Practice Lab — Unit 3
The Most Amazing Wonder Presentation
Students choose a human or natural wonder and prepare a 2 to 4 minute oral presentation in English using superlatives.
The goal is to convince the class that their place is one of the most amazing wonders in the world.
Activity Overview
Each student or group selects a wonder and prepares a short oral presentation with visual support. The presentation must include superlatives, a number or measurement, reasons, and a recommendation.
Language goal
Use superlatives such as the highest, the most beautiful, and one of the most amazing, plus location phrases and measurement language.
Speaking goal
Deliver a 2 to 4 minute oral presentation with a clear opening, a superlative description, supporting facts, and a final recommendation.
Final product
An oral presentation with visual support: a large image, a slide, a poster, a visual card, or a short digital presentation.
Presentation Builder
Choose a wonder and the builder generates a 6-part speech scaffold with model sentences. Edit each section to personalize your presentation.
Select a wonder above to begin
Your speech scaffold will appear here.
Choose a wonder from the list above to generate your presentation template.
Presentation Structure
Every presentation must follow these six parts in order. They represent the complete speaking sequence for the activity.
Parts 1 – 3
01 Opening: Greet the class and introduce the place.
Good morning. Today I am going to talk about…
02 Basic information: Say what it is, where it is, and whether it is natural or human.
It is located in… / It is a natural wonder.
03 Superlative description: Use at least 3 superlatives.
It is the highest… / It is one of the most beautiful…
Parts 4 – 6
04 Numbers and measurements: Include at least one fact with a number.
It is 8,849 meters high. / It is more than 2,000 years old.
05 Why is it special? Give at least 2 reasons.
It is special because… / It is famous because…
06 Final recommendation: Close by recommending the place.
You should visit it because it is unforgettable.
Required Structures
Every presentation must include these six sentence structures. They are the core language points of Unit 3.
Mandatory phrases
Superlative patterns
Short superlative:
It is the + adjective + noun.
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
Group superlative:
It is one of the most + adjective + noun.
Caño Cristales is one of the most colorful rivers in Colombia.
Opinion form:
In my opinion, it is one of the most…
In my opinion, The Grand Canyon is one of the most impressive natural wonders.
Minimum Requirements
Use this checklist to review your presentation before you deliver it in class. Every row must be covered.
| Requirement | Minimum | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Place name | 1 | Today I am going to talk about Mount Everest. |
| Type of wonder | 1 | It is a natural wonder. |
| Location | 1 | It is located in Nepal and Tibet. |
| Superlatives | min. 3 | It is the highest mountain in the world. |
| Number or measurement | min. 1 | It is 8,849 meters high. |
| Reason | min. 2 | It is special because it is unique and natural. |
| Recommendation | min. 1 | You should visit this place because it is unforgettable. |
Sample Presentation
Topic: Caño Cristales — a complete model for students
Parts 1–3: Opening, Information, Superlatives
Good morning. Today I am going to talk about Caño Cristales.
Caño Cristales is a natural wonder in Colombia. It is located in Meta. It is one of the most beautiful rivers in Colombia.
This river is famous because it has many colors. It is one of the most colorful rivers in the world. It is also one of the most amazing natural places in Colombia. In my opinion, it is one of the most unique places on Earth.
Parts 4–6: Measurements, Reasons, Recommendation
Caño Cristales is about 100 kilometers long. It is not very long compared to other rivers, but it is very special because of its colors.
It is special because it is unique and natural. It is also famous because many tourists visit it every year and love its colors.
In my opinion, Caño Cristales is one of the best places to visit in Colombia because it is beautiful, natural, and unique.
You should visit Caño Cristales because it is unforgettable. Thank you for listening.
Class Vote
After all groups have presented, the class votes in six categories. This closes the activity using more superlatives in a natural context.
The most beautiful presentation
The group with the most visual and creative display.
The most interesting wonder
The place that surprised the class the most.
The best speaker
The student with the clearest and most confident delivery.
The most creative group
The group with the most original visual support.
The best place to visit
The wonder the class most wants to visit after hearing all presentations.
The most surprising fact
The number or measurement that nobody expected.