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NOTE

When describing something, think about the following:
B Read the NOTE on the right. Then rewrite the sight: colour, shape, size (e.g. green, colourful, square,
sentences 1-4 using the adjectives in the box to round, huge, tiny)
make them more descriptive. There is more than one
make them more descriptive. There is more than one sound: type and volume (e.g. peaceful, noisy, loud)
correct answer. smell: scent and strength (e.g. sweet-smelling, pleasant,
disgusting, strong)
peaceful enjoyable mouth-watering
magnificent warm enormous spectacular taste: lavour and strength (e.g. delicious, spicy, tasteless)
touch: texture and temperature (e.g. soft, hard, cool, cold,
warm, hot)
emotions: (e.g. fascinated, impressed, excited)
Yosemite National Park in California, USA,
is home to magnificent waterfalls, general opinion: (e.g. ideal, magni icent, luxurious,
giant sequoias and rich wildlife. It has isolated)
something for everyone! Whether you
are visiting for the first time or have
visited it before, you’ll definitely have 1. You can try some local dishes at that restaurant.
the time of your life.
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While the entire park covers an area
of 3,028 km², the most visited part 2. In the middle of this city, there’s a skyscraper.
is Yosemite Valley. If you are a
nature lover, you will be fascinated
by the colourful meadows with wild
flowers, and the rocky landscape 3. You can spend a morning walking in the sun.
with its granite cliffs that reach
heights of up to 1,000 m. Yosemite
Falls, one of North America’s tallest
waterfalls is also a must-see.
4. If you visit this place, you will be fascinated by
It’s a truly remarkable sight. 4 .
the view.
2
A visit to Mariposa Grove is sure
to excite you. There, you’ll see the
enormous sequoias, the largest trees in C
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the world. The Grizzly Giant, one of the place of interest. Describe the place, say what
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attracts visitors to it, and refer to any other
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most popular attractions, has a height attracts visitors to it, and refer to any other
visit
of around 63 m, a trunk diameter of special features of the place.
almost 8 m and is somewhere between
1,900 and 2,400 years old!
Plan
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A leafl et about a place of interest
Apart from walking around and
Apart from walking around and
enjoying the breathtaking views, TITLE
there are also many activities
that you can do. The park is ideal Think of an interesting or catchy title.
for hiking, and there are trails for INTRODUCTION
beginners as well as experienced
Give some general information about the place.
hikers. You can also explore the area
by bike, and bike hire is available
by bike, and bike hire is available Refer to what makes the place so interesting, and try
throughout the summer. If you’re into
throughout the summer. If you’re into
throughout the summer. If you’re into to make the reader want to read more.
adventure, activities such as horse MAIN PART
adventure, activities such as horse
riding, rock climbing and rafting will
riding, rock climbing and rafting will
riding, rock climbing and rafting will
offer you the chance to get out of
offer you the chance to get out of Divide the main part into sections with headings,
your comfort zone. and describe di erent aspects of the place (special
features, sights, activities, etc.).
Use a light-hearted and informal tone, and include
persuasive language (imperatives, questions,
So why not arrange a visit adjectives, etc.) to convince the reader.
to Yosemite National Park? Include interesting facts. Do research if necessary.
CONCLUSION
It will definitely be a day to remember! Write one or two sentences encouraging the
reader to visit the place of interest.
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