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Today’s Lesson

👑Uni 5: Histor 👑
I. New Vocabulary

Englis word Definitio

Monarchy (n) the system of having a king or queen:

/ˈmänərkē/

Sovereign (n) a king or queen, or a person having the power to

/ˈsäv(ə)rən/ govern a country

Emperor (n) a male ruler of an empire

/ˈemp(ə)rər/

Rule (v) to control or be the person in charge of something

/ro͞ol/ such as a country:

Reign (v) to be the king or queen of a country

/rān/

Reign (n) the period of time when a king or queen rules a

/rān/ country:
Abdicate (v) If a king or queen abdicates, he or she makes a formal
/ˈabdəˌkāt/ statement that he or she no longer wants to be king
or queen:

Leader (n) a person in control of a group, country, or situation:

/ˈliː.dɚ/

Era (n) a period of time of which particular events or stages

/ˈer.ə/ of development are typical

Regime (n) a particular government or a system or method of

/reɪˈʒiːm/ government:

Heir (n) a person who will legally receive money, property, or

/er/ a title from another person, especially an older
member of the same family, when that other person
dies

Regent (n) a person who rules a country for a limited period,

/ˈriː.dʒənt/ because the king or queen is absent or too young, too
ill, etc.

Empire (n) a group of countries ruled by a single person,

/ˈem.paɪr/ government, or country

Monarch (n) a nation’s king or queen

/ˈmɑː.nɚk/

Empress (n) a female ruler of an empire, or the wife of a male

/ˈem.prəs/ ruler of an empire

Dynasty (n) a series of rulers or leaders who are all from the same
/ˈdaɪ.nə.sti/ family, or a period when a country is ruled by them:
Govern (v) to control and direct the public business of a country,
/ˈɡʌv.ɚn/ city, group of people, etc.

Investiture (n) a ceremony in which someone is given an official

/ɪnˈves.tə.tʃɚ/ rank, authority, power, etc.

Coronation (n) a ceremony at which a person is made king or queen

/ˌkɔːr.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

Ceremony (n) (a set of) formal acts, o en fixed and traditional,

/ˈser.ə.mə.ni/ performed on important social or religious occasions

Eccentric (adj)\ strange or unusual, sometimes in a humorous way

/ɪkˈsen.trɪk/

YES/NO/NOT GIVEN - Strategie & ti t solv

1. Read the given passage and try to understand the main idea of the

passage. Then, read the first statement of the question set.

2. Don’t read the passage quickly. Also, do not waste the time by reading the

whole passage.

3. Identify the keywords that will help you to locate the relevant information.

Also, read the statement carefully to understand the meaning.

4. Go to the passage and try to find the correct location with the help of

keywords.

5. Remember, in most cases, you will not get the exact keyword. So, Look for

different words with similar meanings.

 6. You should be extra careful on the writer’s opinion about the

information. Also, remember that the opinions are not mentioned directly

in the passage.

7. Read this portion of the text carefully and get the meaning. If the text

agrees with what is said in the question statement, the answer is Yes. If it

contradicts, the answer is No. If the information is not sufficient to decide,

the answer is Not Given.

8. Remember, to increase the difficulty level, the question statements will be

paraphrased, i.e. the sentences will be written differently.

9. Repeat the same procedure for other statements.

10. Y/ N/ NG question statements follow the order of the passage. So the

answer to the second question of the set will come after the answer to the

first question and so.

11. Do not apply your own knowledge about the topic to decide the answers.

They must be based on the information provided in the passage.

12. Try to understand the writer's opinion and point of view. This helps you

to find the answers quickly.

13. Remember that there will be at least one in each answer category “ YES,

NO, and NOT GIVEN”. If you miss a single one of them, you're wrong.

🚨🚨FINAL WARNING: READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!!!

IF IT’S SAID “YES/ NO / NOT GIVEN” THEN WRITE “ YES/ NO / NOT GIVEN”

😖DO NOT BE MISTAKEN FOR “TRUE / FALSE / NOT GIVEN”😵💫

 HOMEWORK

+ Learn the new vocabulary (I will check)

+ Read the YES/ NO/ NOT GIVEN tips

+ Finish the following homework:

🧠MEMORY MAKE🧠
Exercise 1: Circle the correct words.

1. The ancient _____________ (Monarchy, Dynasty, Reign) had a system

of government where a king or queen ruled for life, passing the
throne to their descendants.
2. During the reign of Queen Victoria, the British Empire expanded
significantly, making her one of the most influential _____________
(Empress, Leader, Monarch) in history.
3. The young prince was the rightful _____________ (Heir, Sovereign,
Emperor) to the throne, and his education was carefully supervised in
preparation for his future role as king.
4. A er years of oppressive _____________ (Regime, Era, Reign), the
people of the country finally rose up and established a new, more
democratic government.
5. The Renaissance was a remarkable _____________ (Era, Empire,
 Reign) in European history, marked by artistic and intellectual
flourishing.
6. The newly crowned king delivered an inspiring speech during his
_____________ (Investiture, Coronation, Ceremony), promising a
better future for his subjects.
7. In the fictional world of the story, an evil _____________

(Regent, Eccentric, Regime) had taken control of the land, imposing harsh
laws and restrictions on the citizens.

