generally, yes, it’s still in a pretty good shape.
Nina
That's good to hear. Do you know who built it?
David
It was built by a king in the 12th century. But there are also some legends saying that a god or a divine architect built it in a single night.
Nina
That’s interesting!
David
Yeah, it is. I guess those legends make it even more popular.
Nina
I'm sure they do.
David
Anyway, it’s a very beautiful place to visit. It has become a symbol of the country. It shows the richness of their culture, in a way.
Nina
I wish I could go there one day.
David
I hope you will! I'm sure you'd love it!
Exercise 3
Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.
Food is best at a cold temperature.
With the , we will forget most things from our childhood.
His business has rapidly over the last five years.
I love the of the colors in his paintings.
, I must say I do not know anything about science.
The was built in honor of the soldiers who fought bravely for the country.
In ancient times, people feared the punishment of the gods.
Answer Pool (Questions 1-7)
divine
monument
deteriorated
richness
To my shame
preserved
passage of time
Exercise 4
Discussion
Have you ever been to Angkor Wat? Would you like to visit it?
Angkor Wat is said to be the national symbol of Cambodia. Could you give an example of a monument or thing that is symbolic for your country?
How are old monuments and buildings preserved in your country? Are they in a good state?
Are there any legends associated with monuments in your country?
What do you know about Cambodia?
