Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you
richer
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v=2pJqSN3G2MA&t=3s
DESCRIBING PLACES
BUILDINGS
PARTS OF A CITY
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
FROM THE TOP OF AN OBSERVATION (POINT)
WHAT IS IT FAMOUS FOR?
HOW TO DESCRIBE A PLACE
1. Include time period in description.
2. Describe place through characters' senses.
3. Keep setting description relevant to the story.
Use stronger descriptions whenever possible in describing place. Think of the types
of description that you want to use. For example, impressionistic description relies
on devices such as metaphor, metonymy, simile, personification and hyperbole.
Use precise adjectives, stronger verbs in place of adverbs, and other devices. Take
note of using positive adjectives: 'a clean, bustling city', 'serene mountains' and
negative adjectives: 'a dangerous city'.
Exercise 1
1. I live in a suburb in Bogotá and the thing I like / don’t like is that all the houses look the
same.
2. I don’t really like / really like the fact that it’s peaceful, quiet, tranquil.
3. However, / Although, it can get a little bit boring sometimes.
4. The more amazing / The most amazing thing about Victoria Falls is the size of the
waterfall.
I went to Riohacha once and I liked / didn’t like it very much. The weather was cold, wet,
and windy.
5. I don’t like big cities because I don’t like crowded places. I much prefer / prefer a lot the
countryside because it’s quiet and peaceful.
6. Choose two cities or countries that you would like to visit.
Exercise 2. Read and identify the grammar pattern.
Participles
They are verb forms used as adjectives to describe nouns and most of them end in -ing or -ed.
They modify nouns or pronouns.
Present Participle (-ing) is used to Past Participle (-ed) is used to
describe something or someone. describe how people feel about
something or someone.
I watched an inspiring story on Tourists are most attracted to visit a
Netflix last weekend. place multiple times.
Anita and Ferney had a really
exciting journey last week.
My little brother doesn´t like reading
boring stories.
Exercise 3.
Say the name of a place you would like to visit and why
List the reasons why you like or want to visit that place and explain what you hope to do and see
there.
Would you like to live in that place? Why (not)? Prepare to explain your destination choices using
participles.
Complete the table with some interesting places to visit
1. Interesting
places in the
local area
2. Free places in
the local area
3. Good places to
go with children
4. Places to learn
something
Interesting
5. places to visit in
Colombia
The most beautiful place I’ve been in is... The most amazing thing about . . . is... What I like about
where I live is... I really like the fact that... I’d love to travel to. . . because... ...it has such a wide
variety of landscapes. ...people seem friendly and welcoming. It seems like... .... a completely
different culture. ... a fascinating country with ... amazing natural beauty. I would like to live
somewhere rural with the ocean nearby
1. Where are the Galapagos Islands located?
They are located 935 kilometers away from the South American continent and untouched by
humans for millions of years. They are part of Ecuador´s insular region. They are known for their
biodiversity
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1. The sparkling water glistened in the sunlight: “Sparkling”
describes the water, conveying its ability to reflect light.
2. The crashing waves pounded against the shore: “Crashing”
describes the waves, indicating their forceful action.
3. The roaring lion frightened the other animals: “Roaring”
describes the lion, using the present participle form to show its
action of roaring.
4. The spinning wheel created beautiful patterns in the fabric:
“Spinning” describes the wheel, indicating its action of rotation.
5. The cracking thunder shook the entire house: “Cracking”
describes the thunder, conveying its sudden and loud noise.
6. The rippling stream flowed gently through the forest:
“Rippling” describes the stream, indicating the way it creates
small waves.
7. The chirping birds greeted the dawn: “Chirping” describes the
birds, using the present participle form to convey their action of
making sounds.
8. The flickering candle added a romantic ambiance to the room:
“Flickering” describes the candle, indicating its irregular and
unsteady flame.
9. The sizzling bacon filled the kitchen with a delicious aroma:
“Sizzling” describes the bacon, conveying the sound and action
of it cooking.
10. The blooming flowers brought color to the garden:
“Blooming” describes the flowers, indicating their process of
opening and developing.
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