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�Which�of�the�following�landmarks�can�you�identify?�Where�is�each�one�located?

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YourViewpoint

� �Which�of�the�following�do�you�think�makes�each�of�these�landmarks�famous?

� �its�size��•��what�it’s�used�for��•��its�history��•��its�design��•��its�age

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* Buildings* Future Tenses* Listening to Guided Tours* Comparing Pictures* Writing a Description of a Place* Life Skills: Internet Research

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Unit�4

2.� �Scan�the�text�quickly�to�look�for�the�following�information:

1. thesummertemperatureinDubai

2. thenameofDubai’sunderwaterhotel

3. thenumberofislandsinTheWorld

4. thenameoftheislandthatBradPitthasbought

5. thesizeoftheDubaiMall

3.� �Read�the�text�and�answer�the�following�questions.

1. HowwillthenewprojectshelpDubai’seconomy?

2. WhatcouldotherarchitectsdoiftheyknewtheheightofBurjDubai?

3. WhatisunusualabouttheroomsatHydropolis?

4. HowdoyouknowTheWorldwillbeanexclusivearea?

5. Whatisinnovativeabouttheplanned68-storeytower?

4.� �Are�the�following�statements�true�or�false?�Find�evidence�in�the�text�to�support�your�answers.�

1. Mostpeopledon’trealisethatDubaiisrunningoutofoil.

2. BuildingsarebeingbuiltveryquicklyinDubai.

3. StayingatHydropoliswillbeinexpensive.

4. NoonewillliveonPalmIslands.

5. DubailandwillbethesamesizeasDisneyWorld.

5.� Choose�the�best�answer�according�to�the�text.

1. Theartificialislandgroupsare…. a. allshapedlikepalmtrees b. additionstonaturalislands c. eachmadeupof300islands d. madeofnaturalmaterials

2. WhichofthefollowingrecordsisDubaiNOTbreaking?a. thetallestbuildingb. thedeepestbuildingc. thelargestartificialislandsd. thelargestshoppingcentre

6.� �Find�words�or�phrases�in�the�text��that�mean:�

1. moneyearnedorreceived(paragraph1)

2. animalsthatliveinthesea(paragraph3)

3. extra(paragraph4)

4. rotate(paragraph5)

5. ambitious,impressive(paragraph5)

YourViewpoint

� ��Which�sites�in�your�area�were��specifically�built�to�attract�tourists?��Are�they�popular?

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A r c h i t e c t u r a l Wo n d e r l a n d

SCAnningForSpeCiFiCinFormAtion

Scanning means looking through the text quickly, to find specific information. Pay attention to the type of information you are looking for (names, places, dates, prices). Looking for numbers, symbols and capital letters will help you.

1.� �Word�Check:�The�following�words�appear��in�the�text.�Make�sure�you�know�what��they�mean.

marvel•irregularly-shaped•state-of-the-art One usually thinks of Dubai, one of the seven Arab Emirates, as being rich in oil. Its rulers, however, know better. Their oil is running out fast, and to create an alternative source of income, they want Dubai to become the business and tourist capital of the Middle East. On the bare, dry desert sand of Dubai City, where temperatures are often over 45ºC in the summer, spectacular architectural projects are breaking every record in the book. And it’s happening at a speed and scale never known before.

First and foremost, the breathtaking Burj Dubai skyscraper will tower over this city – and every other city. It’s going to be the world’s tallest building, though no one knows exactly how tall. Its planners are keeping its final height a secret because of competition from other buildings under construction. They want to be sure that by the time it’s finished, no other building will have surpassed it.

While this building reaches for the sky, another project is reaching deep under the ocean. Hydropolis, the world’s first luxury underwater hotel, is a surrealistic fantasyland 20 metres below the surface of the Persian Gulf. Shaped like a giant jellyfish, its 220 opulent suites will have plexiglass walls so that guests will be able to marvel at the colourful marine life all around them.

