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- Please read the following extracts about famous travel destinations and match their name to letters, one letter can be used ONLY once. There are two EXTRA letters you DON’T need. (2
- Machu Picchu
- Acropolis, Athens
- The Taj Mahal
- Petra, Jordan
T F 22 23 24 25 ICAT English Entrance Examination January 23rd, 2023. Page 5 of 8 Please read the following extracts about famous travel destinations and match their name to letters, one letter can be used ONLY once. There are two EXTRA letters you DON’T need. (2 pts./each) The Colosseum The most famous and largest structure still standing from the Roman Empire is the Colosseum. It is also the biggest attraction of modern-day Rome. It's been a bucket-list destination of travelers for generations. And it does not disappoint. Set in the heart of the city, the Colosseum is an easy place to visit. Direct flights from around the world land in Rome daily, making it a destination you can visit in a weekend if you choose. Wander through Rome's ancient streets, tour the colosseum, and if time allows, plan a trip to other areas of Italy. Machu Picchu If you are planning to see only one attraction in South America, this is the place to come. The ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu is arguably the most impressive ruined city in the world. Much of the attraction comes from its location, high in the jungle-clad mountains of Peru. Set on a high plateau with soaring green mountains, the setting is surreal. The persistence of the original builders to create this amazing place in what would have been impenetrable jungle, is, in itself, impressive. Visitor numbers are now limited to a maximum per day, so the experience has been greatly enhanced. Acropolis, Athens Perched above the present days Athens, t he Acropolis draws you up and in. Follow in the footsteps of ancients as you walk up the same steps that have been walked on since 438 BC - 2,500 years. Views out over the city are incredible as you walk between the meticulously restored ancient buildings. Near the end of the day, you'll want to stay longer and watch the sunset from the stairs near the entrance. This is a nightly ritual in Athens. The site is also impressive looking up at it from the city below. Spend an evening dining on a rooftop patio to soak in the view of the hilltop ruins lit up at night. The Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal is the one sight in India that all travelers need to see. The country is filled with incredible cities and fabulous places to visit, but the 17th-century Taj Mahal is the one place that says you've been to India. This mausoleum, commissioned by the Shah Jahan for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, is known internationally as a symbol of love. This fantastic structure, made with inlaid precious and semi-precious stones, has to be visited to be fully appreciated. Its riverfront setting, surrounding gardens, and reflecting pools are also what make the Taj Mahal so special. Petra, Jordan You may have an Indiana Jones feeling as you walk through a 1.2-kilometer-long narrow crack in the sandstone hills and emerge into a hidden city. First built over 2,000 years ago and lost to the outside world for 600 years, the city was only discovered in 1812. Stunning buildings are carved directly into the red rock walls and are wonderfully preserved, just begging to be explored and photographed. If you arrive early, a unusual silence, coupled with long shadows, give this abandoned city a special feel. |
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