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Evidence # 6: Describing Places and connectors

Juan david morales cano

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READING COMPREHENSION

London

London is the capital of England and the capital of Great Britain. It is one of the greatest cities in the world. It is a
seat of government, a center of learning and culture, it is an important business and financial center.
London has four major areas. The city is the oldest part of London. It stretches from Fleet street to the Tower.
Many financial and business buildings are in the city.
The West End lies between Fleet street and Hyde park, it includes the houses of Parliament, Whitehall,
Buckingham Palace, the University of London, the Museum and Galleries.
The East End is East of the Tower. It includes the port of London and large industrial and residential areas.
The South Bank is in the South of Thames between Lambeth and Tower Bridge. Several important buildings and
Skyscrapers, housing government departments and private firms are there.
London is also very famous for its parks. Kensington Gardens, Hyde park, Green park, St James park and
Regent’s park.
1. Read the text, then answer the following questions:
How many areas does London have? London has four areas
Where is the city situated? It is situated in England
What can you find in the West End? You can find
Where are the skyscrapers located? They are located in the south

Complete the following statements with one of the proposed answers.

1. The city ...................... from Fleet Street to the Tower.

a). tells lies b). lying c). lies.
2. The East End ............... the port of London.
a). includes b). concludes c). concrete.
3. The South Bank is ................. South of Thames.
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Evidence # 6: Describing Places and connectors

a). located b). locked c). longed

4. London is famous for its ..................
a). white house b). red light c). greenness

2. Read the text again and find:

Synonyms to:

Main = important Contains =includes. Great = famous

Opposites to:

Excludes ≠Includes. Minor ≠Major. Public ≠.Private

3. Describe a city/place

PRE-WRITING ACTIVITY

Exercise 1: Brainstorming and gathering information Answer the following questions about your city or
town:
1. Where do you live? I live in Medellin
2. How big is your town or city? V e r y b i g
3. What is there to do there? Sightseeing, visiting hills and visiting the metrocable
4. When is the best time to visit? Visit the flower fair and tour
5. Where do you go with your friends? I go to the movies and eat
6. Do you like living there? I love it

Exercise 2: Check your vocabulary Write the vocabulary in the correct column in table.

1. supermarket 6. shop 11. taxi rank

2. hotel 7. airport 12. museum
3. restaurant 8. market 13. beach
4. Internet café 9. shopping mall 14. bus station
5. railway station 10. café

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Evidence # 6: Describing Places and connectors

places to buy things places for tourists places to go for travelling

supermarket
museum railway station
restaurant
hotel airport
internet café
beach bus station

Exercise 3: Extend your vocabulary

Match the places to what you can do there.

post office college park
school bank
hospital sports centre
what you can do there places
see a doctor hospital
study (adults) college
get a book bookstore
play outside park
post a letter Post office
park your car parking
study (children) school
play sport Sport center
get money bank

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Evidence # 6: Describing Places and connectors

Exercise 1
Conjunctions
- Grammar Practice Worksheets
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and but so

Exercise 1:

Fill in the correct coordinating conjunction in the blank.

1. The rain is very heavy, SO the game will probably not be played.

2. John works in a restaurant on weekends AND during the week.

3. Sherry has a great job, BUT she is a very unhappy person.

4. The sun is shining brightly, BUT the picnic was still cancelled.

5. Rita is an excellent violinist, SO she will probably be chosen for the orchestra.

6. The security lines are very long at the airport, SO you should probably leave early for your flight.

7. I will not go to the game, BUT I will watch it on TV.

8. Mary has six brothers AND eleven cousins.

9. I do not like pasta, BUT I do like pizza.

10. Max loves San Francisco, SO he is thinking of moving there.

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