7 Spain Didactic Unit 7 Our Towns

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Unit 7 Our Towns
Activity 1
Working in pairs match each picture with its name (There are some words
left) (Photos from Free photos bank & Wikicommons):
a) Show the picture to your partner and say: This is a _____________
tram, train, plane, car, bike, horse, underground (AmE subway, in London Eng.
tube), motorbike, lorry (AmE. truck), cargo ship, taxi (AmE cab), boat, coach,
bus
Created by Rafael Guinovart and Yolanda Cabr under

This worksheet can be freely used and modified mentioning its source
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b) Choose a picture and ask your partner:

When was the last time you travelled by ________________?
The last time I travelled by_________________ was ___________
Ive never travelled by____________

Tags: speaking, vocabulary, means of transport, present perfect
Activity 2
a) Fill in the gaps using one of the following words (look them up in a
dictionary if you need it).
conductor, driver, director, manager, pilot, headmaster
My fathers favorite film ________________ is Woody Allen.

All the musicians stood up to greet the _______________.
Our school _________________________ is very strict.
She gave the taxi _________________ a generous tip.
If you want to get a salary increase, you will have to talk to the
___________
The _____________ made the plane land.
b) Working with your partner, find out the differences between the
following pair of words. Write down a definition in your own words for
each term.
Coach / bus
Van / lorry
Driver / conductor
Park (verb) / park (noun)
Traffic lights / Street lamp
Traffic jam / traffic flow
Tram / train
Passenger / pedestrian
Pavement / sidewalk
Parking lot / car park
Traffic sign / traffic signal
Tags: writing, vocabulary, means of transport

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Activity 3
Read these texts describing a Romanian and an Italian city.
Arezzo
is a city and comune in Italy, capital of the province of the same
name, located in Tuscany. Arezzo is about 80 km southeast of Florence and

218 km north of Rome, at an elevation of 296 metres above sea level. In 2011
the population was about 100,000.
It was an important Etruscan town. It was known to the Romans as Arretium.
Arezzo was made in the 11th cent. a free commune, siding with the Ghibellines.
Arezzo is also famous for Guido d'Arezzo, the Medieval priest who originated
solfeggio (the mnemonic music system musicians use nowadays). Piero della
Francesca, the painter, was born in the province of Arezzo and spent most of
his life in the city. Petrarch, the poet, is also a celebrity of this town in the region
of Tuscany.
Nowadays, it is an agricultural trade centre and has machine, clothing, gold,
and jewelry industries and is also a tourist center.
Ploiesti
is the county seat of Prahova County and lies in the historical
region of Wallachia in Romania. The city is located 56 km north of Bucharest.

Ploieti has direct access to the Prahova Valley, one of the most important
alpine tourism area in Romania. According to the 2011 Romanian census, there
were 201,226 people living within the city of Ploie ti, making it the 9th most
populous city in Romania.
Ploieti was first mentioned in documents in the 16th century. It flourished as a
center for trade and handicraft manufacturing in the 17th and 18th centuries. In
the mid-19th century the Ploieti region was one of the world's leading oil
extraction and refinery sites. Some of them are still working nowadays. Several
proeminent writers have been affiliated with the city, including Ion Luca
Caragiale, Constantin Dobrogeanu-Gherea, Ioan A. Bassarabescu, Nichita
Stnescu, Geo Bogza, Radu Tudoran and philosopher Petre P. Negulescu.
Adapted texts from the Wikipedia.

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Tick the right column, signaling if next sentences are true for Arezzo,
Ploiesti, both cities or none of them.
Arezzo
Ploiesti
Both
None
It is the capital of its region.

