THE MOST EXCITED
PLACES IN THE WORLD
SPEAKING
Look at the photos below and answer the questions.
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Have you ever been abroad? If so where and when?
Do you know the cities in the photos?
Have you ever been one of them?
If you had a chance to see one of them, which one would it be?
WHILE READING
While you are reading, put a check under the names of the cities according to the given prompts.
Exotic Places
Related Sentences
Cape Town
Sri Lanka
Florida
Agra
Thailand
Venice
The most visited tourist
destination in South Africa.
Well-known for its scenic
beaches.
New wonder of the world, the
Taj Mahal.
Noted for its beautiful
architecture.
The best in nightlife
The Walt Disney World Resort
Agra
The UNESCO World Heritage Site, wonder of
the world, and also new wonder of the world,
the Taj Mahal, is in Agra, India. This structure
is a must see and a lovely combination of
Persian, İslamic and Indian architecture. The
area is pollution free as no traffic is allowed
near, you will have to either walk or board an
electric bus. There are also many lovely
weekend getaways that you could go to after
your tour, to enjoy some peace and quiet for
some time.
Cape Town
Cape Town is the most visited tourist
destination in South Africa. And the reasons
are evident. Its climate is absolutely perfect for
a lovely holiday, and there are many beaches
that can be visited, all are unique in their own
ways. In short, a vacation to Cape Town is like
a complete holiday all packed into one place.
Florida
A visit to the ‘sunshine state’ Florida, would leave
you overwhelmed. Before you think of anything to
there, the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando is a
must go. It is the biggest and the most visited
entertainment resort in the world. The place is full
of amusement parks, hotels and restaurants due to
the large tourism sector. Then its coastline offers
hundreds of miles of sandy beaches for that perfect
summer vacation.
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is like a second heaven. The
country is full of lowlands and evergreen forests. In
the southern part, a must visit is the Yala National
Park. The species of birds and animals that you
would get to see here will leave you spellbound.
Sri Lanka is also well-known for its scenic great
number of beaches.
Thailand Thailand has it all, busy colorful
streets, beautiful beaches, sky scrapers,
shopping malls, the best in nightlife and a few
amazing worship structures. So it is everything
that you can get and experience in this
country. Thailand is home to some of the world
most renowned spas and health/rehab
facilities. With a large forest cover, elephant
trekking is also something that is worth
experiencing.
Venice It has an amazing history and is noted for its
outstanding architecture. There are many old churches
that are worth visiting. San Marco square is right in the
center of the city and the place to be if you want to have
a good time. The Palazzo Ducale is also a must-see
structure, simply for its breathtaking waterfront. Venice
is filled with many art galleries as well. The Grand Canal
is a long canal that runs through the city. This is referred
to as the most beautiful street in the whole of Venice.
The city is made up of 117 tiny islands and amazingly
linked by 400 bridges over 150 canals.
AFTER READING
3. Fill in the gaps using the names of the cities in the text.
1. _______________ is full of green areas and also well-known its scenic beaches.
2. _______________ has the Grand Canal.
3. _______________ has a structure which is a lovely combination of Persian, Islamic and
Indian architecture.
4. The first thing to do in _______________ is to visit Walt Disney World Resort.
5. _______________ is famous for world renowned spas and rehab facilities.
6. _______________ has a perfect climate for an unforgettable holiday.
VOCABULARY
Match the words with their meanings.
1. Combination
___ he buildings, equipment, and services provided for a particular purpose:
2. Getaway
___ o defeat someone or something by using a lot of force:
3. Waterfront
___ the mixture you get when two or more things are combined:
4. Overwhelm
___ describes a plant, bush, or tree that has leaves for the whole year
5. Evergreen
___ the particular shape of the coast, especially as seen from above, from the
sea, or on a map
6. Renowned
___ to go somewhere to have a holiday, often because you need to rest:
7. Coastline
___ flat land that is at the same level as the sea:
8. Facility
___ famous for something:
9. Lowland
___ a part of a town that is next to an area of water such as a river or the sea:
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words below.
Waterfront – evergreen – lowland – facility – combination – overwhelm – renown – getwaway - coastline
1. The city’s most famous landmark will soon be paying homage to ______________ trees.
2. _____________ with long sandy beaches broken up by low hills running down to the sea.
3. On this course, you may study French _______________ with Spanish or Italian.
4. The region is _________________ for its food.
5. The new world champion was ___________________ by all the publicity.
6. It is largely ____________ forest below 600m alt. with several hills and rivers.
7. The thief needed a quick ___________ from the bank not to get caught.
8. Our town has excellent sports _________________.
9. The seaside region offers a lovely beach and a famous ___________________.
GRAMMAR
Cape Town is the most visited
tourist destination in South Africa.
It is the biggest and the most
visited entertainment resort in
the world.
Type of adjective
spelling rule
most 1 syllable
add –est
adjectives
1 syllable adj
add –st
ending in –e
1 syllable adj ending
double the last
in consonant+ vowel+ consonant and
consonant
add –est
superlative
richestoldest
nicest
safest
biggest
thinnest
2 syllable adj not
ending in –y
adj with 3 syllables
or more
irregular adj
most boring
most patient
most popular
most attractive
best
worst
furthest/farthest
put most
before the adj
put most
before the adj
good
bad
far
Unscramble the given sentences below.
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Has / most / beautiful / the / Thailand / beaches ______________________________________.
Italy / history / most / the / amazing / has ___________________________________________.
Is / most / entertaining / the Walt Disney / resort _____________________________________.
Yala National Park / the / is / most / peaceful / one / the / place / the / of
______________________________________________________________________.
5. Interesting / is / Cape Town / the / tourist / most / destination.
___________________________________________________________________.
4. Match the pictures with the words below according to your own opinion. Explain your reasons.
Use superlatives where possible.
Exciting – beautiful – attractive – cozy – cheap – hot – peaceful – noisy – crowded – green - old
SPEAKING
Look at the photos and try to answer the questions below.
1. What do you see in the pictures?
2. What can people do in the Walt Disney Resort?
3. What does the place look like?
LISTENING
Watch the video about the Walt Disney World Resort and mark the sentences as TRUE7FALSE.
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You can have a trip in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. T / F
You can watch Cirque du Soleil at night. T / F
You can discover the world before ice age. T / F
There is nothing related to Hollywood, only characters of Walt Disney are at the resort. T / F
You can see the traditions across the globe. T / F
Watch the video about the Walt Disney World Resort and fill in the blanks.
1. Welcome to the Walt Disney World Resort. _________________ magical destination on
earth.
2. Epcot is unlike anything else on the planet. The best in action ______________ and
sensational shows come alive at the Disney Studios.
3. Whether you are young or young at heart, the magic kingdom park is a world filled with
fantasy and enchantment. We live timeless classics or enjoy an _________________.
4. ______________________, the magic is simply everywhere.
5. After all, this is the place where ________________ come true.
SPEAKING
Form groups of three or four and check what details you remember about the Walt Disney Resort.
Prepare a short presentation in order to persuade people to come and see the resort. You can also
google it and for some other interesting facts about it. And please find a slogan for your
presentation.
WRITING
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