Worksheet
Exploring Austria
Magazine Lesson: A Taste of Austria (January 21—23)
Part 1: True or False?
1. _____ Austria is a small country by the ocean.
2. _____ You can see Vienna from above from a tower at Saint Stephen’s Cathedral.
3. _____ A royal family used to spend the winter in Hofburg Palace.
4. _____ You can see a horse show and listen to young singers in Vienna.
5. _____Salzburg’s churches and castles were built just 100 years ago.
6. _____ Mozart lived in Salzburg all his life.
7. _____ In the lake district, an old-fashioned train can bring you to the top of a mountain.
8. _____ During the summer, many people go to Innsbruck to ski.
9. _____ The Alpenzoo has a lot of animals that are native to Austria.
10. _____ Walderalm is a city known for its nice restaurants.
Part 2: Writing Practice. Write one sentence using two vocabulary words.
1. imposing, loom
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2. picturesque, amble
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3. trek, spiral
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4. medieval, exquisite
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5. hospitality, haven
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6. pervade, spectacular
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Part 3: Talk About It!
1. If you visited Austria, what would you most like to do there?
2. What is the most spectacular place you have visited? Describe it.
3. Do you prefer visiting picturesque countryside or large cities? Explain.