A larger project is the artificial island groups off Dubai’s shores. Built from sand and stone dug up from the bottom of the sea, they’ll be the largest man-made islands ever constructed. Palm Islands, three island groups shaped like giant palm trees, will contain theme parks, hotels and luxury housing for over a million people. The other group of islands represents a map of the world. Each of The World’s 300 islands is shaped like an individual country, and is for sale starting at $15 million. So if you’ve got some spare cash, you can join the list of celebrities which includes Pamela Anderson, who’ll be living on “Greece”, and Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who have bought “Ethiopia”.

One of the most architecturally innovative future projects is a 68-storey tower in which each irregularly-shaped storey will turn separately round a central axis, completing 360º every 90 minutes. This means the entire building will always be changing shape. Another record-breaker is the grandiose, 1,200-shop, 12-million-square-foot Dubai Mall, the biggest shopping centre on the planet. One of the grandest projects of all is Dubailand, a huge leisure and entertainment complex twice the size of today’s biggest, Disney World. Its highlights will include a multitude of theme parks, state-of-the-art sports stadiums, resorts and malls.

This is just a small part of what’s happening in Dubai’s building boom. Clearly, this city will soon be packed with sensational major attractions, making it one of the world’s architectural wonderlands.

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Unit�4

wordsfromthetext1.� �Replace�the�word�in�bold�in�each�sentence�

with�a�word�of�similar�meaning�below.�

shore • spare • source • ruler huge • resort

1. Acountry’sleadercontrolsthegovernmentandthearmy.

2. Whatistheoriginofthatarchitecturalstyle?

3. WewentforawalkalongthebeachonSunday.

4. Ourfamilyspenttwoweeksataholiday complexinGreece.

5. Haveyougotanyextratimethisweekend?

6. Thebearatthezooisvery big.

2.� �Choose�the�sentence�that�is�closest�in�meaning�to�the�original.�Pay�attention�to�the�words�in�colour.

1. Theroomwasquitebare.a.Theroomhadverylittlefurniture.b.Theroomwasfulloffurniture.

2. Thistypeoffishswimsnearthesurfaceofthesea.a.Thisfishswimsdeepunderthewater.b.Thisfishswimsnearthetopofthewater.

3. Theboyreached formyhand.a.Theboypushedmyhandaway.b.Theboywantedtoholdmyhand.

4. Theviewfromourroomisbreathtaking. a.Theviewisveryimpressive. b.Theviewisquiteboring.

5. Ourpapersupplyisrunning out. a.We’vegotplentyofpaperleft. b.We’llneedtobuymorepapersoon.

6. Ireadalotduringmyleisuretime. a.Myworkinvolvesalotofreading. b.IreadwhenI’mnotatwork.

7. We’vehadsomemajorproblemswiththeproject.a.Theproblemswereserious.b.Wecouldn’tsolvetheproblems.

8. Theystayedataluxuryhotel. a.Itwasbasic,butquiteclean. b.Ithadaspaandapool.

wAnt+inFinitiVewAnt+oBJeCt+inFinitiVe

The verb want can be used in the following ways:It can refer to something the subject of the sentence wants to do.

They want to build the tallest building in Dubai. (want + infinitive)It can refer to something the subject of the sentence wants someone / something else to do.

They want tourists to come to Dubai. (want + object + infinitive)

topicVocabularyBuildingS

1.� ��Which�of�the�following�words�are�materials?�Which�are�buildings�or�structures?

iron • steel • skyscraper • stone • glass concrete • office block • bridge

2.� �The�following�sentences�do�not�make�sense.�Make�them�logical�by�replacing�each�word�in�colour�with�a�word�in�colour�from�a�different�sentence.

