Tasks

Parts of a composition describing

places
an introduction
in which you give the name and location of
the place or building and/or the reason for
choosing it;
a main body
in which you describe the main aspects of
the place or building in detail for example,
when you describe a place you should
describe what you can see and do there;
when you describe a building you should
describe its exterior and interior, as well as
give historical facts about it;
a conclusion
which includes your comments,
feelings and/or a recommendation.
Descriptions of places or buildings
can be found
in tourist magazines,
travel brochures,
stories,
letters, etc.
he style you use depends on the situation
and the intended reader.
!or example,
" in an article for a magazine use semi-
formal style and a polite tone.
" #ou normally use present tenses to
describe a place/building.
" #ou use past tenses to write about the
historical facts.
An Ideal Seaside Resort
Introduction $nder an hour from %ondon,'righton is located on (ngland)s south
coast, between the stunning *outh Downs and the (nglish +hannel. ,t is a charming seaside
resort and the perfect destination for a peaceful wee-end.
Main body 'righton has several tourist attractions which are worth visiting.
.mong these is the /oyal Pavilion, the spectacular seaside palace of the Prince /egent 01eorge
,23 a beautiful ,ndian"style palace which was built in the early nineteenth century. 'righton4s
most famous attraction is the lively 'righton pier, a 2ictorian pier with various food and drin-
outlets, fairground attractions and Palace of !un arcade. 'oth young and old can have fun while
admiring the spectacular view of 'righton4s seafront.
here are plenty of places to go shopping in 'righton. he town
centre has a large modern shopping centre. here are also narrow lanes, eg. 'righton %anes
offer a shopper4s paradise of independent shops, bouti5ues. and lovely anti5ue shops that are
always bustling with tourists.
he nightlife in 'righton is exciting. (very night is show night in
'righton, as the city)s music venues, concert halls, cabaret bars, theatres andcomedy clubs
burst into action with some of the best entertainment in the business. he area is also well"
-nown for its fashionable restaurants. 6hether you4re after award winning cuisine, veggie
treats, a tasty beachfront brunch or delicious cheap eats, 'righton is bursting at the seams
with every type of international cuisine on the menu.
Conclusion 'righton is a town that has something to offer everyone.
6hether you want to spend your time shopping or seeing the sights, or simply
relaxing and en7oying the fresh sea air, 'righton is the ideal choice for a few days
away from the city.
.dopted from8 http8//www.visitbrighton.com/
93 $se the information ta-en from the website http8//visitbath.co.u-/ or the hyperlin-s to
collect data and write a similar composition about 'ath.
'ath is located 7ust over 9:: miles west of %ondon and is the perfect base to explore the 6est +ountry, *tonehenge
and the +otswolds. ,n this section you can find out more about the beautiful countryside, attractions and charming
villages surrounding 'ath to help you plan your visit.
http8//visitbath.co.u-/site/explore"the"area
'ath and the surrounding area is brimming with things to see and do. Designated by $;(*+< as a 6orld =eritage
*ite, 'ath presents some of the finest architectural sights in (urope such as the /oyal +rescent, the +ircus and
Pulteney 'ridge alongside a diverse collection of museums and attractions including the /oman 'aths, >ane .usten
+entre and hermae 'ath *pa. 'ath)s compact city centre offers irresistible shopping and there are plenty of
activities to en7oy in the surrounding area.
http8//visitbath.co.u-/site/things"to"do
*hopping in 'ath offers a memorable experience with a fabulous selection of small independent shops and stylish
bouti5ues alongside the familiar big name stores. he city centre is compact and easily wal-able with grand 1eorgian
streets and small pictures5ue passageways to explore. Don)t miss ?ilsom *treet in 'ath voted )'ritain)s 'est !ashion
*treet) in the 1oogle *treet 2iew .wards @:9:.
http8//visitbath.co.u-/site/shopping
f you are loo-ing for somewhere to eat during your stay in 'ath, you will certainly not be disappointed. . city
renowned for great hospitality, 'ath4s streets are littered with wonderful award winning restaurants, 5uaint tearooms
and welcoming cosy pubs. ?any of 'ath4s hotels boast amazing restaurants, serving ex5uisite cuisine, and more hearty
fare can be found in country pubs in and around 'ath. .ll tastes really are catered for, with 'ritish and international
food in all price ranges served in restaurants in 'ath.
!or people who really love food, a selection of food and drin- events run throughout the year, and you will find local
produce and tasty treats at local farmers4 mar-ets in 'ath and the surrounding towns.
http8//visitbath.co.u-/site/eating"and"drin-ing
'ath is a city of festivals and the arts. !rom highbrow to eyebrow"raising, from family fun to adult comedy, there)s
something for all tastes. he year"long programme of festivals and events in 'ath includes everything from
*ha-espeare to >ane .usten and guitars to boulesA
http8//visitbath.co.u-/site/whats"on
@ 3 #ou saw an advertisement in a travel magazine/ your school magazine inviting readers to send
in articles about a town they have visited. 6rite your article. ,nclude the following8
6here is the place locatedB
6hat are the main attractions that are worth visitingB
6hat leisure activities can you doB
6here and what -ind of souvenirs can you buyB
6hat are the restaurants li-eB
6hat is the cultural and/or nightlife li-eB
6hy do your recommend to visit this place.
$seful vocabulary
is situated/is located lively
in the south/west/east/ north of spectacular
is an hour from 0by3 exciting
is/are always bustling with fantastic
famous attraction/landmar-s is full of
a wide variety of sights to see is/are worth visiting
popular with/one of the most popular
musem/art gallery/theatre/concert hall here are plenty of places to
palace/monument/statue/par- a wide variety of sights to see
zoo/botanical garden spicy/exotic/local food
restaurant/cafe/bar/night club has something to offer everyone
shoppig centre/bouti5ue/souvenir shop/anti5ue shop a perfct/ideal choice for
open"air mar-et/bazaar