There is a countess living in the city.
It is north of the capital of its country.
It is one of the 10 biggest cities of its
country.
Its history is longer than 8 eight centuries.
It was founded in the 19th century.
It was a commercial point for the
last centuries.
It is famous thanks to a picture.
It is famous thanks to a musician.
Among its celebrities there is a writer.
It is a tourist centre.
It is placed near a famous mountain area.
It has an important refinery.
It is famous for its clothes shops.
Tags: reading, town
Activity 4
Comparative and superlatives
a) Imagine that these are the full speed of different means of transport.
Make sentences comparing them. For instance: The car is faster than
or The car is slower than The fastest The slowest
Car
120
Train
200
Ship
30
Plane
800
Bike
35
On foot
5
b) These are the prices of a bus or underground single ticket in different

European cities. Make sentences comparing them. For instance: The
bus in Bucharest is cheaper than The bus is more expensive than
The cheapest The most expensive

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Be careful! Fares are in different currencies, check the exchange rate on

internet.
Bucharest
2.50 lei
Istanbul
TL 4
Barcelona
2.15
Rome
1.50
Tags: writing, comparatives, superlatives
Activity 5
a) Complete the missing information in your chart asking your partner
(Possible questions: When was _________ founded? How big
is____________? Whats its population? Where is it situated? Which are
its coordinates?)
b) When you have completed your chart, make sentences comparing these
towns and using the adjective in brackets. For instance, Istanbul is
bigger than Ploiesti or Arezzo is less populated than Tarragona
PARTNER 1
Foundation
(old, new)
Area city
(big, small)
Coordinates
(northern, southern,
eastern, western)
Population
(more /less
populated)
Istanbul
c. 660 BC
Ploiesti
5,196 km2
Arezzo
6th century
BC
386.25 km2
4100N
2857E
4328N
1152 E
14,377,018
100,455
Tarragona
PARTNER 2
Istanbul
Foundation
(old, new)
Area city
(big, small)
Coordinates
(northern, southern,
Ploiesti
16th century
Arezzo
Tarragona
5th century BC
58.2 km2
55.60 km2
4456N
4106N

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eastern, western)
Population
(more /less
populated)
262E
232,527
114
132,199
Tags: speaking, comparatives, superlatives
Activity 6
Listening to the recording and complete the text using one of these
words:
medieval, times, beaches, Catalonia, fireworks, typical, fresh, several, called,
in front of, ends, can, shopping, fishermen, should
Tarragona
is
situated
_______________.
in
South
The weather is
good all year, but in summer you can

enjoy
more
because
there
are
_____________ festivals.
Tarragona
has
got
very
good
____________ and views over the

Mediterranean Sea.
This town was very important in Roman
_______________. It still has a lot of
Roman remains. The old town has a
Cathedral and some interesting old buildings.
The main street, _____________ Rambla Nova, is a big and long boulevard. It
begins with a big balcony _________________ the sea and it __________ in
front of the mountains.
In Tarragona you _________ enjoy walking the narrow streets in the old town
with small squares full of cafs where you can feel the
past of history. The new town has a lot of restaurants and
terraces and also boutiques for_______________.

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It has two very different parts: in the North, the __________ town; in the South,
the port of the_________________, also with restaurants and terraces where
you can eat __________ fish caught daily.
During the festivals you can watch the human towers, the_______________,
the big parade. You can also eat ______________ meals, drink a typical spirit
called Chartreuse and dance in different concerts.
For all these reasons I think you_______________ come to Tarragona.
Images from Wikipedia
Write a similar text talking about the town or village where you live or
where you spend your holidays. Insert an image and show and read the
text to your class mates.
__________________ is situated in ______________. The weather is
_________
Tags: listening, writing, town, description

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Activity 7
Complete the text asking your partner about the missing information. (Use
Wh- question words and ask for spelling when you need).
PARTNER 1: Istanbul is a city on the ___________ side of Turkey. It is the
largest city in Europe in population. Istanbul is also the 3rd largest European city in
size. It was the capital city of the old __________________until 1923. The city has
been
known
since
ancient
times
by
the
older
names Byzantium and Constantinople. Being a seaport, Istanbul is the main trade
center of Turkey.
Istanbul faces the Golden Horn and the Bosporus strait. The Bosphorus connects
the ______________and the Sea of Marmara, and separates Europe and Asia.
The city is actually in both Europe and Asia. One third of the people live on the
Asian side. Its population is between 11 and 15 million people, making it one of the
largest cities in Europe. Many people migrate to Istanbul every year.
Byzantium was originally settled as a colony by Greeks in ________ and named
after their king, Byzas. In 196 AD, Byzantium was damaged by the Romans, then
rebuilt by the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus. Constantine the Great thought
this city was in a nice location, and in 330, moved the capital of the Empire
from Rome to there, renaming the city Constantinople, after his name.
When the Roman Empire was later divided into two, the East Roman Empire was
known as the Byzantine Empire, and its capital was in Constantinople
where Hagia Sophia had been built.
Although
it
was
captured
by _____________ for a time, it

