The document provides guidance on describing places by listing questions and details to include such as the name and location of the city or village, things to see and do there, what the city is like, what it is famous for, how the people are, the weather, food, views, attractions, atmosphere, nearby locations, and adjectives that could be used such as ancient, bustling, charming, contemporary, compact, exciting, fascinating, huge, picturesque, and touristy.

1. Describing place
By Diana Agustin

2. • Which city or village is it ?
• Where is it ?
• What is there to see and do ?
• What is the city like ?
• It’s famous for….
• Why is it meaningful to you ?
• How are the people ?
• What’s the weather like ?
• How is the food ?

3. • It offers….
• The views are….
• You should not miss….
• The atmosphere is…..
• It is located in….
• It is for away from….
• What I do not like about it is….
• The good thing about this place is….
• A popular tourist attraction is….
• It is popular with tourist because….
• It is close to….
• It is well known for….
• It is got….

5. • Ancient : “ Athens is an ancient city, which
was established thousands of years ago.”
• Bustling : “New York is a busy, bustling city.”
• Charming :“ Oxford is a charming English city,
which is steeped in history”
• Contemporary : “Manchester is a northern city
with a very contemporary, modern feel.”
• Compact : “Durham is a fairly compact city. You
don’t need transport to get around.”

6. • Exciting : “The seaside town of Blackpool offers
plently of exciting activities for kids!”
• Fascinating : “Tunis is a fascinating place to
visit, with a wonderfully rich culture and
history.”
• Huge : “Istanbul is a huge city, with over
thirteen million inhabitants.”
• Picturesque : “looe abd Polperro are picturesque
English seaside towns.”
• Touristy : “Chester can be a bit touristy and
crowded during summer.”