Unit 15 cities writing

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The
Big
Ben
Tower


The St. Paul’s
Cathedral


The houses of
Parliament


The Tower Bridge on the River
Thames


Unit 15:

CITIES

D.writing
Describing a city


London, which is the capital city of the United Kingdom,

was founded by the Romans in 43 AD. It has a population
of about 7 million. Situated in southern England, on the
River Thames, the city covers an area of 1610 square km.
London is famous for many things. Tourists come from all
over the world to visit its historic building, such as St.
Paul’s Cathedral, and the House of Parliament. They also
come to visit its theatres, its museums and its many shops.
The most famous shop is Harrods, where you can buy
almost anything.
The best thing about London is the parks. There are five of
them in the city centre. They cover a large area of the city,
and are ideal places for people to get away from noisy busy
city life, and relax.


Unit 15 – Part D: Writing
Task 1 Read about London and answer the questions
1. Where is London situated ?
2. How big is it ?
3. What is its population ?
4. What kind of city is it ?
5. When and by whom was it founded ?
6. What is it famous for ?
7. What is the best about London?


1. Where is London situated ?
- It is situated in southern England, on the river Thames.
2. How big is it ?
- It covers an area of 1610 square km

3. What is its population ?
-It has a population of 7 million
4. What kind of city is it ?
- It is a capital city
5. When and by whom was it founded ?
- It was founded by the Romans in 43 AD
6. What is it famous for ?
- It is famous for many things: its historic buildings, its
museums, its theatres,its many shops
7. What is the best about London?
- The best thing about London is the parks


Format of describing a
city


Paragraph 1:
General
information

Location
Area
Population

It is situated/located in…….
Situated in……
It covers an area of……….
It has a population of……….
It was founded by…..in…..

History

Paragraph 2: It is famous for………………
Famous
places/things

Paragraph 3:
Specific
information

Most outstanding feature
The best thing about…..is/are……..


Long Bien bridge


Temple of literature


Uncle Ho’s


One -Pillar Pagoda


Sword lake

Task2: Write about Ha Noi (the capital of Viet Nam)

1. Where is Hanoi situated ?
2. How big is it ?
3. What is its population ?
4. What kind of city is it ?
5. When and by whom was it founded ?
6. What is it famous for ?
7. What is the best about Hanoi?


Task2: Write about Ha Noi (the capital of Viet Nam)
Founded: 1010 / the Ly dynasty
Area : 3.324 square km
Situated: in the North of Vietnam, on the Red river
Population : 6.448.837
Famous things: Uncle Ho’s museum, Sword lake, West
lake,Van Mieu, traditional foods.
The best things: many shops, about 4 parks, one zoo.


A sample writing
Ha noi, which is the capital of Viet Nam, was founded by
the Ly dynasty in 1010. It has a population of about
6.448.837. Situated in the Northern Vietnam, on the Red
River.Ha Noi covers an area of 3.324 square km.
Ha noi is famous for many things such as Van Mieu
(temple of literature), Sword lake, West lake, Uncle Ho’s
museum, traditional foods, and so on.
The best things about Ha Noi are many shops, about four

parks and one zoo. I love Ha Noi very much.


HOMEWORK
HOMEWORK
Write a description of a city
or a town in Vietnam you like
best
- Prepare for the next
period – language focus
Remember to
do your
homework


.


HO CHI MINH CITY
1. Where is Ho Chi Minh City situated?
-Situated in southern Vietnam, on the
Sai Gon River.
2. When and by whom was it founded?
-Founded in the 18th century by Nguyen
Huu Canh (1698)
3. How big is it ?
-Area of 2,095 square km.
4. What is its population ?
- population of about 8 millions

5. What is it famous for?
• -It is famous for shopping centers, modern
supermarkets, tall buildings, the City Botanic
Garden, Dam Sen cultural park………

6. What kind of city is it?
- It is an important port city and a tourist
attraction
7. What is the best about the city?
- It is the biggest city, a major commercial and
economic centre.


HOMEWORK
HOMEWORK
Write a description of a city
or a town in Vietnam you like
best
- Prepare for the next
period – language focus
Remember to
do your
homework


.