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.
He makes Around
the the world
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 mana
ges 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.
 Procession
 A group of persons,
vehicles, or objects
moving along in an
orderly, formal
manner.
 Opposite words

 Minimum speed
 Moved forward
 Disappeared
 Closed
 Lowest
 Add suitable adjective

 -------------mountains
 ---------------- curves
 ----------------canyons
 -----------------Indians
 -------------------shots
 -------------------cables
 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 upon
sleepers (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
 passenger

 A person who travels

in a conveyance, such as
a car or train, without
participating in its
operation.
 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
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.

TOUR DIRECTOR
MRS. KATRAK - GEOGRAPHY
CLICK ARROW
TO START TOUR.
WONDERS OF THE WORLD

GREAT WALL OF CHINA MACHU PICCHU

CHINA, ASIA PERU, SOUTH AMERICA

This is a significant This is a significant

HISTORIC feature CULTURAL feature
because it is the greatest because it was the
man-made barrier in the center of Inca culture in
world. Peru.
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE PYRAMIDS OF EGYPT
AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA EGYPT, AFRICA

This is a significant This is a significant

CULTURAL feature because CULTURAL feature because
it acts as a major home to the it teaches us how rulers
performing arts in Australia. were buried in ancient
Egypt.
 COLISEUM TAJ MAHAL
ITALY, EUROPE INDIA, ASIA

This is a significant This is a significant

CULTURAL feature of CULTURAL feature
Italy because it was used because it is India’s and
for gladiatorial combat in the world’s most beautiful
Rome. tomb.
CATHEDRAL OF ST. BASIL STATUE OF LIBERTY
RUSSIA, EUROPE/ASIA UNITED STATES, NORTH AMERICA

This is a significant ECONOMIC This is a significant POLITICAL

feature because it is a favorite feature of the USA because it is
tourist site in Russia due to its the world’s best know symbol of
uniquely shaped and patterned democracy.
onion domes.
 EIFFEL TOWER GOLDEN PAVILION
FRANCE, EUROPE JAPAN, ASIA

This is a significant This is a significant feature

ECONOMIC feature because of Japan because of the style
it is the world’s tallest man- and beauty of its
made structure and a tourist architecture.
site.
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___________?

A. Educated

B. Lived (house)

C. 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
___________?

A. Soccer Team
B. Government
C. Arts
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 Excellent Choice
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?

A. Gladiatorial Combat
B. Football
C. Plays
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 Right Again !
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?

A. London
B. Cairo
C. Paris
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 GOOD JOB
The Eiffel Tower which is the world’s
tallest man-made structure is located in
Paris, France.
5. Machu Picchu was lost to mankind for hundreds of years. It
is a Cultural feature because it was the center of __________
culture.

A. Cherokee
B. Inca
C. Hindu
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 You are Correct
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 ___________?

A. Tomb
B. Palace
C. Business
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 I am Smiling
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?

A. Tower Bridge
B. Statue of Liberty
C. 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?

A. Mayan Temples
B. Forbidden City
C. 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 __________.

A. Onion Domes
B. Windows
C. Altar
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 You Are Correct
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?

A. Machu Picchu
B. Taj Mahal
C. Great Wall of China
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 Journey Over
The Great Wall of China is the world’s
largest man-made barrier.
Christmas Around the World
 Christmas in Mexico
• Christmas in Mexico
is posadas and
pinatas.
 Posada
• A posada is a
religious parade that
takes place for nine
days before
Christmas. Children
dress as Mary and
Joseph and look of a
place to stay.
 Pinata
• Pinata means gift. It is a
paper mache figure filled
with presents.
• The pinata is hung from
the ceiling.
• Then blindfolded boys
and girls take turns trying
to hit it with a stick.
• When it is cracked
opened the children are
showered with dolls,
trinkets, candy and fruit.
 Christmas in Italy
• La Befana, a kind old
witch, searches for
good boys and girls to
leave gifts for.
 She makes a list
• If the children are
good La Befeana
leaves them presents.
• But, if you’re a bad
boy or girl La Befeana
leaves you coals and
ashes.
 Christmas in Sweden
• Santa Lucia comes
on December 13th.
• The Christmas tree is
decorated with real
lighted candles.
 Christmas in Holland
• Sinterklaas arrives in
a steamboat from
Spain with a white
horse and dozens of
helpers.
 December 6th
• Children place their
wooden shoes filled
with carrots and hay
by the fireplace for
Sinterklaas’ horse.
 Christmas in America
• Christmas in America
is Christmas trees,
gifts, tinsel, mistletoe,
cards and that jolly
old elf – Santa Claus.
 Christmas Trees
• The Christmas tree is
a custom taken from
Germany.
• The tree is covered
with festive lights and
colorful decorations.
 Tinsel
• According to legend, a poor old woman was
unable to provide decorations for her children’s
Christmas tree. When she woke up she
discovered that a spider had spun a magical
silver web that covered the tree.
• Today tinsel still adds a magical touch to our
trees.
 Mistletoe
• The evergreen leaves
are a symbol of good
luck. That is why it is
hung in the doorway.
• The kiss under the
mistletoe is a symbol
of peace.
 Christmas Cards
• This is an English
custom.
• The first card was
sent in 1870.
• Today it is a holiday
greeting for family
and friend near and
far away.
 Christmas Gifts
• The custom of giving
gifts goes back to
when the Wise Men
came to Bethlehem
baring gift.
• Today Santa Claus,
Sinterklaas, La
Befana, and Father
Christmas all around
the world deliver gifts
on this special day.
 Elf
• Test your skill. Could
you becoming an Elf
for the Jolly Old Elf
himself.
 Wishing You
a Very Merry Christmas