Centro de Emprego e Formação Profissional de Faro – Areal Gordo

DESCRIBING A CITY / TOWN

Before you complete this worksheet, think about a city you would like to describe to your
classmates. Write the name of your chosen city: _____________________

1. What’s a city like? Pair the adjectives and write them in the right place.

Big – expensive - small – calm – cheap - busy – traditional – horrible - modern – old – new –
dirty – clean lovely – packed with tourists – cosmopolitan - lively – boring – noisy - touristy

POSITIVE NEGATIVE

WHAT’S YOUR CITY LIKE? _________________ IS __________________________________

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2. Important places.

Streets – factories – university – parks – gardens – zoo – buildings – skyscrapers – city centre –
hotel – hostel – shopping centre

In ________________ there is / are _______________________________________________

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 3. Places of interest to visit in towns and cities.

Bridge – fountain – church – chapel – river bank – market – statues – castle – palace –
cathedral – temple – monuments – museum – art gallery – night clubs – restaurants – bars –
tourist shops – cinema – theatre

In _______________ people can visit ____________________________________________________

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4. Arrange the information and write a text about this city, say: WHERE TO STAY; WHAT
TO DO; WHAT TO EAT; THE BEST WAY TO WALK OR DRIVE AROUND; WHY YOU LOVE
IT.