continued
as
one
of
political,
cultural, religious and economical

centers of Europe until it finally fell
to the Ottoman Turks in1453
After the Ottoman Empire ended, the Republic of Turkey was started with its
capital at Ankara.

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PARTNER 2:
Istanbul is a city on the European side of Turkey. It is the
largest city in Europe in population. Istanbul is also the ________ largest

European city in size. It was the capital city of the old Ottoman Empire until 1923.
The
city
has
been
known
since
ancient
times
by
the
older
names ___________ and Constantinople . Being a seaport, Istanbul is the main

trade center of Turkey.
Istanbul faces the Golden Horn and the Bosporus strait. The Bosphorus connects
the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara, and separates Europe and Asia. The city
is actually in both Europe and Asia. _______________ live on the Asian side. Its
population is between 11 and 15 million people, making it one of the largest cities
in Europe. Many people migrate to Istanbul every year.
Byzantium was originally settled as a colony by Greeks in 667 BC and named
after their king, Byzas. In 196 AD, Byzantium was damaged by the Romans, then
rebuilt
by
the
Roman
Emperor __________________.
Constantine
the
Great thought this city was in a nice location, and in 330, moved the capital of the
Empire from Rome to there, renaming the city Constantinople, after his name.
When the Roman Empire was later divided into two, the East Roman Empire was
known as the Byzantine Empire, and its capital was in Constantinople
where Hagia Sophia had been built. Although it was captured by Crusaders for a
time, it continued as one of political, cultural, religious and economical centers of
Europe until it finally fell to the Ottoman Turks in _________.
After
the
ended,
Turkey was
Ottoman
Empire
the Republic
started
with
of
its
capital at Ankara.
Text adapted from Simple English
Wikipedia
Tags: reading, speaking, town,

description

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Activity 8
Watch this short video guide about Istanbul and answer the questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFXBgFTzPbY
How many cities in the world are between two continents like Istanbul?
Which is the biggest Ottoman Mosque in Istanbul?
What can you find inside Galata Tower?
What kind of art can you find inside Istanbul Modern?
How many shops are there in the Grand Bazaar?
How can you take a break from the crowds?
When are you recommended to buy your tickets for Topkapi Palace?
Which is, according to the guide, the most impressive building in Istanbul?

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Activity 9
PARTNER 1 (Where is? Next to, opposite, between)
Asking your partner discover where these places are: hospital, church, sport
center, bakery, chemistry, theatre, caf
GREEN
GROCERS
CLOTHES
SHOP
High street
MOSQUE
NEWS
AGENT
TOWN HALL
Main square
SUPER
MARKET
LIBRARY
SCHOOL
PETROL
STATION

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PARTNER 2 (Where is? Next to, opposite, between)

Asking your partner discover where these places are: clothes shop, library,
greengrocers, petrol station, mosque, news agent, town hall
BAKERY
HOSPITAL
THEATRE
CHURCH
CHEMISTRY
High street
SUPER
MARKE
T
Main square
SPORT
CENTRE
CAF
SCHOOL
Tags: speaking, vocabulary, town

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Activity 10
Watch this musical video from Romanian singer Inna singing in English
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=hciBxuTRUno&list=PLC2771C7AFAE8E60A&index=2) and complete it
with the right verses.
A million miles away / Can you bring the sun in my way /
I have dreamed a better place / Hope you'll be a better man
As I'm going going down
____________________
As the world turns round and round
Start is always in my fate
Sometimes you go away
____________________
Sometimes you don't know where
Don't worry I'll be there
Can you bring me sunrise, can you bring me the sunrise
____________________
Can you bring the sun in my life
Now I close my eyes again
And I'm thinking to myself
Will I ever love again
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________

