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2 Study the organisation and language features.

1 What information is included in the introduction? Tick the items that are mentioned.

location climate history

population ethnic groups languages

famous figures legends/stories famous food/drink

businesses and other names for
tourist attractions
industries the city/town

2 Underline the sentences that are used to describe the items above.

3 Use what you have learnt to write an introduction to your city/town.

1 In groups, brainstorm as much information as possible about your city/town and its culture.
Then write an outline of your introduction.

2 Write an introduction to your city/town. The following phrases and expressions may help you.

is located in/on has a history of … years
is divided up into has a population of
is … in size is home to ... ethnic groups
the most popular/greatest/largest popular festivals/foods/tourist sights
include ...

3 Exchange drafts with a partner. Use the checklist to give feedback on your partner’s draft.

Is the city/town introduction clear?
Is the information specific and are the facts correct?
Does the city/town introduction contain all the important information?
Is the information arranged in a good order?
Does the passage have a proper beginning and conclusion?

Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors?

4 Get your draft back and revise it.

4 Put up your introduction in your classroom or read it to the class.

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