DESCRIBING YOUR CITY

DESCRIBING MY CITY

Before doing this activity, think of a city you would like to describe to your friends. Where you see "X" write the name of the city.

WHAT IS A CITY LIKE?

Big – expensive - small – calm – cheap - busy – traditional – modern – old – new – dirty – clean- lovely – crowded with tourists = (llena de turistas)– boring – noisy - touristy (ciudad turística)- job opportunity - poverty – litter - traffic jam- cycle lanes

Choose adjectives from the previous page WHAT’S YOUR CITY LIKE?

"X" is............

important places

Streets – Avenues (AVENIDAS) factories (FÁBRICAS) university – parks – gardens buildings skyscrapers (RASCACIELOS) city centre suburbs – hotel shopping centre - slums (barrios bajos)

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IN "X" THERE IS A...., THERE ARE............

Places of interest to visit in "X":

• bridge (PUENTE)
• fountains (FUENTES)
• river banks (ORILLAS DEL RÍO)
• street markets, markets
• statues
• castles (CASTILLOS)
• palace – cathedral – temple – monuments – museums – art gallery – discos/ night clubs restaurants – bars – tourist shops – cinemas theatre

In "X" people can visit.......................

London is a huge and cosmopolitan city with a rich and diverse history. It is very expensive to live in London, but it has a lot of cultural and economic opportunities. There are many charming and peaceful streets, squares, universities, parks, gardens and a zoo, as well as lots of old and new buildings and skyscrapers. The city centre is often crowded with tourists, but there are also beautiful and green suburbs, hotels, shopping centres and slums. The River Thames, a waterway popular among locals and tourists. The city has a great variety of street markets like “Camden Market”, statues like “Nelson’s Column”: a symbol of the city. The Buckingham Palace is one of the most popular attractions, a cathedral, monuments, art galleries, pubs, night clubs, restaurants, bars, tourist shops, cinemas, theatre and much more. One of the most visited places is “Hyde Park”, followed by “The British Museum”, “The Tate Modern” and “Tower Bridge.” Other attractions include the London Eye, a giant ferris wheel. London is quite a busy and lively city, but it also has a lot of pollution and congestion. Despite this, it is a wonderful place to live and visit, full of culture and life.

Paris is a beautiful and romantic city with a long and rich history. It is very expensive to live in Paris, but it has a lot of artistic and cultural attractions. There are many elegant and historic streets, squares, universities, parks, gardens and museums, as well as lots of old and new buildings and monuments. The city centre is often crowded with tourists, but there are also charming and cozy neighborhoods, hotels, cafes and bistros. The River Seine, a waterway popular among locals and tourists. The city has a great variety of street markets like “Marché des Enfants Rouges”, statues like “The Thinker”: a symbol of the city. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most popular attractions, a landmark, museums, art galleries, pubs, night clubs, restaurants, bars, souvenir shops, cinemas, theatre and much more. One of the most visited places is “The Louvre”, followed by “Notre Dame Cathedral”, “The Arc de Triomphe” and “The Champs-Élysées.” Other attractions include the Montmartre, a hill with a stunning view of the city. Paris is quite a sophisticated and lively city, but it also has a lot of charm and elegance. Despite this, it is a wonderful place to live and visit, full of culture and love.

Casablanca is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with a long and diverse history. It is very affordable to live in Casablanca, but it has a lot of industrial and economic opportunities. There are many modern and colonial streets, squares, universities, parks, mosques and museums, as well as lots of old and new buildings and monuments. The city centre is often busy with locals and visitors, but there are also peaceful and relaxing neighborhoods, hotels, cafes and restaurants. The city has a great variety of markets like “Marché Central”, statues like “The United Nations Square”: a symbol of the city. The Hassan II Mosque is one of the most impressive attractions, a landmark, a religious centre, an art gallery, a library, a museum and much more. One of the most visited places is “The Old Medina”, followed by “The Habous Quarter”, “The Corniche” and “The Morocco Mall.” Other attractions include the Casablanca Cathedral, a former church with a stunning architecture. Casablanca is quite a dynamic and diverse city, but it also has a lot of charm and authenticity. Despite this, it is a wonderful place to live and visit, full of culture and life..

Rome is a historic and majestic city with a rich and diverse heritage. It is very expensive to live in Rome, but it has a lot of cultural and artistic opportunities. There are many ancient and modern streets, squares, universities, parks, churches and museums, as well as lots of old and new buildings and monuments. The city centre is often crowded with locals and tourists, but there are also quiet and charming neighborhoods, hotels, cafes and restaurants. The Tiber River, a waterway that connects Rome to the sea. The city has a great variety of markets like “Campo de' Fiori”, statues like “The Capitoline Wolf”: a symbol of the city. The Colosseum is one of the most iconic attractions, a landmark, a historical site, an amphitheatre, a museum and much more. One of the most visited places is “The Vatican City”, followed by “The Pantheon”, “The Trevi Fountain” and “The Spanish Steps.” Other attractions include the St. Peter's Basilica, a masterpiece of architecture and art. Rome is quite a chaotic and complex city, but it also has a lot of beauty and elegance. Despite this, it is a wonderful place to live and visit, full of history and life.

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Con las plantillas de Genially podrás incluir recursos visuales para dejar a tu audiencia con la boca abierta. También destacar alguna frase o dato concreto que se quede grabado a fuego en la memoria de tu público e incluso embeber contenido externo que sorprenda: vídeos, fotos, audios... ¡Lo que tú quieras! ¿Necesitas más motivos para crear contenidos dinámicos? Bien: el 90% de la información que asimilamos nos llega a través de la vista y, además, retenemos un 42% más de información cuando el contenido se mueve.

• Genera experiencias con tu contenido.
• Tiene efecto WOW. Muy WOW.
• Logra que tu público recuerde el mensaje.
• Activa y sorprende a tu audiencia.