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Tags: listening

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Activity 11
Look at these photos from Istanbul and Ploiesti streets. Write a
description of these photos using the vocabulary you have learned
throughout this unit and compare both images.
Istanbul
Ploiesti
Own photos.
Tags: writing, vocabulary, means of transport, town

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Cross-curricular activity I
Tarraco History
Activity created with History teacher Juan Antonio Martnez.
a)
Work with your partner. Look at Old Town Tarracos map and place the
sites on the map (you have to match the Roman number in the map with the
Arabic number in the list).
Adapted map from Tarrgona Tourism Information centre.
Site
Explanation
Roser Gateway /
Walls entrance
Roman city walls (3rd - 1st centuries BC).

Modern fortifications (14th -18th centuries).
Tarraco miniature
Miniature reconstruction of the city of Tarraco in

the 2nd century.
Royal Square /
Archaeological
Museum and Pretorium
National Archaeological Museum: sculptures,

mosaics and objects of material culture from
Tarraco.

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Roman Tower (1st century)

4
Forum square
Roman
walls
st
(1 century)
in
Forum
square
S. Antoni gateway
One of the gates in Tarragonas city walls

(18th century)
Rectors office (URV)
Old city slaughter. Art Nouveau building

(20th century).
County Government /
Ancient Hospital
Romanesque-Gothic
(12th -14th century)
Seminar
Archbishops Seminar
Palace Square /
Cloisters Virgin Street
Gateway to the Cathedral cloister
10
Cathedral Square
Cathedral faade (XII-XIV centuries)
11
Fountain Square
Tarragona Town Hall
12
Circus
Building used for horses and chariots races

(1st century)
13
Castellarnau House
Castellarnau family palace
building
b)
Student A:
You have to design an itinerary going through all the odd numbers. You dont
have to put them in order, but design a circular route starting and ending in I.
Student B:
You have to design an itinerary going through all the even numbers. You dont
have to put them in order, but design a circular route starting and ending in X.
c)
You have to prepare yourself to become a Tarracos guide. Write the
itinerary with all the directions commands (turn left, go straight ahead until, etc.)
and copy the History explanations as a guideline.
Tags: writing, town, directions, TIC, History, Maths

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Cross-curricular activity II
Maths in Roman Tarraco
Activity created by Maths teacher Natalia Real.
Miniature reconstruction of the city of Tarraco.
a) In this small-scale model (1:500)

you
can
find
buildings.
The
different
most
Roman
important
building in Roman Tarraco was the

Temple of Augustus. It was placed
where the current Cathedral is.
In this model, each column of the
Temple measures 3 cm and the front
of the building is 5 cm high.
5 cm
Could you find out which were
3 cm
the real measurements of the

columns and the front of this
Temple?

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b) The Provincial Forums square

was a rectangular space measuring
325 x 175 metres and surrounded
325 m
on three sides by an intricate

portico. The inside was most likely
decorated
with
gardens
and
statuary, nowadays a lot of these

inscribed pedestals can still be
seen, for example, along Carrer
Merceria.
Find out the area of this square
c) The Roman circus was the site of

horse chariot races, usually between
two-horse chariots, known as bigae,
or four horse chariots, known as
quadrigae.
Tarragonas circus is one of the best
conserved in all the Western world,
despite the fact that much of the
structure remains hidden under a
series of 19th century buildings.
More than 24,000 spectators used
to enjoy the races. They sat on the
12 rows of seats called Cvea..
Find out how many spectators sat
on each row of seats
Tags: reading, cross-curricular, Math

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Unit 7 Our Towns

Assessment
Assessment activity 1
Now, you are going to be a Tarragonas guide.
Revise and memorize the itinerary you prepared in Cross-curricular activity I. If
you are lucky enough to be in Tarragona, go to the departure point with your
teacher. If you are not in Tarragona, your teacher will open Google Maps (with
street vision if available) and you will move in Tarragona Old Town Streets with
this tool. Give him/her the instructions in English so you can move and visit all
the places you have prepared. Every time you reach a signalled point, look at
the building and read him/her the History explanation.
Watch this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKVO9eKpkuQ (from
00.35)) of a guided visit to Bran castle and answer the questions.
Where does the guided visit start?
What were the first uses of Bran Caste when it was built?
Was the main entrance the entrance to the castle when it was built?
How is called the room with the arches in Gothic style?
Who was the castle donated to?
How do they go up to the third floor?
How was the entrance to the passage masked before the restoration works?
Created by Yolanda Cabr under