1. Ourhomeistoosmall.Weneedsomethingmoreancient.

2. Anarchitectknowswhichmaterialscantear downabuilding.

3. Weliveinathreeengineerbuilding.

4. Developerswanttosupporttheoldhousesandbuildanewskyscraper.

5. Anexperiencedlandmarkdesignedthatbridge.

6. Thestreetsaresospaciousthatthehousesalmosttoucheachother.

7. Thepyramidswerebuiltinnarrowtimes.

8. Stonehengeisafamoushistoricstorey.

5.� �Replace�the�words�in�colour�in�Exercise�4�with�the�British�or�American�equivalent�below.

in the city centre • store • main street car parks • movie theater • mall

6.� �Complete�the�passage�with�the�words�below.�Then�listen�and�check�your�answers.

storeys • stone • lift • glass • support ancient • steel • skyscrapers

VoCABulArY

YourViewpoint

� � �Complete�the�sentences.�Make�them�true�for�you.

1. Isawabreathtakingviewat….

2. Ioftenrun outof....

3. ThelandmarkIwantto seethemostis….

4. Themostpopularshopinourhigh streetis….

5. Inmyleisuretime,Iliketo….

� American

a. first floor

b. yard

c. elevator

d. apartment

e. sidewalk

4.� �Listen�to�the�dialogues.�Are�the�speakers�in�each�one�British�or�American?�

1. A: “Whereisyourfavouritemusicshop?”

B: “Intheshopping centrenearmyschool.”

2. A: “Whichcinema arewegoingto?”

B: “Theoneinthehigh street.”

3. A: “Isithardtofindparkingdowntown?”

B: “No,thereareplentyofparking lots.”

� British

1. lift

2. pavement

3. garden

4. ground floor

5. flat

Reaching foR the Sky�Since�the�beginning�of�history,�people�have�tried�to�build�the�biggest,�tallest,�most�impressive�structures�they�could.�In�1. �times,�important�buildings�were�often�made�of�2. �.�Because�this�material�is�so�heavy,�it�was�difficult�to�make�these�buildings�very�tall.�Today,�however,�our�cities�are�filled�with�3. �that�reach�amazing�heights.�Strangely,�the�walls�of�many�of�these�buildings�seem�to�be�made�entirely�of�4.� ���windows.�How�can�these�delicate�walls�5.� ��so�much�weight?�The�answer�is�that�they�don’t.�The�buildings�are�actually�held�up�by�a�strong�framework�made�of�6. �–�an�amazing�material�which�is�both�extremely�strong�and�light.�Another�reason�modern�buildings�can�have�a�hundred�or�more�7. �is�the�invention�of�the�8. �:�If�we�had�to�walk�up,�we�certainly�wouldn’t�build�so�high!

BRITISH / AMERICAN ENGLISH – British and American English often use different words to refer to the same thing.

3.� �Match�the�British�English�words�with�their�American�English�equivalents.

see Grammar Appendix page 120

3.� Choose�the�correct�answer.

1. Thechildtoldherfather,“Iwantto take / you to takemetothepark.”

2. Thelibrarianaskedme,“Doyouwantto read / me to readagoodnovel?”

3. Wetoldourvisitors,“Wedon’twantto leave / you to leaveyet.”

4.� �Write�the�words�in�the�correct�order�to�form�sentences.�

1. wanted/Dubai/visit/Thomas/to

2. go/cat/to/wants/out/the

3. her/wants/Lucy’s/boss/to/tonight/work

4. to/window/open/want/you/me/do/the/?

5. didn’t/to/want/Charlotte/piano/practise/the

6. want/anything/does/to/bring/us/Ben/?

5.� �Complete�the�sentences�by�writing�what�each�speaker�wants�or�doesn’t�want�in�the�following�situations.�

1. “Let’seatatanIndianrestaurant,”suggestsAnne.Annewants….

2. “Mia,couldyoupleasetidyyourroom?”asksherfather.Mia’sfatherwants….

3. “Students,payattention!”orderstheteacher.

Theteacherwants….

4. “Idon’tfeellikegettingup,”complainsJulia.

Juliadoesn’twant….

5. “Mark,Idon’tlikeitwhenyoulaughatme,”saysSara.Saradoesn’twant….

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Unit�4

Grammar Appendix, pages 118-120

1.� �Complete�the�sentences�with�the�verbs�in�brackets.�Use�the�Future�Simple�or�be going to.

