Page 45 - English 9 | Skills Based Activity Book

FUNCTIONS
• Asking about and describing cities English 9 18
• Identifying cultural differences
• Talking about travel and tourism Theme 6
• Ordering food
Bridging Cultures
L3
1. Read the texts and answer the questions.

LISBON
Lisbon is the spectacular capital city of Portugal and located in the western Iberian peninsula on the Atlantic Ocean and
the River Tagus. It’s one of the most exciting cities in Europe. As a holiday destination, Lisbon offers a rich history, a
coastline of beautiful, sandy beaches and an excellent climate. In Lisbon, the climate is Mediterranean, with mild rainy
winters and warm sunny summers. The best time of the year to visit Lisbon is the late spring, between May and June,
when it’s sunny but not so hot. Riding on the number 28 tram, eating a Pastel Nata in the traditional home of the cake,
enjoying the Carcavelos beach, visiting the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum are some of the recommended activities to the
visitors of the city. It also offers wonderful shopping opportunities. There are various streets for shopping, shopping malls
and individual markets. Like other parts of Portugal, the traditional dishes of Lisbon are seafood based.

ROME
Rome, known as the Eternal City, is the capital city of Italy and located in the central west of the country. It is also one of
the most beautiful cities in the world with an attractive mix of the old and the new. The Roman heritage, well-designed
city squares, colorful markets and bazaars and St. Peter’s Basilica are the examples of this combination. Rome has a
Mediterranean climate with cool winters and hot summers. The best time to explore Rome is spring, from March to May,
and fall, from September to November. The Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Sistine Chapel, the Trevi Fountain, the Borghese
Museum and Gallery are some of the must-see tourist attractions in Rome. Shopping in Rome, especially in the area
around Via dei Condotti and at some flea markets or vintage shops is always fun. Pasta and pizza are the most important
elements of Roman cuisine.

1. Where is Lisbon located?
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2. When is the best time to visit Lisbon?
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3. How is the climate in Lisbon?
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4. Where can visitors do shopping in Lisbon?
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5. What are the examples of the combination of the old and the new in Rome?
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6. What are some of the must-see tourist attractions in Rome?
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7. What are the most important dishes in Roman cuisine?
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2. Now, it’s your turn to write about your dream city. Write a paragraph to describe why it’s
worth visiting. You may include the following.
• location • views/landmarks • traditional dishes
• shopping opportunities • climate • travel options
• tourist attractions • people • favorite acitivites

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