Underline the relative clauses in the postcard. Then add commas where necessary.

Dear Mom and Dad,

Greetings from Maine where the water is too cold for us to go
swimming, but the scenery is beautiful. We' re having a great time,
and we've enjoyed every place that we've vi5ited. This week we' re in
Bar Harborwhich is a lovely island town. The place is absolutely full
of tourists! Tonight we' re going for a ride on a boat that will take U5
toone of the nearby islands. Our friend Jameswho lives here has
already taken us hiking and to the Bar Harbor Mu5ic Festival. lt 's
been fun! That 's it for now. We miss you.
Love , Sara and Eric

Join the following sentences using non-defining relative clauses.

1. Many tourists enjoy seeing the Kuala Lumpur skyline in Malaysia. It includes some of the
tallest skyscrapers in the world.
Many tourists enjoy seeing the Kuala Lumpur skyline in Malaysia,
which includes some of the tallest skyscrapers in the world.

2. People visit Washington , D.C., in the spring. They can see the cherry trees in bloom then.
People visit Washington, D.C., in the spring who can see the cherry trees in bloom them.

3. The cherry trees in Washington, D.C., were a gift from the Japanese government to the
U.S. They are admired by everyone.
The cherry trees in Washington, D.C., which were a gift from the Japanese government to the U.S. They are
admired by everyone

4. Thousands of years ago, people in Mexico began to grow corn. Corn continues to be a
very important food in Mexico today.
Thousands of years ago, people in Mexico began to grow corn. Corn continues to be a very important food
in Mexico today

5. The tortilla is typically eaten in Mexico. It is a thin, flat bread

The tortilla which is typically eaten in Mexico. It is a thin, flat bread

Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1. When preparing to host the 2012 Olympics, London updated its hotels I
climate /frransportation system) with improvements to its subway.

2. New York City has hundreds of restaurants offering a wide variety of

climates I cuisines I green spaces, including Italian, Chinese, and Indian.

3. Many people are moving from bigger cities to smaller towns because
the cost of living I landmark I climate is more affordable.

4. If you enjoy neighborhoods I shopping I nightlife, you'll love the

musicand live shows in Rio de Janeiro.
5. Some people think Reykj avik, Iceland, is cold in the wintertime, but
surprisingly, it has a very mild climate I cuisine I transportation
systemduring the winter months.

6. Some famous green spaces I neighborhoods I landmarks in

Parisinclude the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum.

7. Many cities are preserving green spaces I hotels I cuisines in

theirdowntown areas for people to have picnics, walk their dogs,
and enjoy outdoor concerts.

Use defining or non-defining relative clauses to write sentences about these topics .

• a popular tourist activity in your city

• a town with many historical attractions
• a place with a good climate
• an excellent city for shopping

1. Tourists in Rome like to visit the famous

squares, which have many beautiful
statues and fountains.

2. New York is a city, which has a good climate in US.

3.Machupichu is a place, where you can find many historical attractions like a hidden city

Now read the paragraph about Chiang Mai. Answer the questions.

Chiang Mai is a city in northern Thailand that has a wonderful night market. In the evening, the
main street is lined with small stands and shops that sell almost anything you can imagine. Some
stands sell jewelry or clothing, others sell traditional Thai handicrafts, and still others sell fresh fruit
and spices. I love spicy Thai food. It's easy to spend an entire evening just looking at everything . If you
decide to buy something, you won't be disappoint ed. The prices are very reasonable. There are a lot of
wonderful attractions in Chiang Mai, but the night market is a favorite for many people.

1. What is this paragraph about? Chiang Mai _

2. What is the topic sentence of the paragraph? Sell jewelry or clothing, fruits, crafts etc. _

3. Which sentence does not support the main idea? Cross it out. I love spicy Thai food.
 Unscramble the words to complete the sentences about these cities

1. a/ with fascinating buildings/ city/ coastal / charming

Salvador is a charming coastal city with
fascinating buildings.

2. a I European / city/ quaint/ old / with a lovely castle

Prague is quaint old European city with a lovely
castle _

3. a I lively/ city/ with huge skyscrapers/ modern

Taipei is a lively modern city with huge skyscrepers _

4. a I dynamic / port/ with trendy shopping malls/ city

Singapore is a dynamic port city with trendy
shopping malls _

5. a I industrial / modern / large/ city/ with a beautiful lakeshore

Chicago is a modern industrial large city with a beautiful lakeshore

Choose the word that best completes each sentence.

border coastal college mountain port rural tourist

1. The local university employs most of the people living in this college town.

2. Port towns are near an ocean, a lake, or a river where ships unload cargo.

3. People traveling from the U.S. to Mexico through border towns must stop andshow
their passports or other identi fication.

4. I work in a small coastal town with great beaches and seafood places.

5. We stopped in a crowded Tourist town full of overpriced souvenir shops.

6. Nick lives in a mountain town that is nearly 3,000 meters above sea level.
 Rewrite the sentences using the words in parentheses

1. The streets are well lit, but it's best to be careful at night. (in spite of)
In spite of the well-lit streets, it's best to be careful at night.

2. There is a crime problem, but it's still a wonderful place to visit. (despite)
Despite there is a crime problem, but it's still a wonderful place to visit

3. The shopping malls are crowded, but people aren't buying much. (although)
Although the shopping malls are crowded, but people aren't buying much

4. It snows a lot, but I still like living here. (even though)

Even though it snows a lot, but I still like living here

5. My city is on the ocean, but the water here is too polluted for people to go
swimming. (however)
My city is on the ocean, however but the water here is too polluted for people to goswimming

6. . The city center is very picturesque, but there's not much to do. (nevertheless)
The city center is very picturesque, nevertheless but there's not much to do

7. There's a lot to do here at night, but it's a very noisy neighborhood. (on the other hand)
There's a lot to do here at night, on the other hand but it's a very noisy neighborhood.

Complete the sentences with your own opinions about cities you know.

1. The worst thing about Brazil is that it not a beautiful city nevertheless, is a good
country like Peru.

2. The best thing about Santiago is there are a lot good food, However, is very
difficult you find a house for living.
3. Even though Puerto Plata has a lot of attractive place where you could know new thing

4. The weather in Constanza is cold on the other hand; it’s so far to the city.
5. Bávaro would be a great place to live. However, the houses are very expensive

6. Although casa de campo is a favorite tourist destination for many, it also has its
problems. For example, people that live out can get better prices.

A Match the words in the box with the photos. Then read two articles about megacities.

auto emissions carpooling a landfill public transportation

1. carpooling 2. Auto emissions 3. Public transportation 4. A landfill