Part 7: Writing
Write about a city you want to visit
Writing: Describe a City You Want to Visit
11. Writing Structure
Structure for describing a city:
Introduction: Name the city and where it is.
Ex: I want to visit Paris, the capital of France.
Body: Describe the city - landmarks, food, people, weather.
Ex: Paris is famous for the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum. The food is amazing.
Comparison: Compare it with another city (using comparatives).
Ex: Paris is more romantic than London.
Conclusion: Why you want to visit.
Ex: I hope to visit Paris one day because I love French culture.
22. Useful Language
Adjectives for cities:
- big / small
- old / modern
- beautiful / ugly
- exciting / peaceful
- crowded / quiet
- expensive / cheap
- famous / unknown
Useful phrases:
- It is located in...
- It is famous for...
- It has... / There is/are...
- You can visit/see/try...
- It is ... than ...
- I want to visit because...
33. Sample Paragraph
Sample: A City I Want to Visit
I want to visit Tokyo, the capital of Japan. Tokyo is a modern city with amazing technology. It is famous for its delicious food like sushi and ramen. Tokyo has beautiful temples and busy streets. The city is more crowded than my city but it seems very exciting. You can visit the Tokyo Tower and Shibuya Crossing. I want to go to Tokyo because I love Japanese culture and I want to try real sushi there. I hope to visit Tokyo next year with my family.