Question

Look at the picture given below.

While on a sight-seeing tour to an old and mysterious country far away from home, you saw this statue. Discuss with your partner what this picture tells you about the people, the place and the ruler.

Note down your ideas in the web-chart.

Answer 1

Note: This question is to be answered on the basis of your own understanding, experience and thoughts. It is strongly recommended that you prepare the solution on your own. However, sample solutions have been provided for your reference.

The place: sand, desert,

Deserted, dry, barren, sandy, state of decay

The ruler must have been

Powerful, arrogant, snob, hypocrite, beheaded

The statue: broken, face is

Beheaded, on the ground, horrifying, stony

The people:

Suppressed, sad, under the tyrannical rule, terrified