Bài giảng Tiếng Anh Lớp 10 - Unit 15: Cities - Lesson: Writing - Lê Thị Bích Ngọc

r the questions 
Where is London situated ? 
How big is it ? 
What is its population ? 
What kind of city is it ? 
When and by whom was it founded ? 
What is it famous for ? 
What is the best about London? 
Unit 15 – Part D: Writing 
1. Where is London situated ? 
- It is situated in southern England, on the river Thames . 
2. How big is it ? 
- It covers an area of 1610 square km 
3. What is its population ? 
-It has a population of 7 million 
4. What kind of city is it ? 
- It is a capital city 
5. When and by whom was it founded ? 
- It was founded by the Romans in 43 AD 
6. What is it famous for ? 
- It is famous for many things: its historic buildings, its museums, its theatres,its many shops 
7. What is the best about London? 
- The best thing about London is the parks 
Format of describing a city 
Paragraph 1: 
General information 
Location 
It is situated/located in. 
Situated in 
Area 
It covers an area of. 
Population 
It has a population of. 
History 
It was founded by..in.. 
Paragraph 2: 
Famous places/things 
It is famous for 
Paragraph 3: 
Specific information 
Most outstanding feature 
The best thing about..is/are.. 
Long Bien bridge 
Temple of literature 
Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum 
One -Pillar Pagoda 
Sword lake 
Task2: Write about Ha Noi (the capital of Viet Nam) 
Where is Hanoi situated ? 
How big is it ? 
What is its population ? 
What kind of city is it ? 
When and by whom was it founded ? 
What is it famous for ? 
What is the best about Hanoi? 
Founded: 1010 / the Ly dynasty 
Area : 3.324 square km 
Situated: in the North of Vietnam, on the Red river 
Population : 6.448.837 
Famous things: Uncle Ho’s museum, Sword lake, West lake,Van Mieu , traditional foods. 
The best things: many shops, about 4 parks, one zoo. 
Task2: Write about Ha Noi (the capital of Viet Nam) 
Ha noi , which is the capital of Viet Nam, was founded by the Ly dynasty in 1010. It has a population of about 6.448.837. Situated in the Northern Vietnam, on the Red River.Ha Noi covers an area of 3.324 square km. 
Ha noi is famous for many things such as Van Mieu (temple of literature), Sword lake, West lake, Uncle Ho’s museum, traditional foods, and so on. 
The best things about Ha Noi are many shops, about four parks and one zoo. I love Ha Noi very much. 
A sample writing 
HOMEWORK 
Write a description of a city or a town in Vietnam you like best 
- Prepare for the next period – language focus 
Remember to do your homework 
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for your attention! 
	HO CHI MINH CITY 
1. Where is Ho Chi Minh City situated? 
-Situated in southern Vietnam, on theSai Gon River. 
- Founded in the 18th century by Nguyen Huu Canh (1698) 
-Area of 2,095 square km. 
- population of about 8 millions 
2. When and by whom was it founded? 
3. How big is it ? 
4. What is its population ? 
5. What is it famous for? 
-It is famous for shopping centers, modern supermarkets, tall buildings, the City Botanic Garden, Dam Sen cultural park 
- It is an important port city and a tourist attraction 
 - It is the biggest city, a major commercial and 	economic centre. 
6. What kind of city is it? 
7. What is the best about the city? 
HOMEWORK 
Write a description of a city or a town in Vietnam you like best 
- Prepare for the next period – language focus 
Remember to do your homework 
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for your attention!