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Fill in the gaps in the text with the words from the box:
area - biggest - boats - bridge - century - flow - grow - harbour - high
highway - larger - largest - location - meters - million - mosque - most
oldest - over - restaurants - ships - side - square - station - the - western
Istanbul is a fascinating city built on two Continents and divided by the

Bosphorus Strait. This is one of __________________ greatest cities in the
world where you can see a modern __________________ city combined with a
traditional eastern city.
From the foundation of Byzantium in the 7th century BC until today, Istanbul
held always an important role in the history of humanity in this part of the world.
Everybody wanted to gain control of this area because of its strategic
__________________. Since the Republic in 1923, Istanbul continued to
__________________
and
today
it
boosted
its
population
over
14
__________________ people living in this city. This makes Istanbul the

__________________ city of Turkey.
The
Golden
Horn
is
horn-shaped
fiord
on
the
European
__________________ of Istanbul. It is a natural __________________ where

Byzantine and Ottoman fleet and commercial
__________________ were
anchored. Today, it's surrounded by parks and promenades with ancient sites
around it.
In the beginning of 16th __________________ Leonardo da Vinci projected a
__________________ to be built over the Golden Horn for the sultan. It was
intended to be a single span of 240 __________________ and 24 meters
__________________ from the water, but it was never built. There was no
bridge
over
the
Golden
Horn
before
the
19th
century.
Small
__________________ provided transportation between the two shores. The

first Galata Bridge, which connects present day Karaky to Eminn, was built
in 1836.The Unkapani (also named as Atatrk) Bridge further up the Golden
Horn handles the
__________________ of traffic between Beyoglu and

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Sarahane. The third one over the Golden Horn is called the Hali Bridge with
the __________________ passing through.
The Grand Bazaar is one of the __________________ and largest covered
markets in the world. It was built of wood after the Conquest of Istanbul around
an old Byzantine building and got
__________________ throughout the
centuries. Today the bazaar covers an __________________ of approximately

31 thousand __________________meters with its over 3000 shops, 61 streets,
over
20
thousand
employees,
fountains,
several
cafes
and
________________, change offices, a police ________________ and 22 gates

There are __________________ 3,000 mosques in Istanbul of all sizes. The
__________________ is the House of prayer in Islam, one of the most
important elements of the religion. The __________________ one in the city is
Sleymaniye Mosque from 16th century, and the __________________
important one is Sultan Ahmet Mosque (known as Blue Mosque) from 17th
century.
Text adapted from http://www.greatistanbul.com/

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Look at these photos from Arezzo and Tarragona and write a description
of these photos comparing both images. You can frame your description
with all the background information you have learned in this unit.
Arezzo - Photo by Yolanda Cabr
Tarragona - Photo by Monica Sorina

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Unit 7 Our Towns

Answer Key
Activity 1
Coach / bus
tram
Cargo ship
Underground (Am. Eng.

subway, London; tube)
boat
plane
taxi (Am En. cab)
Bicycle (bike)
Motor-bike
Activity 2
a)
My fathers favorite film director is Woody Allen.

All the musicians stood up to greet the conductor.
Our school headmaster is very strict.
She gave the taxi driver a generous tip.
If you want to get a salary increase, you will have to talk to the manager
The pilot made the plane land.
Activity 3
Arezzo Ploiesti
It is the capital of its region.
Both
X
There is a countess living in the city.
It is north of the capital of its country.
It is one of the 10 biggest cities of its

country.
Its history is longer than 8 eight centuries.
X
X
It was founded in the 19th century.
It was a commercial point for the last

centuries.
It is famous thanks to a picture.

It is famous thanks to a musician.
X
X
Among its celebrities there is a writer.

