English · 2nd preparatory · First Term

Around the World

About this lesson

This unit focuses on travel and cultural exploration. It includes reading texts about a travel blogger's experiences in Japan and Morocco, a tour guide text about four global destinations (Petra, Machu Picchu, Reykjavik, and Chefchaouen), a story about friends exploring a hidden island, and a conversation about visiting landmarks. Listening activities center on a tour of Cairo, and speaking tasks involve discussing countries, cultures, and visits. Writing instruction covers creating a social media post about a country. By the end, students should be able to identify main ideas and details, compare and contrast, use comparatives and superlatives, and write a short post.

Main topics in this lesson

  • Travel and exploration
  • Cultural differences and similarities
  • Famous landmarks and cities
  • Comparing countries and experiences
  • Writing a social media post

Key terms and vocabulary

  • continent
  • capital
  • landmark
  • population
  • tradition
  • culture
  • souvenirs
  • treasures
  • mysterious
  • mummies
  • mask
  • lagoon
  • glacier
  • charm
  • trail
  • carved
  • trading
  • memories
  • ceremony
  • explore
  • unforgettable
  • organized
  • curious
  • impressive

Questions and answers on Around the World - practice and revision

Multiple choice questions on this lesson in English for 2nd preparatory, First Term, with practice exercises for revision and exam preparation.

1

Ahmed has just come back from a trip. He says, 'I have visited Chefchaouen and bought some souvenirs.' Which sentence shows the same use of the present perfect?

  • 1 I visit Chefchaouen every year.
  • 2 I visited Chefchaouen last year.
  • 3 I have explored the trail in Chefchaouen.
  • 4 I am exploring Chefchaouen now.
2

Sara has visited three continents and taken many photos. She wants to write about her trip to Morocco. What is the best thing for her to write?

  • 1 A social media post about the traditions and culture of Morocco
  • 2 A shopping list for souvenirs
  • 3 A list of continents she has visited
  • 4 A story about a hidden island
3

Petra is one of the most impressive landmarks in the world, but Machu Picchu is ______ than Petra.

  • 1 old
  • 2 older
  • 3 oldest
  • 4 the oldest

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