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7C THEME 7 − FACTS ABOUT TÜRKİYE

SCENIC OR HISTORIC?

1 Are you a history buff who likes to visit historic sites and monuments, or are you a
nature lover who enjoys exploring the world’s natural wonders? Share your answers
with the class.

2 a) Answer the questions about the place you last visited.

1. Where did you go on your last holiday?
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2. How did you get there?
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3. Which place did you visit while you were there?
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4. Was the place you visited historically significant?
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5. What was the backstory of that place?
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6. Was the place special for its natural beauty?
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7. Which natural features make that place popular?
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b) Now, ask your friend the same questions you’ve answered above.
PRONUNCIATION MATTERS

A. Listen and repeat. Notice the pronunciation of was.
7.3
1. It was /wəz/ built 2,000 years ago. 3. Yes, it was /wɒz/.

2. Was /wəz/ it built on the hill? 4. She wasn’t /wɒznt/ on the excavation team.

B. Listen to the sentences and tick (ü) the correct box.
7.4
/wəz/ /wɒz/
1. Where was it located?
2. Yes, he was.
3. It wasn’t a popular place.
4. I was at the museum.

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