It is a tourist centre.
None
X
X

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It is placed near a famous mountain area.
It has an important refinery.
It is famous for its clothes shops.
Activity 5
CITIES CHART
Foundation
Istanbul
Ploiesti
Arezzo
Tarragona
c. 660 BC
16th century
6th century
BC
5th century BC
5,196 km2
58.2 km2
386.25 km2
55.60 km2
4100N
4456N
4328N
4106N
262E
1152 E
114
232,527
100,455
132,199
(old, new)
Area city
(big, small)
Coordinates
(northern, southern, 2857E

eastern, western)
Population
14,377,018
(more /less
populated)
Activity 6
Tarragona is situated in South Catalonia. The weather is good all year, but in
summer you can enjoy more because there are several festivals.
Tarragona has got very good beaches and views over the Mediterranean Sea.
This town was very important in Roman times. It still has a lot of Roman
remains. The old town has a Cathedral and some interesting old buildings.
The main street, called Rambla Nova, is a big and long boulevard. It begins
with a big balcony in front of the sea and it ends in front of the mountains.
In Tarragona you can enjoy walking the narrow streets in the old town with
small squares full of cafs where you can feel the past of history. The new town
has a lot of restaurants and terraces and also boutiques for shopping.

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It has two very different parts: in the North, the medieval town; in the South, the
port of the fishermen, also with restaurants and terraces where you can eat
fresh fish caught daily.
During the festivals you can watch the human towers, the fireworks, the big
parade. You can also eat typical meals, drink a typical spirit called Chartreuse
and dance in different concerts.
For all these reasons I think you should come to Tarragona.
Activity 7
Istanbul is a city on the European side of Turkey. It is the
largest city in Europe in population. Istanbul is also the 3rd largest European
city in size. It was the capital city of the old Ottoman Empire until 1923. The
city
has
been
known
since
ancient
times
by
the
older
names Byzantium and Constantinople. Being a seaport, Istanbul is the main
trade center of Turkey.
Istanbul faces the Golden Horn and the Bosporus strait. The Bosphorus
connects
the Black
Sea and
the Sea
of
Marmara,
and
separates Europe and Asia. The city is actually in both Europe and Asia. One
third of the people live on the Asian side. Its population is between 11 and 15
million people, making it one of the largest cities in Europe. Many people
migrate to Istanbul every year.
Byzantium was originally settled as a colony by Greeks in 667 BC and named
after their king, Byzas. In 196 AD, Byzantium was damaged by the Romans,
then rebuilt by the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus. Constantine the
Great thought this city was in a nice location, and in 330, moved the capital of
the Empire from Rome to there, renaming the city Constantinople, after his
name.
When the Roman Empire was later divided into two, the East Roman Empire
was known as the Byzantine Empire, and its capital was in Constantinople
where Hagia Sophia had been built. Although it was captured by Crusaders for
a time, it continued as one of political, cultural, religious and economical centers
of Europe until it finally fell to the Ottoman Turks in1453.
After the Ottoman Empire ended, the Republic of Turkey was started with its
capital at Ankara.

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Activity 8
How many cities in the world are between two continents like Istanbul?
None. Its the only one.
Which is the biggest Ottoman Mosque in Istanul?
The Blue Mosque.
What can you find inside Galata Tower?
A coffee place.
What kind of art can you find inside Istanbul Modern?
Modern and Contemporary art.
How many shops are there in the Grand Bazaar?
There are more than four thousand shops.
How can you take a break from the crowds?
Visiting one of the islands by ferry.
When are you recommended to buy your tickets for Topkapi Palace?
You should buy the tickets in advance.
Which is, according to the guide, the most impressive building in Istanbul?
Hagia Sophia.
Activity 10
As I'm going going down
I have dreamed a better place
As the world turns round and round
Start is always in my fate
A million miles away
Can you bring the sun in my way
Now I close my eyes again
And I'm thinking to myself

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Will I ever love again

Hope you'll be a better man
Cross-curricular activity II
a) We know that 1 cm of the model represents 500 cm of the Roman Temple.
So
If
1 cm model = 500 cm Temple
Then
3 cm model=
cm Temple
Column = 1,500cm = 1.5 m

Front= 2,500 cm = 2.5 m
b) We get the area of a square by multiplying both sides.
Area= 325x175= 56,875 m2
c) To find out the number of people sat in each row , we have to divide the
people between the number of rows in the Cvea.
So there would be
24,000: 12 = 2,000 people sat in each row.

