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Listen, read and answer the questions. 

One of the most fascinating

places in the world is
Scotland

The first people arrived in this beautiful part of
the British Isles 12,000 years ago.

he Highlands are one of the most popular Edinburgh became
T places to visit in Scotland. They’re home to the Scottish capital at
Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. The green the beginning of the
hills, blue rivers and lakes of the Highlands make 15 century. Before
th
it the perfect place for visitors. Edinburgh, the capital
was Perth.
There are many lochs (lakes) in Scotland. The
most famous is Loch Ness. People believe that a Many years ago Scottish people spoke Gaelic.
monster called Nessie lives there. Many travellers Today they speak English but Gaelic is also an
try to take pictures of Nessie. official language as a large number of Scotland’s
population use it today.
The bagpipes are the traditional musical
instrument of Scotland. Scottish people play � fàilte (fall-che) = welcome � Alba (ah-luh-buh) = Scotland
the bagpipes wearing a traditional kilt or skirt.

1. When did the first people arrive in 5. What are the bagpipes?
Scotland? 6. When do Scottish people wear a kilt?
2. What is Ben Nevis? 7. What was the capital of Scotland before
3. What does loch mean? the 15 century?
th
4. What is Nessie? 8. What is Gaelic?

CULTURE FOCUS PROJECT
Make a flyer!
Serbia is a fascinating country with
amazing places to visit. Its capital city Do some research and choose two
Belgrade has a rich history and is home to the places you think people should visit
Belgrade Fortress, the city’s most famous site. when visiting your country. Then make a
For nature lovers there are places like Kopaonik flyer with all the important information
National Park, the country’s largest mountain about these places.
range, and Derdap National Park.
What other places in Serbia are worth visiting?

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