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VISITING
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1 Warm up

Look at the questions about Portugal, select the correct answer and then discuss the questions below
with your partner.

1. What is the capital city of Portugal?

a. Lisbon b. Porto c. Braga

2. What currency is used in Portugal?

a. Euro b. Escudo c. Dollar

3. Which country does Portugal share a border with?

a. France b. Spain c. Italy

4. Bacalhau is the Portuguese national dish, but what is it made with?

a. Fish b. Beef c. Pork

5. Which world famous alcohol comes from Portugal?

a. Port b. Vodka c. Sherry

6. In which South American country do they also speak Portuguese?

a. Chile b. Argentina c. Brazil

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2 Visual guide

Look at the images of Portuguese culture below.

1. Porto 2. port wine 3. The Parade of the Giants

4. custard tarts 5. Vasco da Gama 6. Quinta da Regaleira

7. Convent of Christ 8. Lamego 9. azulejos

Now work in pairs and put the words from above into the correct sentences.

1. I have a real love of history and religion so a visit to the is definitely on my bucket
list.

2. Many people have heard of Christopher Columbus, but was just as important.

3. One of my friends went to Portugal and brought me back a bottle of .

4. I did enjoy my time in Lisbon, but I think is perhaps better suited to tourists.

5. By the time we finally made it to the bakery I felt like I could eat ten .

6. The stairs in are lined with the most beautiful blue and white tiles.

7. Locally the blue and white tiles used in Portugal are known as .

8. looks like so much fun although my little dog might find it a bit scary.

9. is an absolutely breathtaking example of 16th century Portuguese architecture.

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Discuss the following questions with your partner.

1. Do you know anything else about Portugal? Tell your partner.

2. Are there any similarities between Portugal and where you come from?
3. Would you like to travel to or live in Portugal in the future?

3 Vocabulary 1

You are going to listen to somebody giving a short description of Portugal. First, match the words to
the definitions.

blend dizzying estuary labyrinthine sampling sprawling startling

1. (adj.): making you feel a bit wobbly

2. (adj.): complicated and difficult to find your way around

3. (n): mixture of different things that go well together

4. (adj.): surprising or shocking

5. (n): the wide part of a river that flows into the sea

6. (adj.): spreading out in an untidy way

7. (v): trying a small amount of something

4 Listening for predictions

Read the first part of the script and think which words from part A would match each sentence. Then
watch the video (00:00- 00:54) and check your predictions.

With medieval castles, captivating cities and golden beaches, Portugal has a multitude of
experiences to share.
1 2
The capital, Lisbon, offers nightlife and alleyways,
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while Porto is a fascinating of old and new. Outside the cities, Portugal’s
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beauty unfolds in all its variety. You’ll find dolphin watching in the lush Sado
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and memorable walks and bike rides all over the country.
It would be hard to dream up a more romantic place than Portugal’s second city. Blessed
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with countless baroque* churches, epic theaters and plazas you can explore
the historic Rivera district, admire some spectacular modern architecture and end the day by
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the world’s best port.
Glossary: baroque (adj.) - describing 17th and 18th-century European architecture

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5 Listening for detail

Part A: Watch the second part of the video (00:54 - 02:40) and try to answer the questions below.

1. What is the only way to get to the sandy Portuguese Islands?

2. What kind of gift can you receive if you attend Festa del Santo Antonio?

3. What two "culinary wonders" are mentioned in the video?

Part B: Watch the full clip again and match the expressions below.

1. dizzying a. plazas

2. sprawling b. bed

3. ancient c. hotels

4. dorm d. nightlife

5. free e. megaliths

6. boutique f. cliffs

7. windswept g. admission

8. bustling h. cities

Ask your partner the following questions.

1. Have you ever experienced a place that offers dizzying nightlife?

2. Is it important to have places in a city that have free admission?
3. What’s the difference between a boutique hotel and a normal hotel?
4. What is the most bustling city in your country?

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6 Vocabulary 2

Part A: Match the following vocabulary to the definitions.

