Class - V�English�AROUND THE WORLD�

• The proposed scheduleLondon to Suezrail
• and steamer7 daysSuez to Bombaysteamer
• 13 daysBombay to Calcuttarail
• and elephant3 days
• Calcutta to Hong Kongsteamer13 days
• Hong Kong to Yokohamasteamer6 day
• sYokohama to San Franciscosteamer22 days
• San Francisco to New York Cityrail7 days
• New York to Londonsteamer and rail9 days
• Tota80 days�

Phileas Fogg, a rich gentleman that lives by a very strict regime suddenly decides that following the suggestion in he paper that it is now possible to go around the world in 80 days he will do it.

Around the world

He makes the decision in front of four club members at The Reform Club in London and then almost immediately departs for the continent.

He takes with him his newly appointed servant Passepartout and on his journey picks up an Indian princess and is dogged by Fix the detective who is convinced that Fogg is a bank robber on the run. �

• By throwing money around and riding his luck Fogg manages to do it before failing at the final hurdle.

• But thanks to Passepartout going out to find a priest to helpFogg marry his princess they realise they have made the trip in 79 days and have time to make the bet.

companion

• ccom·pan·ion ¹  (km-pnyn)n.1.a. A person who accompanies or associates with another; a comrade.
• b. A domestic partner.
• 2. A person employed to assist, live with, or travel with another.
• 3. One of a pair or set of things; a mate.

canyons

• can·yon also ca·ñon  (knyn)n.A narrow chasm with steep cliff walls, cut into the earth by running water; a gorge.
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Procession

• A group of persons, vehicles, or objects moving along in an orderly, formal manner.

Opposite words �

• Minimum speed
• Moved forward
• Disappeared
• Closed
• Lowest

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• -------------mountains
• ---------------- curves
• ----------------canyons
• -----------------Indians
• -------------------shots
• -------------------cables

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Tracks

• Tracks are used on railways (or railroads), which, together with railroad switches (or points), guide trains without the need for steering. Tracks consist of two parallel steel rails, which are laid uponsleepers (or cross ties) that are embedded in ballast to form the railroad track. The rail is fastened to the ties with rail spikes, lagscrews or clips such as Pandrol clips

Steep mountains

• Mountains sloping sharply

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passenger

•  A person who travels in a conveyance, such as a car or train, without participating in its operation.

Signalman��

•  a railway employee in charge of the signals and points within a section

PASSÉ PARTOUT�

 Something, such as a master key, that permits one to pass or go at will.

WONDERS OF THE WORLD

Nancy Katrak

Around the World Tour

TOUR DIRECTOR

MRS. KATRAK - GEOGRAPHY

Join Pierce Middle School for a vacation to the Wonders of the World.

Travel is one of life’s great opportunities to expand our understanding of the countries and people who make up our world.

CLICK ARROW TO START TOUR.

WONDERS OF THE WORLD

GREAT WALL OF CHINA

MACHU PICCHU

CHINA, ASIA

PERU, SOUTH AMERICA

This is a significant HISTORIC feature because it is the greatest man-made barrier in the world.

This is a significant CULTURAL feature because it was the center of Inca culture in Peru.

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

PYRAMIDS OF EGYPT

AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA

EGYPT, AFRICA

This is a significant CULTURAL feature because it acts as a major home to the performing arts in Australia.

This is a significant CULTURAL feature because it teaches us how rulers were buried in ancient Egypt.

COLISEUM

TAJ MAHAL

ITALY, EUROPE

INDIA, ASIA

This is a significant CULTURAL feature of Italy because it was used for gladiatorial combat in Rome.

This is a significant CULTURAL feature because it is India’s and the world’s most beautiful tomb.

CATHEDRAL OF ST. BASIL

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RUSSIA, EUROPE/ASIA

STATUE OF LIBERTY

UNITED STATES, NORTH AMERICA

This is a significant ECONOMIC feature because it is a favorite tourist site in Russia due to its uniquely shaped and patterned onion domes.

This is a significant POLITICAL feature of the USA because it is the world’s best know symbol of democracy.

EIFFEL TOWER

GOLDEN PAVILION

FRANCE, EUROPE

JAPAN, ASIA

This is a significant ECONOMIC feature because it is the world’s tallest man-made structure and a tourist site.

This is a significant feature of Japan because of the style and beauty of its architecture.

• WONDERS OF THE WORLD REVIEW

EIFFEL TOWER

TAJ MAHAL

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

PYRAMIDS OF EGYPT

COLISEUM

CATHEDRAL OF ST. BASIL

MACHU PICCHU

GREAT WALL OF CHINA

STATUE OF LIBERTY

GOLDEN PAVILION

TO REVIEW THE MANY WONDERS THAT WE HAVE VISITED CLICK ARROW.

1. The Pyramids in Egypt teach us how rulers were___________?

1. Educated

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• Lived (house)

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• Buried

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The ancient Pyramids of Egypt teaches us how the rulers of Egypt were once buried.

2. Sydney Opera House in Australia is the major home to the ___________?

1. Soccer Team
2. Government
3. Arts

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The Sydney Opera House in Australia is the major home to the performing arts, such as plays, operas, ballets, and symphonies.

3. The Coliseum was used for which reason?

1. Gladiatorial Combat
2. Football
3. Plays

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The Coliseum was used for gladiatorial combat in Rome, Italy.

4. The Eiffel Tower is the world’s tallest man-made structure in the world. What famous city is it located in?

1. London
2. Cairo
3. Paris

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The Eiffel Tower which is the world’s tallest man-made structure is located in Paris, France.

GOOD JOB

5. Machu Picchu was lost to mankind for hundreds of years. It is a Cultural feature because it was the center of __________ culture.

1. Cherokee
2. Inca
3. Hindu

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Machu Picchu was lost to mankind for hundreds of years. It is a Cultural feature because it was the center of Inca culture.

6. The Taj Mahal is the world’s most beautiful ___________?

1. Tomb
2. Palace
3. Business

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The Taj Mahal which is located in India and is the world’s most beautiful tomb.

7. What monument is the best known symbol of democracy?

1. Tower Bridge
2. Statue of Liberty
3. Parthenon

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You hit the Target

The Statue of Liberty is the best known symbol of democracy in the USA.

8. Which monument is found in Japan and is noted for its beautiful architecture?

1. Mayan Temples
2. Forbidden City
3. Golden Pavilion

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It Rings True

The Golden Pavilion is a significant Cultural feature of Japan because it depicts Buddha, the prophet of Buddhism.

9. The Cathedral of St. Basil was once a church and is now a Museum in Russia. It is noted for its __________.

1. Onion Domes
2. Windows
3. Altar

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The Cathedral of St. Basil is a favorite tourist site in Russia due to its uniquely shaped and patterned onion domes.

10. What is the largest man-made barrier in the world?

1. Machu Picchu
2. Taj Mahal
3. Great Wall of China

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Journey Over

The Great Wall of China is the world’s largest man-made barrier.