1. The making of a work of art: a mandala
1. Discuss these questions with a partner.
– Do you know what a mandala is?
What does it represent?
– Where do Mandalas come from?
– What are they used for?
2. You are going to watch a video on how to make a mandala. Listen and complete the phrases
with one item from the box.
mantras – the sand into running water – lines – the sand into bowls
the shapes with grains of sand – special instruments – different colours
a) sweep and scoop up ............................................................
b) draw ............................................................
c) use ............................................................
d) fill up ............................................................
e) sing ............................................................
f) choose ............................................................
g) throw ............................................................
3. Use passive voice to explain the steps to make a mandala. Use the phrases in exercise 2.
a) The shapes ............................................................ with grains of sand.
b) Mantras ............................................................
c) Different colours ............................................................
d) The sand ............................................................ into running water.
e) Lines ............................................................
f) Special instruments ............................................................
g) The sand ............................................................ into bowls.

2. 4. Write a short paragraph using the sentences in exercise 3 in the correct order to describe
the making of a mandala. Use the sequencing words in the box.
First of all, – Second, – Then, – After that, – Finally,
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