Group 1

1. winding a. (adv.): produces very clear images in your mind

2. worldly b. (v): remind people of an important event or person from

the past
3. vividly c. (n): people in a high social position e.g., Duke, Duchess

4. nobility d. (adj.): having a curvy and twisted shape

5. commemorate e. (adj.): connected to the actual world we live in

Group 2

1. boasts a. (adj.): attractive in a unique and old-fashioned way

2. renowned b. (v): have something that is impressive

3. treat c. (adj.): incredibly impressed by something

4. quaint d. (adj.): well-known and well-respected

5. awestruck e. (n): something very enjoyable or pleasant

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Part B: Now fill in the gaps using a word from Part A. You may need to change the form of the word.

1. The university was the world over and as a result had a huge number of international
students.

2. They liked to the foundation of the school every year on the 2nd of February.

3. I love to drive through that old village just beside the sea, everything inside it is so .

4. The roads that took us up the mountain were so severe that some of us threw up
out the window.

5. The new shopping center the biggest swimming pool in England.

6. I was completely when I first saw the Grand Canyon, it was unbelievable.

7. When it gets to 6pm on a Friday I always feel like I deserve a delicious, unhealthy .

8. Hundreds of years ago the were feared by the general public.

9. The novel did a wonderful job of painting what life was like during the 1940s.

10. After he lost his home, he had to carry all his possessions in one little suitcase.

7 Skimming for general understanding

You are going to read about a five-day trip around Portugal. Match the following titles to the correct
article paragraph on page seven. Two of the titles are not needed.

• Monasteries of great beauty

• A station, a church and a garden
• The bridge of fish and wine
• Start with a view, end with some history
• The hustle and bustle of the big city
• The unique buildings of Sintra
• Drunken steps

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Five Days in Portugal

Whistle stop tour from Lisbon to Porto
1. Day 1:

Get up at the crack of dawn and head for Miradouro da Senhora do Monte - perhaps the most beautiful viewpoint
in the city. From this advanced point you get a great view of all the famous landmarks and the sprawling River
Tagus. Make your next stop the Alfama district, the oldest and most unique area of Lisbon. Within the winding
alleyways, be sure to check out Largo das Portas do Sol, a little town square with no shortage of old, worldly
charm. To round off the day, spend some time at the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos - the beautiful monastery built in
1495 and the burial place of renowoned explorer, Vasco da Gama, the first person to reach India by sea.

2. Day 2:

The Palacio Nacional de Pena is one of the finest palaces in Europe. The vividly painted exterior is now matched
by the interior which has been renovated to how it appeared in 1910 when the nobility of Portugal were forced
to flee the country. Quinta da Regaleira is a 19th century villa, which possesses a mythical charm. Decorated with
elaborate pinnacles and spooky gargoyles, it is sure to leave an impression. The house itself is surrounded by a
park made up of densely packed trees which offer the perfect covering for the many tunnels that exist within the
park.

3. Day 3:

Nazaré is the perfect base to explore the monasteries of the nearby area and your first port of call should be the
Alcobaca monastery. Confirmed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989, it is thought to be the first gothic*
work in Portugal. The next stop takes in one of the ‘’Seven wonders of Portugal", the Santa Maria da Vitoria which
was built to commemorate the 1385 Battle of Aljubarrota and boasts a glorious limestone exterior. Finally, hit up
Tomar where you are given the opportunity to visit the Convent of Christ. Taking over five centuries to build, the
structure moulds together a number of architectural styles with its most stunning feature being its 12th century
rotunda.

4. Day 4:

If you are a fan of wine, then the renowned Douro valley may be the perfect place to guzzle your Portugese
favorites. The most enjoyable way to experience the valley is via train where you can enjoy the breathtaking,
natural views. Make sure to stop at Vila Nova de Gaia where you are able to soak in the atmosphere of the place
where the world-famous Port wine is aged and also there will be plenty of chances to have a sip of this tasty treat.
Further down the valley you come across Lamego, one of the most stunning cities in northern Portugal. It is a city
that is home to a very unique flight of steps decorated with beautiful blue and white tiles.

5. Day 5:

For your final day of this rapid tour, prepare yourself for the delights of Porto. Despite being the second largest
city in Portugal, a number of the must-see sights are all within perfect walking distance. Start with the Chapel of
Souls, a quaint church where the outer walls are covered in azulejos, the traditional blue and white tile of Portugal.
After this, take a walk to the Sao Bento Station which perhaps has the bragging rights as the most beautiful station
in the world. However, its not until you go inside that you will be left awestruck by the beauty that it beholds. One
last stop off should be the immaculate Jardins de Palacio de Cristal, a landscaped garden like no other, proudly
showing off its winding paths and flowing fountains.
Sources: lisbonportugaltourism.com, lonelyplanet.com, www.portugalist.com

Glossary:
gothic (adj.)- built in a style that was popular in Western Europe between the 12th and 16th centuries.

