D The best place to go
| outdoor |
| local |
| safe |
| capital |
1 Reading
A Read the message board. Who answers Miguel's question about safety?
Austing or San Antonio?
miguel Posted: May 17 7:06 p.m.
Hi! I live in Mexico and am planning to visit my uncle in Dallas, Texas, next year. I'd also like to visit Austin or San Antonio for a few days. I like the outdoors, local music, good food, friendly people, etc. Are both cities safe? Any other tips appreciated. Thanks! Miguel
rocker Poster: May 17 7:23 p.m.
I'm a musician and live in Austin. I think the music is the best in Texas. In fact, Austin's nickname is "the Live Music Capital of the World." I can send you the names of some cool music clubs. We have fantastic restaurants here, too.
biker68 Posted: May 17 8:54 p.m.
Definitely visit San Antonio. The River Walk is one of the most popular things for visitors to do. There's a lot to do outdoors here, too. And everyone in Texas is very freindly. Check out my pics: myphotos
susanp Posted: May 17 11:09 p.m.
I disagree with rocker. I think the music is better in San Antonio. I lived in both cities. There is a lot to do outdoors in San Antonio, but there's just more to do in Austin.
richard Posted: May 18 6:45 a.m.
Both cities are safe, by the way, so don't worry. I live in Houston. It's the largest city is Texas. You should visit here, too. :) Read my travel blog at richard23.cup.org.
traveler Posted: May 18 10:31 a.m.
San Antonio has the best food in Texas. Do you like Tex-Mex food? You should go in spring or fall (summe is hot!). I suggest traveling by bus. It's not expensive. Email me with any questions.
miguel Posted: May 18 3:22 p.m.
Miguel here again. Thanks, everyone!
B Read the message board again. Answer the questions. Check (✔) your answers.
| Who. . . ? | rocker | biker68 | susanp | richard | traveler |
| lives in Houston | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| gives a link to see pictures | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| writes about the weather | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| prefers the music in San Antonio | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| has a travel blog | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| is a musician | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ |
Answer:
rocker → is a musician
biker68 → gives a link to see pictures
susanp → prefers the music in San Antonio
richard → lives in Houston - has a travel blog
traveler → writes about the weather
C Pair work What do you do when you need advice or a recommendation? Who do you talk to? Tell you partner.
2 Writing A message board
A Choose a topic for a message board. Then write a question asking for a recommendation about your topic. Use the model to help you.
- food
- music
- outdoor activies
- transportation
Can you suggest a good restaurant near our school?
1. You should go to Mickey's. It's fantastic, but it's expensive.
2. I think Thai Palace has the best food.
3. I agree. It's the most popular restaurant near here.
B Group work Pass your question to the classmate on your right. Read and answer your classmate's question. Continue to pass, read, and answer all of the questions in your group.
C Read the answers to your question. Which recommendation is the best?
3 Speaking The best of the city
A Pair work Complete the chart with information about the best things about your city or town. Give reasons.
| The best things about | Reasons |
A: I think the best thing about our city is the people. They are very friendly and helpful.
B: I agree.
B Group work Compare your ideas with another pair. Do you agree?
C Class activity Make a list of all the things from Parts A and B. Which is the most popular?
I can discuss aspects of a city.
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The best things of my city is
I live in bandargas near gorgan. The best things of my city is the security.
The security in my city is very heigh.
In summer there is a lot of irainian tourist in our city because of our beautiful nature like sea, jungle, montain and so on or because of our clean weather.
The people in here are very friendly and hospitable
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Dubai is modern and exiting.
Dubai is modern and exiting. It has the tallest tower in the world.
The people in Dubai are very kindly and hospitable, because there are many visitor during the year here.
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I know your city is modern
I know your city is modern but I think the security in our city is higher than your city becaus our city is not modern.
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i live in shrz .
i live in shrz .
shiraz is very nice city.
and shiraz people is cool people .
coz weather in shirazwas good air
shiraz
we were mount around shiraz and river ,
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