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    4 Description of a place

    In a description of a place you write about somewhere that you know, saying what it is like, what you can do there
    and whether you like it.

    Give the name of the place you’re


    describing in the first paragraph. Try to
    include an interesting fact or opinion If you go to Granada in winter, make sure you take gloves,
    early on, so your reader wants to a hat and a scarf. You may think that Spain is always warm,
    continue reading. but Granada sits below snow-covered mountains at 750 m
    above sea level, and in January and February it can be
    freezing.
    In the second paragraph say where
    the place is, and give some introductory But even if the weather is unkind, Granada, in the south of
    information about it, for example the the country, is worth a visit. The most famous reason to
    most famous place or popular places go is the astonishing Alhambra, the greatest example of
    to visit. Moorish architecture in Spain, and surely one of the most
    beautiful buildings in the world. The most impressive parts
    were built in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, and you
    can easily lose yourself for a day exploring the palace and
    gardens.
    In the third paragraph go into more
    detail, and mention more places to see
    and things to do. But that’s not all – Granada is also home to fascinating
    museums, great cafés and restaurants, and romantic parks.
    Use adjectives to bring your Of particular interest is the Archaeological Museum, which
    description to life. gives a picture of the history of the local area and which has
    a fantastic view of the Alhambra on the hill above. If you get
    tired of culture, there’s even a ski station only 30 km from
    the city.
    In the last paragraph describe your
    favourite thing about the place (or the The best thing of all, though, is the atmosphere. Granada is
    thing you like the least). always lively, and if you wander the neighbourhoods of the
    Albaicín and Sacromonte you’ll hear music and conversation
    wherever you go. And, this being Spain, life goes on late into
    the night – so find a warm local restaurant and forget about
    the cold outside.

    Tips for descriptions of a place


    Your language could be formal or informal – imagine who your reader is, and where they’re reading the description.
    If the description is for a friend, or is on a travel website, use an informal style (like the description above).
    Use the present simple for descriptions of places.
    Use a range of vocabulary, especially different adjectives.
    Give information that you think the reader will find interesting. Don’t try to describe every detail.
    You don’t have to describe a place you like or a beautiful place – you could describe somewhere you’ve been to which
    you didn’t like at all, or somewhere very ugly where tourists never go.

    insight Writing bank photocopiable © Oxford University Press

    Insight writing bank.indd 4 08/05/2013 14:28

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