WEEK 12 PRACTICE 10
TALKING ABOUT INTERESTING PLACES
Upon completing this unit, students are expected to
be able to:
Classify places of interest
interstinterest.
Match description with places
of interest.
8.1 INTRODUCTION
Recommend places to visit.
A. Warm Up
What comes to mind when you see these pictures?
B. THEORITICAL BASE
How to describe places in English
Ever visited a place that was drop dead gorgeous? Or maybe you visited
somewhere that totally bad? Whatever the case may be, describing places in English is
a useful skill to learn, because it helps you paint a picture in the mind of your
listeners. So, how do you do that? That’s where adjectives are your best friends. Now
I’ll go over how to describe places in detail using adjectives.
Why descriptive adjectives matter for describing places? Adjectives are words
that describe something such as “good” or “bad”. However, generic adjectives like
“good” or “bad” aren’t that useful when it comes to describing locations. It’s better to
use more specific words to give an accurate description of a place. For example, let’s
say you want to describe two different locations you visited recently: an archaeological
site and a beach town. Both places were “good”, but each appeals to different people
and has different things that make it “good”. So when you can use stronger adjectives,
not only does it more accurately describe your experience, it’s also an essential
element of English fluency.
Positive adjectives to describe places
When you want to describe the positive traits of a place, consider first what
captured your attention. Were the sights breathtaking? Was the place interesting from a
historical point of view? What about the people you met? What made your holidays
memorable? Did the place satisfy your needs? Let’s say you spent a week relaxing in a
rural town, immersed in the local culture. There are specific words you can use to
express how relaxing the town was.
Adjectives that express calm
Some people simply enjoy the tranquility location. They are looking for relaxation, and
they enjoy taking their time to do stuff. These adjectives describe a place that conveys a
sense of peace In that case, you could use adjectives such as:
Calm Peaceful Quiet Serene
The place was quiet, I enjoyed my stay
The week at the farm was peaceful
Adjectives that express beauty
Some places offer breathtaking sights – be it from nature, or from a city with a rich
culture. When you use these adjectives, you are talking about how beautiful the place
is. If that’s the case, you could describe the place as:
Charming Stunning Scenic picturesque
I went mountain biking at Steamboat Springs and the landscape was picturesque
Venice is a charming city
Adjectives that express cultural relevance
Museums, religious places, and archaeological sites are all interesting places. These
adjectives refer to how the city is attractive not for its looks, but for what it represents.
Interesting Fascinating Stimulating Intriguing
Negative adjectives for describing places
Unfortunately, not all places are great. You might want to guard someone
against visiting certain locations, because they’d be wasting their money and time – or
even worse, risking their lives. Here are some negative adjectives you can use to
dissuade people from visiting certain locations:
dangerous boring polluted expensive
Other adjectives for describing places
There are adjectives that can be interpreted depending on subjective factors. While no
one can deny that a city like Rome is charming, there are attributes that some people
might find desirable, while others might not. These are some examples of such
adjectives, together with their opposites, so you can better understand what I mean:
bustling vs isolated: a bustling city is a great environment for people who enjoy a
faster-paced lifestyle, but they are undesirable for those who prefer isolated places.
modern vs traditional: some people love technologically advanced places, while others
prefer a more traditional approach to life.
warm vs cold: this is a debate that will never end. Some people enjoy warmer climates,
while others feel more comfortable in colder ones. Who am I to judge?
(Adopted from https://blog.lingoda.com/en/how-to-describe-places-in-english/)
C. GRAMMAR BOOSTER
• Using modals of suggestion, advice, and
Grammar
booster
obligation
Purpose Modal
Suggestion Could, might (want to)
Advice Should, ought to, had better
Obligation Must, have / has (got) to
Subject Modal Base form of verb
I / We / You / They could Leave
He / She / It might (want to)
should
ought to
had better
must
Subject Modal Base form of verb
I / We / You / They have (got) to Leave
He / She / It has (got) to
SUGGESTION
We use the modals of suggestion Could, might (want to) to give someone ideas about
possible plans or actions.
You could wear your T-Shirt
You might want to get an umbrella before we leave
ADVICE
We use the modals of advice Should, ought to, had better to give our opinion
of the best thing to do in a particular situation.
You should bring mineral water
You ought to wear long sleeves shirt
You had better take sunscreen to protect your skin from sunburn
OBLIGATION
We use the modals of obligation Must, have / has (got) to to talk about
something that someone has to do.
She must remove her shoes and socks before entering the Siem Reap temple
You have to dress appropriately by covering your shoulders and knees when
entering the temple
He has got to take his hat off inside the Siem Reap temple.
