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Writing

A city guide

• I can write a city guide.

1 1.56 Read and listen. Answer the questions.
1 What are there near the beach?
2 Are there any shopping centres? What are they like?

3 Is it a fun place? What is there to do?

Dubai is a fantastic city between the sea
Dubai is a fantastic city between the sea
and the desert. Here are some reasons to visit!
and the desert. Here are some reasons to visit!

The landscape
Dubai is on the Persian Gulf. There are kilometres of amazing,
sandy beaches here. There are luxurious hotels next to the beaches.

Shopping
There are great shopping centres everywhere in Dubai, with fantastic
clothes shops, sports shops and brilliant cafés. Dubai is famous for
its traditional Arabic markets too. They’re called souks.

Fun
Finally, there are lots of things to do! It’s the perfect place for an
adventure. There are quad bikes in the desert. There’s also a water
park for water sports! Victoria Education and Training JSC − victoria.vn−

3 In 40 - 60 words, write a city guide.
Follow these steps.
Language
also Writing a city guide
Use also with there is / there are
to add information: Step 1 Plan
E.g. There's also a water park. Make notes about reasons to visit
There are also private islands. the city. Think about the landscape
and the activities.

Step 2 Write
2 Rewrite the sentences with also. also Write a first draft. Use your notes

E.g. There’s a beach near my house. There’s a park. from Step 1 and the guide on this
page to help you.
1 In my town, there are two museums. There's
a supermarket. Step 3 Check
Check your work. Try to add more
2 There are some beautiful shops. There are
two great markets. information using there is / there are
and also.
3 There's a water park next to the shopping
.
centre. There's an aquarium. Step 4 Write
4 There are some fantastic restaurants. Write your final copy and hand in
There are some luxurious hotels. your work.

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