Unit 3. Sightseeing.

Homework

Exercise II. You are going to watch some presentations on well-known UNESCO properties. After
each presentation, you have to complete the corresponding notes:
1. Schonbrunn
 located in ……………….;
 the Palace is a testimony of the glory of a particular dynasty, the …………, which ruled
Austria for more than 630 years, from the late 13 th century to the end of the First
World War in 1918;
 example of historical events:………………………………………………..………………;
 the only female ruler in the Habsburgs was ………………………...;
 she sought to set the stability of the country by …………………………………………….;
 the exterior of the Palace was painted in ……………………………;
 the Queen collected …………………..from all over the world.

2. Taj Mahal
 located in ……………….;
 completed in the year …………………;
 built in ………………….style;
 dedicated to ………………….;
 for Muslims, the garden and abundant water were the symbol of ………………………….;
 Emperor Mughal Shah Jahan was buried………………..

3. The Grand Canyon

 located in …………………;
 native American Indians considered it ………………….;
 pioneers considered it …………………………..;
 crossed by the …………River;
 the indigenous people who used to live there relied on ……..for their existence;
 it is getting …………and ……………..with each passing day.

4. The Last Supper Painting

 displayed in a church in ……………………………;
 painted by …………………., ………years ago;
 completion of the restoration lasted …………;
 the centre of the painting features ……………….;
 some signs of the tension of the moment:……………………………………………………..

5. Krakow
 it was the capital of Poland for ……years, starting with the ……….century;
 the central square covers …….hectares;
 the central square is dominated by ……………;
 the trumpeter’s tune always stops abruptly because ……………………………………..;
 the Wawel Castle saw the coronation of …….kings.

Exercise V. Look at the following map, listen carefully to the directions and choose the correct
answer:
1. a. 6; b. 7; c. 14; d. 9.
2. a. 20; b. 17; c. 19; d. 16.
3. a. 12; b. 10; c. 16; d. 22.
4. a. 13; b. 23; c. 11; d. 6.
5. a. 24; b. 9; c. 10; d. 7.

Exercise IX. Think of your favourite place for sightseeing and describe it in about 150 words. Refer
to location, facilities, services, people accompanying etc. Some of the following words might prove
useful:

cheap expensive breathtaking gorgeous safe dangerous

quiet comfortable crowded chilly hot lively

My favorite place for sightseeing is Peleș Castle in Sinaia, due to three reasons. The first
reason, the rich history: the grand castle was built at the wish of King Carol I, the first Romanian King,
and was meant as a summer retreat. It was inaugurated in 1883 and served as a royal residence over
time.
Peleș Castle was also one of the most modern constructions of its time being the first castle
in Europe to have central heating and electricity.
The second reason is the outstanding and breathtaking architecture and design. Not
surprisingly, considering it served as a former home of the Royal Family of Romania, the interior of
the castle is the definition of luxury.
Its 160 sumptuous rooms are embellished with the finest examples of European art,
including: murano crystal chandeliers, german stained-glass windows, handmade silk embroideries
and cordoba leather-covered walls. The fees for visiting the castle are low.
The last reason is the charming location. The castle is located in a secluded area at the foot of
the Bucegi Mountains in the picturesque town of Sinaia. The building is surrounded by tall mountains
and lush vegetation.
You can easily get to Sinaia either by car (on the E60 or DN1 road) or by train. The castle is
crowded with tourists on weekends. Once you get here, you can go hiking, take in the breathtaking
and gorgeous views and enjoy the stunning landscape.