Writing dossier
1 (58) Complete the guide for tourists with these words. Then listen and check.
a zoo
traditional Irish food
language schools
a day trip
Текст аудирования:
A guide for tourists
Welcome to Dublin!
I live in Dublin — it’s the capital city of Ireland. It’s a great place to visit and there are also some good (1) language schools here if you want to learn English.
There are lots of interesting places to visit. You can take a ghost tour from Dublin Castle, or you can go to the star Wars exhibition. Dublin has also got (2) a zoo, in Phoenix Park.
There are some great places to eat in Dublin. In the city centre, there are lots of international restaurants. The pubs also serve (3) traditional Irish food.
If you’ve got time, you can also go on (4) a day trip to Killiney. It’s about 10 km from Dublin, and it’s got a fantastic beach.
by Bronagh, 13
2 Look at the Language focus. How do you say also In your language?
Language focus: also
We use also to give additional information.
It can go before, after or between different verbs.
there is / are + also There are also some good restaurants.
can + also You can also go to the beach.
also + other verbs The pubs also serve food.
has + also + got Dublin has also got a zoo.
3 Add also to these sentences.
I like fish and chips. I also like pizza.
1 We often go to the beach. We go to the mountains.
2 I’ve got two sisters. I’ve got a brother.
3 They eat healthy food. They play sport.
4 There’s a market here. There’s a supermarket.
5 Tourists can eat here. They can drink Guinness!
Writing plan
1 Plan a guide for tourists about your town or city. Answer these questions.
1 Where is your town / city?
2 Why do tourists go there?
3 What’s the best place to visit?
4 Are there any other places to go?
5 Where can visitors eat?
6 Where can tourists go on a day trip?
2 Write a first version, include this information.
introduction to your town / city
places to visit
eating and drinking
day trips
3 Check your writing.
Use there is / there are.
Use also.
Use the places vocabulary from page 74.
4 Write the final version and put it in your Dossier.