1. Youhaven’tworkedhardenoughforthisexam.You (notpass).

2. I’msureyou (enjoy)thetrip.

3. ThebustoLondon (leave)at10.30pm.

4. you (come)tothepartytonight?

5. Thechildlookstired.He (fall)asleepsoon.

6. “Doyouwanttocometotheshops?”“Goodidea!I (call)Dylanandaskhimtocome,too.”

2.� �Which�of�the�sentences�in�Exercise�1�can�be�completed�using�the�Present�Continuous�with�future�meaning?

5.� �Complete�the�sentences�with�the�verbs�in�brackets.�Use�the�Future�Perfect�or�Future�Continuous.

1. Bytheyear2050,theworld (become)fivedegreeswarmer.

2. Let’smeetat9.00.I (finish)myhomeworkbythen.

3. Thistimenextmonth,they (ski)intheAlps.

4. Duringourholiday,we (stay)attheSeasideHotel.

5. Pleasedon’tcomethisafternoon.I (study).

6. Bythetimehelparrives,we (change)thetyreourselves.

6.� �Complete�Danny’s�story.�Use�the�correct��future�tense.

grammarreview9.� �Rewrite�the�following�sentences�using�the�

words�in�brackets.�Do�not�change�the�original�meaning.�

1. Fashionswillbedifferentbythetimeyouareolder.(changed)

2. PaulmetJulieinprimaryschool.(known)

3. Howlonghaveyouhadthiscar?(buy)

4. We’regoingtoplaytennisfromfiveuntilseveno’clock.(Atsixo’clock)

5. MarkleftandNancycriedforanhour.(after)

grAmmAr

Building a home is a huge project, involving many labourers and plenty of time and money. Ten years from now, however, people 1. (live) in houses built entirely by robots. California inventor, Dr Behrokh Khoshnevis has worked on his construction robot for years, and this spring he 2. finally (start) marketing it. He predicts that the robot 3. (build) a typical family home in only 24 hours. He believes this method 4. also (reduce) building costs to a fifth of what they are today. He promises that a construction project using the robot 5. (not need) any human workers, and that the houses 6. (have) a great variety of designs. Dr Khoshnevis hopes that by the end of the next decade, robots 7. completely (replace) humans on construction sites, and building a home 8. (become) a simple, inexpensive and speedy procedure.

robot-made homes

FutureSimplebe gOIng TO

Read the examples and answer the questions.

a. We’re going to spend our next holiday in Dubai.

b. The tour of Dubai will begin at 9.00 am.

c. Have you seen the plans for Dubailand? It’s going to be amazing!

d. Soon, Dubai will be the tourist capital of the Middle East.

e. “Where is the Dubai Mall?” “Come with me. I’ll show you.”

1. Which sentence above describes ... ?1. events in a timetable2. a prediction3. a future event based on present evidence4. a spontaneous decision5. future plans

2. Which tense is used for each of the uses above?

3. Complete the rules.1. We use + the base form of the verb to

form the Future Simple.2. We use , or + going to + the base

form of the verb to form be going to.

FutureperFeCtSimpleFutureContinuouS

Read the examples and answer the questions.a. By the time Dubai runs out of oil, tourism will have

become a major industry. (Future Perfect Simple)

b. Brad Pitt will be living in Dubai all winter. (Future Continuous)

1. Which sentence talks about ... ?1. a completed action at a certain future time2. an action in progress at a certain future time

2. Complete the rules.1. We use will + + verb + -ing to form the

Future Continuous.2. We use will + + the past participle to form

the Future Perfect.

7.� �Answer�the�following�questions�about�your�future.