EXERCISE: Observe this picture. Write sentences by using modals of suggestion,
advice, and obligation
Suggestion
Advice
Obligation
D. LISTENING PRACTICE
I. You are going to listen to an automated telephone message for a sightseeing
tour of New York. Listen the recording carefully and spot any differences
between the advertisement and the information you hear on the recording.
(Audio New York City Tour)
(Taken from Listening Extra, Cambridge University Press)
II. Based on the recording and the advertisement above, please identify and
classify the interesting places.
Leisure and
Heritage and
recreational Rural/farm tourism
religious tourism
tourism
E. READING PRACTICE
I. Read the following City Flyer
(Taken from https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading/elementary-
a2-reading/my-city)
II. Match the sentences with the attraction in Liverpool.
It’s open every day except at Christmas It opened in 2008.
You can tour the stadium Children have to pay £7 to enter.
The price is the same for students and There is free entry for everybody.
under -16
It closes at 5 p.m. This is located in the centre of Liverpool.
The Beatles Story Liverpool ONE Shopping Centre
Liverpool FC Liverpool Museum
III. Circle True or False for these sentences
1. The Beatles were a famous rock group in the 1970s. True False
2. There are 2008 shops at Liverpool ONE. True False
3. It costs £15 for adults to tour Anfield stadium. True False
4. Liverpool FC plays their games at Liverpool ONE stadium. True False
5. You don't have to pay at the Liverpool Museum. True False
6. Young children can go on the Anfield tour for free. True False
IV. Observe the travel tips below
V. Based on the travel tips above, what can you suggest to the people who
want to visit Cambodia?
1
2
3
4
5
6
F. SPEAKING PRACTICE
I. Observe the following pictures
II. Describe those places orally and let your partner guess and show the
intended pictures
III. Read the conversation in pair. Choose the situational card below and
make a conversation based on that card
Joey : Can I ask you some advice?
Tom : Yes, of course
Joey : What do you recommend I see and do in New York?
Tom : I recommend checking out the Statue of Liberty and the Empire States
building.
Joey : Yes, I really want to go see both places. Where is a good place to go
shopping?
Tom : I recommend you go to Fifth Avenue. There are many big department
stores there.
Joey : I will keep that in mind. Where is the best place for cheesecake?
Tom : You have to go to Juniors in Brooklyn.
Joey : Absolutely, I can’t wait.
Tom : where will you stay?
Joey : I’ll stay at the Wall Street Hotel on Fifth Avenue.
Tom : I know that hotel very well, it’s very nice.
Joey : That’s great to hear. May I ask one more question?
Tom : yes, Of course
Joey : What is the best place to have a beer there?
Tom : There is a great rooftop bar called Lava Lounge. It has a beautiful view
of Times Square.
Joey : Perfect, thank you so much for your advice.
(Taken from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQ0QHDKV80s)
The situational Cards
Ahmad is your best friend who
Cho is your friend from Seoul. You
recently went to Dhaka to visit many
are from Jakarta and want to have
interesting places there. Now, make a
vacation there. Make a telephone
dialogue between you and your
conversation with her and ask her to
friend, Ahmad about some interesting
recommend places to visit.
places in Bangladesh
SIta is your friend from India. You
will visit her next week. She gives
you some travel advice before
coming to India. Make a conversation
about that.
G. WRITING PRACTICE
I. Read the following text. Choose one popular city, then write a travel advice.
Please provide some photos.
(Taken from National Geographic Learning)
REFLECTION
After learning the materials in this chapter, what have you learned? Fill the boxes
with your most objective thoughts.
I have learned... Challenges I faced during Aspects I need to improve:
learning:
1. ... 1. .... 1. ...
2. ... 2. .... 2. ...
3. Etc 3. etc 3. Etc
Scoring Rubric for Reading
Total Question Total Score Scoring
Items
20 100 Total of Correct Answers X 100
20
Range Category Description
86 - 100 Exemplary ● Student has a complete comprehension of
the material.
● Student participated and completed all
assignments in a timely manner and showed
perfect performance.
71 - 85 Good Quality ● Student has a proficient comprehension of
the material.
● Student actively participated in all activities.
● Student completed assignments in a timely
manner.
60 - 70 Satisfactory ● Student has an average comprehension of
the material.
● Student mostly participated in all activities.
● Student completed assignments with help.
0 - 59 Not There Yet ● Student does not comprehend the material.
● Student did not participate in activities.
● Student did not complete assignments.
Scoring Rubric for Writing
No. Aspect 20 – 18 17 – 15 14 – 12 11 – 6 5–1
Excellent - Good - Adequate - Unacceptable Fail
Good Adequate Fair
1 Organization
2 Content
3 Grammar
4 Punctuation,
spelling and
mechanics
5 Style and
quality of
expression
