Стр.WB6 Writing Bank ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 9 класс
HISTORIC TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
You have seen this announcement on an international travel website:
Send us an article about a tourist attraction of historical interest in your country. Describe the place. Explain why it’s an interesting place to visit. Write your article (120–180 words).
- Match the paragraphs (1–4) to the descriptions (A–D).
- A final comments/feelings, recommendation
- B description of main aspects of place
- C name/location of place; reason for choosing it
- D reason one must visit it
- Which adjectives describe the: fortress, volcano, history, guides, stories, ceiling, firing of a big gun, sight, flowers, the view, the day?
- Find examples of use of the senses; past participles; static/moving features.
- Rewrite the conclusion in your own words.
1. 1 — C, 2 — B, 3 — D, 4 — A.
2.
fortress — magnificent; volcano — extinct; history — fascinating; guides — experienced; stories — lively; ceiling — ornate, carved, wooden; firing of a big gun — traditional; sight — wonderful; flowers — beautiful; the view — spectacular, breathtaking; the day — clear.
3.
Senses: the sight and aroma of the beautiful flowers; you can see the Princes Street gardens; it’s absolutely breathtaking.
Past participles: situated, surrounded, located, carved.
Static features: situated 300 feet above the city; in the grounds; from the castle.
Moving features: the river estuary; the Firth of Forth; the one o’clock gun firing.
4. Edinburgh Castle is a wonderful place to visit. It is full of history, offers amazing views and has something interesting for everyone. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Scotland.
