Page 1 - 11 SPICE UP SB

THEME 7 − FACTS ABOUT TÜRKİYE

Theme 7 Presentation
Destination
HERE WE G ! 1. Talking about landmarks and monuments
2. Describing cities and historic sites
3. Asking for and giving more detailed
information
On the way
Vocabulary related to describing historical
places & geographical features

SPOTLIGHT
SPOTLIGHT

1 Discuss the following questions with your partner and share your answers with the class.

 What is your favourite landmark or monument in Türkiye?
 What do you like best about that location?

2 Read the brochure and tick (ü) the correct statements.

THE DESTINATIONS
ABOUT
Türkiye

1
Türkiye is one of the world’s most It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in İzmir and
popular tourist destinations. It one of the best preserved ancient sites in the
should be on every traveller’s world, dating back to 10 BC.
bucket list because it has something
for everyone. Türkiye offers a
unique holiday experience rich in THE
history, culture, nature and more. CULTURE
The tourist season lasts the entire Traditions, art, folklore 2
year, and visitors of all nationalities and even eating habits
head to Türkiye to enjoy the It is an underground wonder and one of İstanbul’s
differ from region to region
beautiful climate, the Mediterranean due to the country’s best and largest Byzantine sites. It looks like a
way of life and the breathtaking flooded palace with a mystical ambience, but it
diverse population. This,
turquoise waters. was once a place to store water.
in turn, enhances the
culture of the country.

3

King Antiochus I of Commagene’s tomb monument,
which stands atop its 2,150-metre peak, is an
iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site in Adıyaman.

1. Türkiye is an unknown tourist destination that hasn’t been fully explored yet.
2. Türkiye’s history, culture and nature make for a fabulous holiday.
3. Visitors come to Türkiye from all over the world to enjoy the country’s many attractions.
4. Every part of Türkiye has the same traditions, art, folklore and eating habits.
3 Read the destinations in the brochure again and match them with the correct
monuments. One is extra.
a) The Basilica Cistern b) Mount Nemrut c) Patara d) Ephesus

4 What three things have you learned about the monuments in the brochure? Share
them with the class.

61