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4 City and Colours

Listening and Language Skills

A. Look at the phrases in bold and explain them to
a partner. Then discuss the questions.
1. Have you ever visited a city and not had the I did have one major disappointment.
There just wasn’t enough time.
chance to see a particular part of it? Where
were you? What didn’t you manage to see? I couldn’t squeeze it in.
2. Have you ever been on holiday and not had Maybe next time.
enough time to do everything you wanted? What I didn’t get the chance to (+infinitive).
couldn’t you squeeze in? I didn’t manage to (+infinitive).
3. Have you ever had a major disappointment If I’ d known, I would’ve (+past participle).
when you’ve been on holiday? What happened?
Had we stayed longer,
How did you feel?
I could’ve (+past participle).

B. Look at the photos and discuss with a partner.
1. Where do you think each building is?
2. What do you think is each building’s current use?
3. Order the buildings from the oldest to the most recently built.
4. Can you see architecture of this style in your country?

5. Which is your favourite? Why?
6. Are there any styles you aren’t keen on?

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C. Now, listen to the recording. Which
building do they talk about?

a.

b.

c.

d.

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