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Unit 7 Our Towns

Assessment - Answer Key
Where does the guided visit start? In front of the main entrance.
What were the first uses of Bran Caste when it was built? It was a military
fortress and a custom office. / Financial purpose and military purpose.
Was the main entrance the entrance to the castle when it was built? No, it
wasnt.
How is called the room with the arches in Gothic style? Gothic room.
Who was the castle donated to? To the Queen.
How do they go up to the third floor? Through the secret staircase.
How was the entrance to the passage masked before the restoration works? By
the fireplace.
Istanbul is a fascinating city built on two Continents and divided by the
Bosphorus Strait. This is one of the greatest cities in the world where you can
see a modern western city combined with a traditional eastern city.
From the foundation of Byzantium in the 7th century BC until today, Istanbul
held always an important role in the history of humanity in this part of the world.
Everybody wanted to gain control of this area because of its strategic location.
Since the Republic in 1923, Istanbul continued to grow and today it boosted its
population over 14 million people living in this city. This makes Istanbul the
largest city of Turkey.
The Golden Horn is a horn-shaped fiord on the European side of Istanbul. It is

a natural harbour where Byzantine and Ottoman fleet and commercial ships
were anchored. Today, it's surrounded by parks and promenades with ancient
sites around it.
In the beginning of 16th century Leonardo da Vinci projected a bridge to be
built over the Golden Horn for the sultan. It was intended to be a single span of
240 meters and 24 meters high from the water, but it was never built. There
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was no bridge over the Golden Horn before the 19th century. Small boats
provided transportation between the two shores. The first Galata Bridge, which
connects present day Karaky to Eminn, was built in 1836.The Unkapani
(also named as Atatrk) Bridge further up the Golden Horn handles the flow of
traffic between Beyoglu and Sarahane. The third one over the Golden Horn is
called the Hali Bridge with the highway passing through.
The Grand Bazaar is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the
world. It was built of wood after the Conquest of Istanbul around an old
Byzantine building and got larger throughout the centuries. Today the bazaar
covers an area of approximately 31 thousand square meters with its over 3000
shops, 61 streets, over 20 thousand employees, 4 fountains, several cafes and
restaurants, change offices, a police station and 22 gates
There are over 3,000 mosques in Istanbul of all sizes. The mosque is the
House of prayer in Islam, one of the most important elements of the religion.
The biggest one in the city is Sleymaniye Mosque from 16th century, and the
most important one is Sultan Ahmet Mosque (known as Blue Mosque) from
17th century.


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b) Choose a picture and ask your partner:

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Ive never travelled by____________

My fathers favorite film ________________ is Woody Allen.

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is a city and comune in Italy, capital of the province of the same

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good all year, but in summer you can

____________ and views over the

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by _____________ for a time, it

cultural, religious and economical

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largest city in Europe in population. Istanbul is also the ________ largest

names ___________ and Constantinople . Being a seaport, Istanbul is the main

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Which is the biggest Ottoman Mosque in Istanbul?

What can you find inside Galata Tower?

What kind of art can you find inside Istanbul Modern?

How many shops are there in the Grand Bazaar?

How can you take a break from the crowds?

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PARTNER 2 (Where is? Next to, opposite, between)

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Adapted map from Tarrgona Tourism Information centre.

Roman city walls (3rd - 1st centuries BC).

Miniature reconstruction of the city of Tarraco in

National Archaeological Museum: sculptures,

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Roman Tower (1st century)

One of the gates in Tarragonas city walls

Rectors office (URV)

Old city slaughter. Art Nouveau building

Gateway to the Cathedral cloister

Cathedral faade (XII-XIV centuries)

Tarragona Town Hall

Building used for horses and chariots races

Castellarnau family palace

You have to prepare yourself to become a Tarracos guide. Write the

The last time I travelled by_______ was _

of Istanbul. It is a natural where

, change offices, a police and 22 gates