ESL WORKSHEET - Time capsules

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

CIVIL WAR TIME CAPSULE DISCOVERED

LinguaHouse

Jan. 6, 2022

Level: Upper-Intermediate (B2-C1)
Type of English: General English
Tags: Breaking News; Crime and the Law; Education, Teaching, and Learning; Society and Change; American Culture; Celebrities and Historical Figures; Historical Events; Article Based
Publication date: 01/06/2022

A breaking news lesson about time capsules with a news report about a recent discovery and an article offering a brief history of time capsules. Students will learn related vocabulary, practice reading and listening skills, and reinforce their new vocabulary with conversation practice. (by David J. Marriott)

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AUDIO TRANSCRIPT

Reporter: A box that appears to be a second time capsule has been found beneath a statue of Confederate General Robert Lee in Richmond, Virginia.
The container was found inside a granite enclosure below the pedestal of the statue. It appears to be made of copper and follows a previous discovery earlier in the month of a lead box, which was initially believed to be a time capsule but turned out to contain several waterlogged books, an envelope and a silver coin.
Experts have high hopes for the second box. Apart from items dating from the time of the Civil War, some have suggested that a rare photo of President Abraham Lincoln might have been placed inside the capsule.
The discovery may mark the end of a months-long search for the time capsule. According to historical news accounts from the time period, a capsule was placed during a special ceremony taking place in 1887, which was attended by thousands of people.
Following the excavation, the box was transferred to the conservation laboratory at the Department of Historic Resources. The next stage is for the potential time capsule to be assessed. It is possible that the seals may have been damaged, which could be bad news for the treasures within.
However, officials remain hopeful. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam tweeted, “They found it! This is likely the time capsule everyone was looking for.” With luck, this second container will provide historians with a valuable window into the past.

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