A DESCRIPTION OF A PLACE ► When writing a description of a place it is important to describe its physical characteristics: location and scenery. It's also important to give an impression of the atmosphere and to make recommendations of what to do and see there. Opening: Body: Closing:
States where the place is located. Gives general details about geographical, historical, cultural details. Gives greater detail and describes as many aspects of the place as possible Tells what visitors can see, do and enjoy there. Gives a summary or conclusion. Includes an opinion.
CAPE TOWN: the experience of a lifetime If you are ever in South Africa, you mustn't miss a visit to the beautiful, spacious city of Cape Town. This fairly large city is located in the south-west of the country, on the Atlantic coast. This is a city which offers something for everyone, from a breathtaking trip up Table Mountain, where you can enjoy a spectacular view, to a totally relaxing day on the lively, modern waterfront. Consequently, Cape Town offers a very wide range of water activities. There is a fantastic aquarium where you can see all kinds of fish and sea animals. Boat trips are available and you might see some dolphins or even a whale! I strongly recommend taking a drive to Boulders Beach, where a colony of black and white African penguins have made their home. In short, Cape Town is a really wise choice for a tourist destination. But be careful if you go there, you might not want to leave!! ► ADJECTIVES AND ADVERS: When describing a place, using ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS can create a more accurate impression. ADJECTIVES describe nouns: clean city, beautiful scenery, lush gardens, breathtaking views, majestic mountains. ► ADVERBS OF DEGREE describe adjectives or adverbs and give us information about the intensity of the adjective or adverb: really, very, rather, totally, fairly, pretty, quite, absolutely, terribly, extremely .... ► When two or more adjectives are used together, they are written in the following order: OPINION
a
beautiful
a
fascinating
some
SIZE
AGE
SHAPE
old
COLOUR NATIONALITY
Roman Turkish
narrow
old
steep
MATERIAL NOUN stone
wall castle streets