Seven Wonders: Questions

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Here are a few questions you might want to read, think, talk, or write about as you explore the resources on this Seven Wonders:

1. Concept Safari: Search the web for the following concepts. Use the search technique described in the University of Illinois Grammar Safari page to find uses. Find example pages, print them out, and be prepared to share with the class. Be sure to save the exact URL of each example you collect.
   
   world culture
   cultural heritage (here is a good source!)
   world heritage site
   
2. Vocabulary Safari:
   wonder
   ancient
   structure
   marvel
   • Locate 6 examples of the word by using the search techniques described on the Grammar Safari page. Try to locate 3 examples from web pages related to the issue of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and 3 from pages related to other topics. Copy the examples to a word processing file to save for later.
   • Paraphrase the example sentences.
   • Write 2 sentences using each word.
   • List and practice: write these words on a small index card. Keep it with you and use each word at least twice a day for the next 5 days.
   • Write 2 sentences using each word.
   • List and practice: write these words on a small index card. Keep it with you and use each word at least twice a day for the next 5 days.
3. Both Sides: Write a short essay summarizing the reasons why some people feel that the traditional 'Seven Wonders' list should be replaced by a more global list.
4. Website analysis: Choose a website from among the links on this section, or find another on the topic. Write a short paper or prepare an oral presentation answering the following questions:
   • What is the site's purpose?
   • What is the intended audience of the site?
   • Is the site's information up-to-date; how can you tell?
   • Is the site's information reliable; how can you tell?
   • For what kind of writing would this website be an appropriate source?
5. Poster Project: make a poster that illustrates a personal 'seven wonders' list. The Channel Tunnel? The Great Wall of China? The Statue of Liberty? The Space Shuttle? CNN? Hugh Grant? Could you make an interesting list, database, or even a Web page of your own seven wonders? Here are some suggestions:
   • Seven wonders of your country, state, or city
   • Seven wonders of entertainment
   • Seven wonders of medicine
   • Seven wonders of computing
   • Seven wonders of the internet
   • Seven wonders of nature
   • Seven wonders of ????
6. Your links: Find one or two sites which people who have used this section might want to explore. Note the URLs and write a brief description of why people would like to visit these sites.