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READING Comprehension -Two articles: E-mails - a sign of progress or of laziness? / Text messaging :-) OR :-(?
Level:
intermediate
Age:
12-17
Downloads:
4755
"Bullying... WHY ME?!!" Reading/ Writing Worksheet for Intermediate students
Level:
intermediate
Age:
11-17
Downloads:
4008
"Television - Benefits and Side Effects": a 90-minute-lesson with the focus on Reading + Writing skills for Intermediate Students
Level:
intermediate
Age:
12-17
Downloads:
3945
"Shopping - Do you like it or hate it?" ( a 90-minute class) - Reading comprehension + writing for Intermediate or Upper elementary students
Level:
intermediate
Age:
11-17
Downloads:
3133
100 READING GAMES - POSTER + Timesavers + Hippo Report + Suggestions + BW + tons of LINKS - ((11_PAGES)) - A1-C2 level
Level:
elementary
Age:
6-17
Downloads:
2926
"Me and My family" - Reading comprehension for Upper elementary and Lower Intermediate students
Level:
elementary
Age:
10-12
Downloads:
3139
Reading and vocabulary practice.
1. A. Fill in the correct word from the list. You can see some of the phrases in pictures.
atmosphere����� vendors����� memorable����� bustling���� divers����� snow-capped����� peaceful����� shallow���� coastline
quaint����� cobbled����� ruins���������
1.
�mountains���� 2.
�holidays���� 3. unspoilt
���� 4. ancient
���� 5.
�spot
6.
�markets���� 7. street
���� 8.
�streets���� 9.
�charm���� 10. colonial
11. cliff
���� 12.
�water
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1. B. Complete the sentences with phrases.
Welcome to Mexico!
Mexico is one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the world with a wide variety of landscapes and ecosystems. Mexico has it all: deserts, swamps,
, volcanoes, tropical forests and even
deserted
beaches. The traditions of dozens of cultures still remain in Mexico making it an exciting holiday destination. There is something for everyone from
�and camping to
luxury
hotels. Whatever time of year you decide to visit, get ready to enjoy one of the most
�of your life.
�
Mexico City is the country's capital and was built on the ruins of Tenochtichlan, dating back to Aztec times. A short walk will take you to the Alameda, one of the largest parks in Mexico City. Originally an Aztec marketplace, it is now surrounded by museums,
, shops and restaurants. If you want a quick bite to eat,
�can be found virtually everywhere selling good food at reasonable prices.
Puerto Vallarta is little more than an hour's flight away from the capital. You will fall in love with the
�of the Mexican village atmosphere with its
, fine old buildings and beautiful squares. Puerto Vallarta's white sandy beaches strech for over a hundred miles of
�so you will certainly be able to find a
�to relax.
Acapulco is located on the Pacific coast. It is
undoubtedly
the most famous of Mexico's cities and is
renowned
for its glamour and luxury. If a little adventure is what you're looking for, then you will marvel at the famous La Quebreda
�who
leap
from unbelievably high cliffs into the
�below.
Guadalajara is located
in the heart
of the country and is the second largest city in Mexico. It has a rich history and has
maintained
its Spanish
.
1. C. Find synonyms for the highlighted words.
deserted -
uninhabited
extravagant
unforgettable
right in the middle of
kept
certainly
famous
jump
�� luxury -
jump
uninhabited
famous
extravagant
unforgettable
certainly
kept
right in the middle
�� memorable -
jump
famous
certainly
kept
right in the middle of
unforgettable
extravagant
uninhabited
��
in the heart of -
uninhabited
extravagant
unforgettable
right in the heart of
kept
certainly
famous
jump
�� maintained -
uninhabited
unforgettable
right in the middle of
impressive
famous
jump
certainly
kept
�� undoubtedly -
uninhabited
extravagant
unforgettable
right in the middle of
kept
certainly
famous
jump
��
renowned -
jump
famous
certainly
kept
right in the middle of
unforgettable
extravagant
uninhabited
�� leap -
jump
famous
certainly
kept
right in the middle of
unforgettable
extravagant
uninhabited
�
2. Fill in the correct preposition.
1. Variety
for
in
of
to
with
at
from
�something.�� 2. dating back
for
in
of
to
with
at
from
�.��� 3. built
for
in
of
to
with
at
from
�stones.���� 4. ready
for
in
of
to
with
at
from
�something
5.
for
in
of
to
with
at
from
�the foot
for
in
of
to
with
at
from
�something���� 6. to fall in love
for
in
of
to
with
at
�sth.���� 7. located
for
in
of
to
with
at
from
�the heart
for
in
of
to
with
at
from
�the country.
8. renowned
for
in
of
to
with
at
from
.���� 9. to marvel
for
in
of
to
with
at
from
�sth.���� 10. to leap
for
in
of
to
with
at
from
�high cliffs.
