Unit 15. Cities

WELCOME TO OUR CLASS -10C2
Teacher:Le Thi Bich Ngoc
The
Big
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The St. Paul`s Cathedral
The houses of Parliament
The Tower Bridge on the River Thames
Unit 15: CITIES

Describing a city
D.writing
London, which is the capital city of the United Kingdom, was founded by the Romans in 43 AD. It has a population of about 7 million. Situated in southern England, on the River Thames, the city covers an area of 1610 square km.
London is famous for many things. Tourists come from all over the world to visit its historic building, such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the House of Parliament. They also come to visit its theatres, its museums and its many shops. The most famous shop is Harrods, where you can buy almost anything.
The best thing about London is the parks. There are five of them in the city centre. They cover a large area of the city, and are ideal places for people to get away from noisy busy city life, and relax.
Task 1 Read about London and answer the questions
Where is London situated ?
How big is it ?
What is its population ?
What kind of city is it ?
When and by whom was it founded ?
What is it famous for ?
What is the best about London?
Unit 15 – Part D: Writing
1. Where is London situated ?
- It is situated in southern England, on the river Thames.
2. How big is it ?
- It covers an area of 1610 square km
3. What is its population ?
-It has a population of 7 million
4. What kind of city is it ?
- It is a capital city
5. When and by whom was it founded ?
- It was founded by the Romans in 43 AD
6. What is it famous for ?
- It is famous for many things: its historic buildings, its museums, its theatres,its many shops
7. What is the best about London?
- The best thing about London is the parks





Format of describing a city
Long Bien bridge
Temple of literature
Uncle Ho`s Mausoleum
One -Pillar Pagoda
Sword lake
Task2: Write about Ha Noi (the capital of Viet Nam)
Where is Hanoi situated ?
How big is it ?
What is its population ?
What kind of city is it ?
When and by whom was it founded ?
What is it famous for ?
What is the best about Hanoi?
Founded: 1010 / the Ly dynasty
Area : 3.324 square km
Situated: in the North of Vietnam, on the Red river
Population : 6.448.837
Famous things: Uncle Ho’s museum, Sword lake, West lake,Van Mieu, traditional foods.
The best things: many shops, about 4 parks, one zoo.
Task2: Write about Ha Noi (the capital of Viet Nam)
Ha noi, which is the capital of Viet Nam, was founded by the Ly dynasty in 1010. It has a population of about 6.448.837. Situated in the Northern Vietnam, on the Red River.Ha Noi covers an area of 3.324 square km.
Ha noi is famous for many things such as Van Mieu (temple of literature), Sword lake, West lake, Uncle Ho’s museum, traditional foods, and so on.
The best things about Ha Noi are many shops, about four parks and one zoo. I love Ha Noi very much.
A sample writing
HOMEWORK
Write a description of a city or a town in Vietnam you like best
- Prepare for the next period - language focus
Remember to do your homework
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for your attention!
HO CHI MINH CITY
1. Where is Ho Chi Minh City situated?
-Situated in southern Vietnam, on the
Sai Gon River.
-Founded in the 18th century by Nguyen Huu Canh (1698)
-Area of 2,095 square km.
- population of about 8 millions
2. When and by whom was it founded?
3. How big is it ?
4. What is its population ?

5. What is it famous for?
-It is famous for shopping centers, modern supermarkets, tall buildings, the City Botanic Garden, Dam Sen cultural park………
- It is an important port city and a tourist attraction
- It is the biggest city, a major commercial and economic centre.
6. What kind of city is it?
7. What is the best about the city?
HOMEWORK
Write a description of a city or a town in Vietnam you like best
- Prepare for the next period - language focus
Remember to do your homework
.
for your attention!