8. The Roman _____________ (Dynasty, Empire, Monarchy) was known

for its vast territorial expansion and the lasting influence of its
culture.
9. The young princess was the _____________ to the throne, and her
training in diplomacy and leadership began at a very early age. (Heir,
Sovereign, Emperor)
10. The peaceful transition of power from one ruler to the next was
overseen by a wise and capable _____________

(Regent, Sovereign, Emperor) who acted as a temporary leader.

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the new vocabulary you learnt today.

In ancient China, the ___________ system was a well-established form of government

where an ___________ held absolute power and authority. The most famous ___________

of this empire was Qin Shi Huang, who unified China and declared himself the first

emperor. His ___________ marked the beginning of the Qin Dynasty, a significant

___________ in Chinese history.

During his ___________, Emperor Qin Shi Huang ordered the construction of the Great

Wall of China and standardized the Chinese script and measurements. His ___________

was characterized by strict ___________ and a strong centralized government. However,

his leadership was often considered ___________ due to his obsession with finding the

elixir of immortality.

After his death, his son became the ___________ to the throne, but the empire faced

challenges. The dynasty eventually fell, and a ___________ was appointed to govern the

empire temporarily. This marked the end of the Qin Dynasty and the beginning of the

Han Dynasty through a formal ___________ known as a ___________.

This transition from one dynasty to another was a significant historical ___________ in

China, highlighting the cyclical nature of Chinese dynastic history and the enduring

legacy of the imperial system.

YES/ NO/ NOT GIVEN READING QUESTIONS

Answer questions 1-7 which are based on the reading passage below.

Vancouver

Vancouver is quite different from virtually any other city in North America. Despite the

fact that it is a large modern cosmopolitan city, it seems to have a relaxed small-town,

close-to-nature feel about it. There is little comparison with other large Canadian cities

such as Toronto or Montreal, which are more akin to the large eastern US centers like
New York and Chicago. Vancouver, like all large North American cities, is a

conglomerate of high-rise cubic

office towers, although urban planners have kept the heights down. There are,

however some notable exceptions such as the Marine Building at the north foot of

Burrard Street once the tallest structure in the British Empire, the courthouse at Howe

& Robson, and the library at Georgia & Hamilton.

Vancouver offers a wide range of attractions catering to all tastes but those with only a

day to spare cannot be better advised than to take one of the many organized

excursions recommended by the Vancouver Tourist Office.

Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre nature preserve, is Vancouver's best-known landmark and a

muy for any visitor. It was established in 1887 and, in the opinion of many, is the most

beautiful urban park in the world. Contrary to popular belief, this park was not

established through the foresight of the city council of the day, but at the urging of a

real estate developer called Oppenheimer. He is now considered the father of Stanley

Park. All areas of the park are accessible to the public except for Dead Man's Island,

which has a small naval base.

The Eco Walk is a fun and informative way to see the park. The guide gives information

on the trees, plants, birds, and animals as well as on the rich aboriginal culture and

legends of the park. The walking is medium paced, taking 3 hours to complete and
covering 5 miles of relatively flat paved and graveled trails over the selected seawall

and forest paths. This walk is suitable for families, including active seniors.

There is also a world-class aquarium in the park and was the first to have killer whales

in captivity and probably the first one to stop making them into a side-show. The

aquarium feels the purpose of keeping the whales, namely re-educating the public and

stopping the hunting of them, has been accomplished. In 2000, the last remaining killer

whale at the aquarium was sold to Sealand in California, where it died shortly after

arriving. The main threat to the park is the sheer volume of people who want to be in it.

Efforts are being made to restrict the amount of automobile traffic passing through

One of the ultimate goals is to eliminate the causeway leading to Lions Gate Bridge, but

this will not likely occur until well into the 21st century.

Beaches are also a big attraction and temperatures are usually high enough to tempt

most people to have a swim. However, one of the biggest days on these beaches is on

New Year's Day when the annual “Polar Bear Swim” attracts several hundred die-hard

individuals out to prove that Vancouver is a year-round swimming destination.

Chinatown is North America's third-largest, in terms of area, after San Francisco and

New York. It is steeped in history and is well worth walking around. It is most active on

Sundays when people head to any of the wide selection of restaurants that offer dim

sum. Chinatown also contains the world's thinnest building at only 1.8 meters wide.
Questions 1-7

Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer in the reading passage?

Write

YES - if the statement agrees with the views of the writer

NO - if the statement contradicts the views of the writer

NOT GIVEN - if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about thi

NOT GIVEN

1. When compared with Toronto, Vancouver has some similarities.

2. If time is limited, it is inadvisable to go on any of the official day trips

available.

3. Oppenheimer built Stanley Park with the help of the city council.

4. Fit elderly people can take the eco-walk comfortably due to the leveled paths.

5. The aquarium's decision to sell its last killer whale was wrong.

6. The main problem in the park is that the people are too loud.

7. The warm weather makes Vancouver beaches a popular destination for

swimming.