Grade 10GEN - THE ARAB DHOW

• English
• Secondary Education

What do you know about Arab dhows? 

Where can you see them? 

What are they used for? 

How and where are they made?

Find the picture for the following word related to a dhow:
hull

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mast

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sails

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boat building

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navigate

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pearl

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rope

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seafarer

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plank

Coursebook Page 1 Exercise 2

Listen to a talk about Dhows in the UAE. Do people still use traditional techniques for building dhows? Write the answer in your book.

Coursebook Page 1 Exercise 3

Listen again to the talk about Dhows in the UAE. Match the sentence halves 1-6 to a-f in your book.

Workbook Page 1 Exercise 1

Read and complete the extract from the presentation in your book.

Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentences.
1. Dhows are interesting ____ they are part of our culture.
(since/ although)

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2. Plans aren't used ____ the boat builders are very experienced.
(and/ since)

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3. Nails are used now ____ coconut rope was used in the past.
(although/ so)

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4. Dhows transport lots of different goods ____ they are easy and cheap to sail.
(as/ so)

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5. Tourists can travel on dhows ____ there are lots of floating restaurants.
(since/ so)

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6. Pearl divers had an important role ____ they helped the UAE to trade.
(whereas/ as)