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8 Reading comprehension

Read the sentences and decide if they are true (T), false (F) or not given (NG). Give reasons for your
answers.

1. From Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, you can only see a couple of famous landmarks.

2. You should finish the day at the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos.

3. The exterior of the Palacio Nacional de Pena is more beautiful than the interior.

4. The tunnels at the Palacio Nacional de Penal lead right to the town center.

5. The construction of the Convent of Christ lasted over 500 years.

6. You can have a little taste of Port wine at Vila Nova de Gaia.

7. Lamego is home to a large number of beautifully decorated staircases.

8. You can visit a number of the tourist attractions in Porto on foot.

9 Language in context

Read the following information and answer the questions.

In the article the writer uses the following phrases:

• "...the structure molds together a number of architectural styles..."
• "...where you are able to soak in the atmosphere of the place..."

With your partner, what do you think is meant by the phrases in bold? Can you guess the meaning
from the context?

Now, talk about these questions together:

1. Do you have a friend who manages to mold everything together?

2. How can you mold a group of people together?
3. When was the last time that you soaked in the atmosphere of a place?
4. What city in the world would you like to travel to and just soak in the atmosphere?

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10 Talking point

Look at the questions and discuss them with your partner.

1. Do you know anybody who has been to Portugal? If not, would you like to go there someday?
2. What was the most interesting thing that you read in the article?
3. Do you think you would like to try port wine? Are you a big drinker or do you just like a little?
4. Do you like to learn about the history of a country? Would you like to visit all the historic buildings
mentioned in the article?
5. Are there any similarities between Portugal and your country? What are the main differences?

11 Optional extension / homework

Look at the three texts below and complete each one with the vocabulary in the box. Divide text A, B
& C with two of your classmates and summarize your paragraph to your partners. Try to use different
vocabulary as this will develop your ability to paraphrase.

concentration / gorgeous / multitude / treacherous / elite / constructed

1. Golfing in the Algarve

1
While often being popular for its beautiful food or its beaches, the Algarve
is also the perfect location for those among us who love a little bit of golf. In 1966, the first
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golf course was in the region but since the 1970s, different golf resorts have
3
sprung up in a of locations. The Vilamoura area has perhaps the greatest
4
of golf courses and is therefore an ideal place to tee up. The premier course
5
in the region is the Victoria Golf Course. It is an level course which regularly
features on the European Tour for pros. As a course it includes several water hazards and a
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number of bunkers that will keep you busy as you try to keep your score
down.

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famed / steady / location / struggling / consistent / riding

2. Surfing in Ericeira

1
Ericeira is just north of Lisbon and as a surfing benefits greatly from the
2 3
winds blowing off the Atlantic coast. for its surf, the
area is extremely popular all year round. It is also the base for some professional surfing
tournaments including the EDP Billabong Pro. If you are just starting out on a board then
head for Cascais which is a perfect spot for beginners. The waves here are quite small but
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they are which offers you ample opportunities to practice your new hobby.
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However, if you are and need a helping hand then there are plenty of surf
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schools in the area with instructors ready to get you those waves sooner
rather than later.

rugged / vegetation / archipelago / accessible / categories / coastal

3. Hiking in Madeira

1
A 90-minute flight away from Lisbon, stunning Madeira is an consisting of
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four islands. For hikers, it offers up views of mountains, fluffy clouds and
panoramas that will take your breath away. The island offers a huge amount of varied terrain
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which is all easily , making it quite a popular place for hikers and rock climbers
alike. There are over 30 approved hiking trails available in Madeira and the majority of which
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come under one of two . Firstly, you have the levadas which will take you
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through water springs and are surrounded by lush green or you have the
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veredas which are usually mountain paths or routes.

With your partner, discuss the questions below.

1. Are you a fan of golf? Do you think that the Algarve seems like a nice place to go golfing?
2. Have you ever tried surfing? Are you a fan of water sports in general?
3. If you went hiking in Madeira would you prefer to go on a veredas hike or a levadas hike?

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