1. Whatwillyoubedoingthistimenextyear?

2. Whatareyougoingtodothisweekend?

3. Doyouthinkyouwillhavealotofmoneywhenyouareolder?Whyorwhynot?

4. Doyouthinkyou’llgetmarriedyoung?Whyorwhynot?

5. Whatgoalswillyouhaveachievedbythetimeyouare30?

8.� �Complete�the�passage�with�the�verbs�in�brackets.�Use�future�tenses.�Then�listen�and�check�your�answers.�There�may�be�more�than�one�correct�answer.�

I’vejustmetawonderfulgirlnamedRena.IthinkI 1. (ask)herout.

Fantastic!She’sagreed.I 2. (take)hertothecinematomorrow.

I’msoexcited!Atthistimetomorrow,I3. (sit)handinhandwithRena.

I’msureit 4. (be)agreatevening.

Bytheendofthisweek,RenaandI 5. (know)eachotherforsixmonths.

Six�months�later�…

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El café se está acabando. Yo compro más esta tarde.

The coffee is running out. I’ll buy more this afternoon. 3

NOT The coffee is running out. I buy more this afternoon. 7

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I’vetriedtotalktoher,butshe7. (notanswer)myphonecalls.

Renahasdecidedthatshe6. (date)otherboys,too.

I8. (find)someoneelsebythetimeshedecideswhoshewants!

Eight�months�later�…

3.� �Write�a�suitable�sentence�to�follow�each�sentence�below.�Use�the�words�in�brackets�and�the�Future�Simple�or�be going to.�

1. Areyouhot?(I/turnon/airconditioner)

2. Mygrandmotherisill.(have/operation/tomorrow)

3. I’veboughtticketstotheconcert.(Beth/beverypleased)

4. CouldIborrowsomemoney?(return/nextweek)

5. I’dlovetocome,butIcan’t.(goout/myboyfriend/thisevening)

6. Lookatthatmanontheroofofthebuilding.(he/jump!)

4.� �Choose�the�correct�answer.�

1. Will youhave waited/Will yoube waiting foruswhenwearriveatthestation?

2. You’llhave spent/You’ll be spendingallyourmoneybytheendofyourtrip.

3. Sarahasalmostfinishedherstudies.Nextyearshe’llhave worked/she’ll be workingfull-time.

4. Don’tcallmeat9.00.I’llbe sleeping/I’ll have slept.

5. Ihopethatbynextyear,I’llhave saved/I’ll be savingenoughmoneyforacar.

6. They’llbe eating/They’ll have eatenallthefoodbythetimewearrive.

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Unit�4

liStening guidedtourS

1.� �Look�at�the�pictures�of�landmarks�in�various�countries.�Which�words�below�can�be��used�to�describe�each�picture?

skyscraper • glass • stone • ancient • unusual • steel • tall • modern

2.� �Listen�to�three�guided�tours.�Which�of�the�landmarks�above�do�the�tours�visit?

SkillS

SpeAkingCompAringpiCtureS

1.� �Look�at�the�sentences�below.�Which�can�be�used�to�show�how�two�pictures�are�similar?��Which�can�be�used�to�show�how�they�are�different?�

TAKE NOTES – When you are listening to a passage, taking notes can be helpful. Don’t try to write down everything you hear. Write down keywords or important phrases, but not full sentences. It is more important to keep listening!

Empire State Building, New York City, USA

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France

Towers of San Gimignano, Italy

CN Tower, Toronto, Canada

4.� �Use�your�notes�to�answer�the�questions�below.

Whichlandmark...?

1. wasconsideredveryuglywhenitwasbuilt

2. has102storeys

3. wasbuiltastheresultofacompetitionamongfamilies

4. hasaraceupitsstairseveryyear

5. has73elevators

6. wastheworld’stalleststructurefor40years

7. wasdesignedtoshowitsinternalstructure

8. wasoncepartofagroupof72towers

YourViewpoint

� � �What�famous�landmarks�are�there�in�your�area�or�country?�Describe�one.�What�do�you�know�about�it?

