The trip to Seattle

1 ________________ If you are planning a trip to Seattle, Washington, be sure to take advantage of the wide variety of sightseeing opportunities and attractions that this phenomenal metropolitan city has to offer. This fun filled city is located in the beautiful Puget Sound region, which boasts historical, cultural and recreational activities that are sure to please.

2 ________________ Take in Seattle via the Space Needle, which has an observation deck located 520’ above Seattle and offers a breath-taking 360 degree view or charter a seaplane to the local islands.

3 ________________ If you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, than a visit to any of Seattle’s unique museums are sure to capture your interest. From fine art to underground tours you are sure to have a fun and enjoyable experience.

4 ________________ The city of Seattle is kid friendly and offers a multitude of attractions suitable for the entire family. Spend the day exploring the Pacific Science Centre, an educational venue for kids of all ages or visit the Woodland Park Zoo for a relaxing destination.

5 ________________ A trip to Seattle wouldn’t be complete without browsing the shops or dining at the many famous restaurants and eateries located in and around the Pike Place Market. The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down in Seattle. There are many night clubs in Seattle that offer a wide variety of music venues. Whether your preference is jazz, country, rock, hip hop, reggae etc. you are sure to find a place to suit your taste. For something more low key, you might consider a comedy show or relaxing over coffee and desert at a local coffee shop.

6 ________________ No matter what time of year you plan to visit Seattle, Washington, the indoor and outdoor attractions are sure to make your trip to the Pacific Northwest an exciting and memorable experience for everyone!

A If you take children with you.

B The best way to feel the city for height lovers.

C The city offers many sport and recreational facilities.

D Starting to plan your trip.

E Entertainment and shopping.

F The police in the city are very friendly.

G Everyone can find here fun.

H If you’re acrophobic (afraid of height).

Task 4. Describe any tourist attraction using the table.

Location	…on the coast of…, …on the site of…, …on the outskirts of…, centrally located…, out of the way…, …off the beaten track…, …not far from the…, …quite close to the…, …overlooks the…, …within the walking distance of the centre…
Kind of Place	It is a place where people can… It offers … the opportunity to… It has a wide range of things to look at… It used to be… There you will have a choice between… and… The facilities are fantastic…
Positive Adjectives	Lively, picturesque, welcoming, impressive, cosy, specious, friendly, comfortable, well-maintained. (add the adjectives from Task 2)
Negative Adjectives	Dull, old-fashioned, chaotic, depressing, sleepy, messy, dirty, untidy, unfriendly, dilapidated.
Feelings	It feels/seems/looks as if… It gives the impression of… You get the feeling that… generally… You are made to feel…

Task 5. Describe your favourite city using the frame.

Welcome to ..., which offers you a wide variety of ... .

This ... place boasts ... .

It has a multitude of attractions such as ... and one can always find a place to suit the taste.

Such places as ... are sure to capture your interest.

A trip to ... won’t be complete without ... .

All in all ... will make your excursion an exciting and memorable experience.

Task 6. Read the text. Fill in the gap (1–7) with one suitable word.

London

Set in the (1) _______________ of southern England, London is one of the biggest and busiest cities in Europe. A truly international city, London attracts millions of visitors every year from all (2) _______________ the world, yet never loses its own unique charm.

London has many impressive sights to see, ranging (3) _______________ the historical beauty of St. Paul’s Cathedral and Big Ben to Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament. In this city of contrasts, you can be walking (4) _______________ one of the busiest streets, yet still be less than a mile from one of the many huge, peaceful parks. London is a great cultural centre, too; the National Gallery contains one of the finest collections of classical paintings in the world.

London is also well known (5) _______________ other things apart from its monuments and art galleries. Shoppers will enjoy visiting the department stores on Oxford Street or they could try Harrods, the most exclusive shop in London. For evening entertainment, the choice of theaters is enormous. From the famouse Southbank Theater complex to the smaller theaters on Covent Garden, there is no end of plays to see. Soho and its pavement cafés are also (6) _______________ visiting.

London is an exceptional place, a truly modern city that has managed to (7) _______________ its traditional style and sense of history. You may get exhausted in London, but one thing is certain; you will never get bored, as Dr. Johnson once said, ‘When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.’

Task 7. Read the text. Match choices (A–H) to (1–6). There are two choices you do not need to use.