Unit 15 cities writing

WELCOME TO OUR CLASS -10C2 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 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 Read about London and answer the questions Where is London situated ? How big is it ? What is its population ? What kind of city is it ? When and by whom was it founded ? What is it famous for ? What is the best about London? Where is London situated ? - It is situated in southern England, on the river Thames How big is it ? - It covers an area of 1610 square km What is its population ? -It has a population of million What kind of city is it ? - It is a capital city When and by whom was it founded ? - It was founded by the Romans in 43 AD What is it famous for ? - It is famous for many things: its historic buildings, its museums, its theatres,its many shops 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) Where is Hanoi situated ? How big is it ? What is its population ? What kind of city is it ? When and by whom was it founded ? What is it famous for ? 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 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 your homework HO CHI MINH CITY Where is Ho Chi Minh City situated? -Situated in southern Vietnam, on the Sai Gon River When and by whom was it founded? -Founded in the 18th century by Nguyen Huu Canh (1698) How big is it ? -Area of 2,095 square km What is its population ? - population of about millions What is it famous for? • -It is famous for shopping centers, modern supermarkets, tall buildings, the City Botanic Garden, Dam Sen cultural park……… What kind of city is it? - It is an important port city and a tourist attraction 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 your homework  ... 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... city, and are ideal places for people to get away from noisy busy city life, and relax Unit 15 – Part D: Writing Task Read about London and answer the questions Where is London situated ? How... West lake,Van Mieu, traditional foods The best things: many shops, about 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