Pre-reading questions:
- Can you name one popular tourist destination in your country?
- If you could visit any famous tourist destination outside your country, where would you choose to go?
Vocabulary:
- historic /hi-STAWR-ik/
- roof /roof/
- courtyard /KAWRT-yahrd/
- district /DIS-trikt/
- fine /fahyn/
[adjective] – important or likely to be important in history
The city is known for its historic landmarks and rich cultural heritage.
[noun] – the covering that forms the top of a building, vehicle, or other object
The roof of the house was covered with bright red tiles.
[noun] – an area of flat ground outside that is partly or completely surrounded by the walls of a building
The children enjoyed playing in the large courtyard at the center of the school.
[noun] – an area of a city or country with defined boundaries, often for administrative or other purposes
The city’s art district is filled with galleries and museums.
[noun] – monetary penalties imposed for breaking a law or rule
The city implemented a fine for littering in public parks.
Article reading:
True or False:
- Bukchon Hanok Village will start testing a curfew in November.
- The village is known for its modern skyscrapers.
- The local population of Bukchon Hanok Village is around 60,000.
- Residents are confident that the curfew will be successful.
- The curfew will allow tourists to stay in the village all night.
Fill in the blanks:
historic | roof | courtyards | district | fine |
- He was surprised to receive a __________ for parking in a restricted zone.
- Many houses in warm climates have __________ to allow for better ventilation.
- This __________ bridge was built over 100 years ago and still stands today.
- During the storm, we heard the rain hitting the __________ loudly.
- She works as a teacher in a quiet residential __________.