English with Jo

Various lists of “Wonders of the World” have been compiled, which include sites from the past to the present day. They catalogue the world’s most spectacular man-made and natural wonders. In this topic, we are looking at 7 Natural Wonders of the World, a set of spectacular sites in nature across the globe.

Video showing the 7 Natural Wonders of the World

List of the 7 natural wonders

• Mount Everest in Nepal.
• Victoria Falls in Zambia/Zimbabwe.
• Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA.
• Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
• Northern Lights.
• Paricutin volcano in Mexico.
• Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

 Vocabulary 

Conversation Questions 

• Do you think the 7 “natural wonders of the world” are a good choice?
• Have you been to any of them?
• Which wonder would you most like to visit?
• Do you think there are any sites that should be on the list but are not?
• Are there any sites that you think should not be on the list?
• Why do you think people voted for these wonders?
• What other site do you think should be made a natural wonder?
• What are some natural wonders in your country?
• Do you think any of the natural wonders are in danger from climate change?
• Do you think there should be more than 7 “natural wonders of the world”?
• Is it important to have an official list of the “natural wonders of the world”?
• What benefits do you think it brings to the country to have a site listed as a wonder?
• Which would you prefer to see, human wonders or natural wonders?
• What are the qualities of a site that is considered a “natural wonder of the world”?
• Why is it important to protect natural wonders?