1 2 3 4

5. The place in picture 1 is more / less … than in picture 2.

6. This picture shows … , while that one shows …

7. The pictures are quite different because …

8. Both pictures show …

1. Another difference between them is that …

2. The two pictures are similar / alike because …

3. Another thing that they have got in common is …

4. In this picture there is … , but in this one …

2.� �Choose�a�pair�of�pictures�below.�Write�a�list�of�adjectives�and�nouns�that�describe�them.�With�your�partner,�compare�and�contrast�the�pictures�you�chose.�Use�the�expressions�in�Exercise�1.

A B

NationalAcademicTheatre,Odessa NationalCentreforthePerformingArts,Beijing

A B

Colosseum,Rome OlympicStadium,Montreal

3.� �Listen�to�the�guided�tours�again.�As�you�listen,�take�notes�of�the�most�important�facts�about�each�place.

enriChYourSpeAkingWhen you want to draw someone’s attention to something, use the following expressions:

I’ve just noticed ... Have a look at ... And there’s another thing ... Did you notice ... ?

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Yourtask� �Write�a�description�of�a�place.�Use�100-150�

words.

writingYourdeSCription1.� Brainstorm�your�description.

� �•��Think�of�places�that�you�have�visited.�

� •��Decide�on�a�place�that�is�interesting�or�special�in�some�way.�You�may�want�to�use�the�Internet�to�find�out�facts�about�it.

� •��Think�about�the�following�questions.�Choose�the�points�that�are�relevant�to�your�essay.

-Whereistheplace?

-Whenwasitbuilt?

-Whatdoesitlooklike?

-Whatisspecialorinterestingaboutit?

-Whatcanyoudothere?

-Whatistheatmospherelike?

-Whatimpressiondoesitgivethevisitor?

-Whatisyouropinionoftheplace?

-Doyourecommendthatpeoplevisitit?

2.� �Organise�your�ideas.�Use�the�model�on��page�50�and�the�plan�below�to�help�you.

plAnOpening: Givethenameandlocationofthe

placeandoneortwodetails.Saywhatisspecialorinterestingaboutit.

Body: Describetheplaceinmoredetailandgiveexamplesofthethingsyoucanseeordothere.

Closing: Writeaconcludingsentenceandgiveanopinionorrecommendation.

3.� Write�a�first�draft.�

4.� �Use�the�checklist�to�check�your�work.��Then�write�a�final�draft.

ChECkLIST

I followed the plan for a description of a place.

I used a variety of adjectives to describe the place.

I followed the rules for adjective order. I checked grammar, spelling and

punctuation.

5.� �Complete�the�sentences�with�adjectives�from��Exercises�3�and�4.�There�may�be�more�than�one��correct�answer.�Do�not�use�the�same�adjective�twice.

1. Thisisoneofthemost viewsinGranada.

2. The skyscrapersseemedtotouchthesky.

3. Wevisitedthe GreektempleatDelphi.

4. Wecouldn’taffordtostayatthat resort.

5. Shelivesinaneighbourhoodfullof oldhomes.

6. Thecentreoftownisalwaysquite onSaturdaynight.

7. ThearchitectureofaGothiccathedralcanbeabsolutely .

8. Liverpool’sstadiumisa structurethatcanholdabout45,000people.

6.� �Add�the�adjectives�in�brackets�to�each�sentence.��Use�correct�adjective�order.

1. Ourlibraryisa/an building.(concrete/modern/ugly)

2. TheColosseumisa/an stadium.(Roman/ancient/huge)

3. Herofficeisina skyscraper.(glass/black/tall)

4. Thetwopartsofthecityareconnectedbya bridge.(spectacular/steel/new)

5. Eiffelbuilta/an structure.(A-shaped/iron/modern)

Adescriptionofaplace1.� ��Read�the�description�below.�What�parts�of�the�building�does��

the�writer�describe?�What�is�his�/�her�opinion�of�the�building?

writing

2.� �In�which�paragraph/s�of�the�description�does�the�writer�discuss�...�?

1. thingsyoucandoorseeatNotreDame

2. thenameandlocationoftheplace

3. his/heropinionorrecommendation

4. physicalcharacteristicsoftheplace

AdJeCtiVeS

Adjectives are used to describe nouns. Using a variety of adjectives can make your writing rich and interesting. When describing a place, adjectives can create a more accurate and realistic impression.

