2 Read Kirstie's email to Nicole. Check your answers to Exercise 1. What can you do in Kirstie's town?
Nicole
Hi Nicole
Here's some info about my town for your visit next term.
Tavistock is a small town with a population of about 11,000. It's in
a place in England called Devon.
He was a famous English explorer in the 16th century. He was also
It has an interesting history. Sir Francis Drake was from Tavistock.
the second person to sail all the way around the world,
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some free concerts. We can also visit Dartmoor National Park! It's
too. In May, there's a music and arts festival, so we can go to
There are a lot of historical buildings in Tavistock and a museum,
beautiful. There are lots of shops, parks and sports facilities, too.
See you in May!
Kirstie
Kirstie
Kirstie's email
3 Put the paragraph headings in the correct place in
• Things to do and places to visit
. History and interesting facts
• Size and location
Useful language
II. Where did you buy this watch? - In the central department store. – Is it expensive? - I paid thirty-five rubles for them. – It’s very nice watch. I like them more than my own one. 12. February is snowy here and the coldest month of the year. 13. This coat is warmer than my old one, and I’ll wear it. Today is quite cold outside. 14. Have you finished your work? - No, I have only done part of it. 15. Is summer hotter in Moscow or Leningrad? - Of course, summer is not in Leningrad hot as in Moscow. 16. Many students of our group study English hard.