Sightseeing in Sri Lanka
Vocabulary ancient древнийtemples храмыguide гидhills холмыSri Lanka is a beautiful country with many places to see. If you like sightseeing, you will love it here. There are many famous landmarks to visit. One of them is the
ancient city of Anuradhapura, which has amazing old buildings and
temples.
When you are in Sri Lanka, you can go on an excursion to see these sights. It is a good idea to have a
guide with you. A guide can tell you stories about the places you visit. Guides know a lot about the history and culture of Sri Lanka.
Many tourists visit the city of Kandy. You can travel there by bus, which is a comfortable way to see the countryside. On the way, you will see lovely green
hills and tea plantations. In Kandy, you can visit the Temple of the Tooth, a very important landmark in the country.
If you like animals, you might want to visit Yala National Park. You can see elephants, leopards, and many birds there. An excursion to the park is an exciting adventure.
Remember, always carry a camera to take photos of your trip. You will have many memories of your time in Sri Lanka. Enjoy your sightseeing in this wonderful country!
Dialogue Mark: Hi, what did you think of the excursion yesterday?
Pauline: Oh, it was amazing. Definitely one of my favourite here in Sri Lanka.
Mark: I'm glad you liked it. Did you get to see all the landmarks we planned out?
Pauline: Yeah, the guide was really professional and showed us everything. The temples were beautiful and the views from the top of the mountain were amazing.
Mark: Great! I'm so happy you enjoyed it. We're planning another excursion next week to visit some different landmarks. Would you like to join?
Pauline: That sounds wonderful. How are we going there this time? By bus or by foot?
Mark: It's a bit far for walking, so we'll go by bus. It'll be more comfortable and we can cover more ground that way.
Pauline: Excellent. Count me in!
Mark: Perfect. See you at the meeting point next Monday then.
Pauline: Sounds good. Thanks again for organizing these trips, Mark. You make sightseeing in Sri Lanka so much easier and more enjoyable.
Sightseeing in Istanbul
Last summer, my family and I went on an amazing excursion to Istanbul. It is a beautiful city in Turkey. We planned to see some famous landmarks and enjoy the city’s unique culture. First, we visited the Blue Mosque. It is a very famous landmark with six tall minarets and wonderful blue tiles inside. We took so many photos!
Next, we went to the Hagia Sophia. This is another remarkable landmark in Istanbul. It was first a church, then a mosque, and now it is a museum. Our guide told us a lot of interesting stories about its history. She was very friendly and her voice was easy to understand. We were really excited to learn about all the events that took place there.
During our excursion, we also visited the Grand Bazaar. It is one of the largest and oldest markets in the world. The market was full of colourful shops selling jewellery, carpets, and spices. We tried some delicious Turkish delights and bought some gifts for our friends back home.
While walking around the city, we noticed many cats everywhere. In Istanbul, cats are loved by everyone. They seemed very friendly and people take good care of them. We saw many cats resting in the sun, and they made the city feel even more charming.
Our trip to Istanbul was fantastic. We saw so many beautiful landmarks, learned a lot from our guide, and made some new furry friends. If you have a chance to visit Istanbul, I highly recommend it. It is a city full of surprises, history, and warmth.