3.� �For�each�sentence,�choose�two�adjectives�that�are�similar�in�meaning�to�the�adjective�in�italics.

1. Thecathedral’sarchitectureiswonderful.magnificent / important / splendid

2. Thisbeautifultemplewasbuiltinthe15thcentury.lovely / elegant / enormous

3. TheGreatPyramidisbig.brilliant / immense / huge

4. Theviewfromourroomwasimpressive.breathtaking / spectacular / frightening

5. Welookedupatthethickstonewallsoftheoldtower.ancient / famous / historic

Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the most amazing buildings in the world. It stands on a small island in the middle of the River Seine in Paris, France. It took nearly 200 years and thousands of workers to build this spectacular Gothic cathedral.

If you stand outside the cathedral, you’ll notice three doors with intricate sculptures. Staring down from two huge towers are the famous gargoyles – half-human, half-stone monsters. If you are in good shape, you can climb a tower to see the gargoyles up close, as well as get a breathtaking view of Paris.

Inside, rows and rows of tall, slim columns lead your eye up to the towering ceiling. Lovely stained glass windows let in a thousand different shades of light. During prayer times, you can hear the beautiful sounds of the cathedral’s famous organ.

Notre Dame is one of Paris’ most famous landmarks, and any visitor should plan on seeing it. Even if you are not a great architecture fan, you will never forget its beauty.

ADjECTIvE ORDER – When using two or more adjectives, we write them in the following order:

opinion size age shape colour origin material

a small, old building a large, modern, glass skyscraper

4.� �Which�adjectives�from�the�list�can�describe�each�of�the�places�below?�

a village • a football stadium • a road mountains • a local market • a palace

towering spacious ancient huge

modern breathtaking colourful lively

picturesque noisy grand unusual

marvellous lovely majestic crowded

narrow elegant luxurious

spectacular peaceful

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Notre Dame Cathedral

Superlative adjectives come before the noun:

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Writing Guide, page 149

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LIFESkILLS InTERnET�RESEARCh

TIPThe cached version is a “photograph” of the web page, so if the site link doesn’t work, the link to the cached version might still work.

TASk�QUESTIOnS

1. When you do an information search on the Internet, it’s important to use good search words. If you wanted to find out about bridges in Europe, which search words below would find the best results? Which are too general? Which are too specific? bridges•bridgeseurope•millaubridgefrance

Remember there is no need to use capital letters or include words like of, to and the in your search words.

2. It’s important to understand the elements of a search result. Look at Screen A and match letters a-d to the correct labels below.

1. nameofthewebsite 3.sizeofthewebsite2. addressofthewebsite 4.partofthetextwithyoursearchtermsinbold

3. David has done a search for Stonehenge. Look at the two results on Screen B. Which website will give him historical facts? Which one would be better for a tourist planning to go to Stonehenge?

USE�YOUR�SkILLS

Use the Internet to research a building anywhere in the world. Find out:wherethebuildingis•whatitlookslike•itshistory•whyitisspecialorimportantPresent your information to the class.

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ScreenB

stonehenge

Stonehenge

Investigations over the last 100 years have revealed that Stonehenge was built in several stages from 2800-1800 BC. It seems to have been designed to ...

www.activemind.com/Mysterious/Topics/Stonehenge/ - 8k - Cached

Stonehenge,�England

Your guide to Stonehenge, shops, other ancient sites and stone circles in Britain, with practical information to make your visit easier.

www.england_stonehenge.co.uk/ - 14k - Cached

ScreenA

type your search

Amazing�Bridges�in�Europe

Bridges are great structures and represent spectacular architectural achievements. In Europe, there are ...

amazing-bridges-in-europe.edu - 56k - Cached

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b

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You are going to learn some strategies for finding information on the Internet.

Look at the website screens and answer the Task Questions below.