2/ WRITING _ 4 Description of a Place 1 Descriptions of places usually include details about location, scenery and the general atmosphere. Read the model description below. In which part are the writer's recommendations of things to do and see? New York ive in one of the most exciting cities in the world ~ New York City. New York. also known as the Big Apple, is a city that never stops. Opening: ‘mentions the name of the place and ives some introductory details > The island of Manhattan, the heart of New York City, offers an amazing variety Body: entertainment - from visiting world-famous sites, museums and trendy clubs ta Gescrbes the place in greeter detail _attending concerts or spending hours walking and window-shopping along the and gives examples of things you crowded streets. After a tiring but fun day, you can eat in a local café, superb might se or do there restaurant or noisy fast-food place. 5 People that prefer peace and quiet can visit Central Park in the centre of Manhattan. It's possible to go ice-skating on its large pond in the winter, bo: on its blue lakes in the summer or just have a pienic in the park’s wide-open spaces. But, like every big city, New York is polluted. In fact, pollution has reached dangerous Tevels. As a result, there are plans to improve public transport in the city and to actively encourage its use. To discourage people from taking their into Manhattan, the mayor is thinking of making motorists pay to drive into {____ city, just as in London. Sesing:___y about 44 milion tourists come to enjoy New York every year. Despite the aives a summary of conclusion pollution, they think New York is fantastic ~ and 1 agree with ther. often includes an opinion 2. The sentences below are from an essay describing a place. For each sentence, decide if it belongs to the opening, body or closing. 1, Artists set up tables and sell handmade jewellery and paintings. 2, Every weekend there are interesting street markets in London. 3, One of the more colourful markets in London is Camden Market. \ 4, To conclude, Camden Market is @ great place to spend a few hours. ' 5. In addition, you can sit at @ trendy pavement café and watch the crowds go by. 6. It's great fun, The only problem is | usually spend too much money there! to be and after verbs such as /ook, sound and smell. = Use of Adjectives, page 152 3 Find at least four adjectives and the nouns they describeUNIT 4 | The Environment 4 Complete the sentences with the adjectives below. There may be more than one correct answer. Do not use the same adjective twi crowded * sandy * trendy ® local * amazing ® remarkable # relaxing © peaceful fascinating ancient © well-known * luxurious # narrow ® wide ® beautiful We enjoyed walking in the small town's .... streets and buying souvenirs in tS uu. shops. My favourite club is always... and noisy at the weekends. The won City of Pompell is 2 un. place to visit. You can buy great clothes in the... boutiques of Carnaby Street My friends and | spent a wun We€K ON th uuu shores of the Mediterranean Sea. The city’s nu. hotels attract the rich and famous. 5 Match suitable adjectives from Exercise 4 to the nouns below. There may be more than one possible answer. scenery ® parks © entertainment streets # museums ® buildings # beaches * atmosphere © cafés © places 6 For each sentene: ind the adjective that is NOT similar in meaning to the adjective in bold. 1. There are many ancient monuments in the city. a. old b peaceful ©. historic 2. The city’s architecture is remarkable. a. modern 'b extraordinary —_c. incredible 3. We had dinner in a superb restaurant. a. fantastic b. excellent «. fascinating 4. They stayed in a luxurious hotel a. narrow b. expensive © high-class 5. New York City has got many trendy shops. a. stylish b fashionable c. popular A Bridge to Wiriting eee A Description of a Place Getting Organised step 1 Write down details you want to include about your city or area step 2 Organise your writing accor to the model on page 50. step 3 Give your opinion about the place in your closing paragraph. step 4 Use adjectives to help the reader picture the place. 7 Describe the city or area where you live. Write 80-120 words. The model in Exercise 1, the steps in Getting Organised and the Useful Expressions will help you. fs taseeaa cae | step 5 Check your work for mistakes. offers It's well known for The views are. It’s got... | ‘A popular tourist attraction is .. It’s possible to...A DESCRIPTION OF A PLACE Descriptions of places usually include details about the location, the scenery and general atmosphere. When asked to describe a place, use adjectives to enable the reader to "see" the place in his or her mind. Look at the topic below. Then study the plan and read the model. TOPIC: Write a description of a tourist site you have visited. PLAN: MODEL: Opening: : ‘gives the name of the place and one or two details ‘more detail an gives ‘examples of the things ‘you can see or do there ‘contains a concluding — sentence and often gives. ‘an opinion Useful Language It’s well known for The atmosphere is . It offers... peaceful Its popular with tourists because. beautiful The views are crowded You can see quiet Its located. ancient les got. | noisy You shouldn't miss... | colourful 158