Pre-Intermediate Reading Activity: My Trip to Spain

Language:

Reading

Level:

B1 Pre-Intermediate

Read the text then do the questions below.

My trip to Spain!

Dear Liam,

How have you been? I hope you are doing well. I haven't seen you since January. I have missed you a lot! I want to tell you about my trip to Spain. It was a wonderful experience!

I went to Spain with my sister last month. We visited Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville. Each city was very interesting and different.

In Madrid, we saw many beautiful buildings and parks. We visited the Royal Palace, which is very big and beautiful. We also went to the Prado Museum and saw many famous paintings. We ate tapas and paella. The food was delicious!

Barcelona was amazing too. We saw the Sagrada Familia, a very big and beautiful church. We also visited Park Güell, which has many colourful buildings and statues. We walked along La Rambla, a busy street with many shops and cafes. I have never seen such a lively place before!

Seville was my favourite city. It has many old and beautiful buildings. We visited the Alcazar, a big palace with beautiful gardens. We also saw a flamenco show, which was very exciting. The dancers were amazing! We tried some churros with chocolate, and they were very tasty.

I bought some souvenirs for you. I found a cool keychain with a little bull on it. I know you like collecting keychains! I also bought some Spanish sweets for you to try.

I am going to visit Spain again next summer. Would you like to come? We can go sightseeing and eat lots of delicious food. Let me know what you think.

Take care and write back soon.

Your friend,

Emily

Questions

Please answer true or false to the sentences below:

Emily visited Spain last year. T/F
Emily went to Spain with her brother. T/F
The Royal Palace is located in Madrid. T/F
Emily has never seen a lively place like La Rambla before. T/F
Emily did not like the food in Spain. T/F

Please write one sentence answers for the questions below:

Which cities did Emily visit in Spain?
What did Emily see in Madrid?
What kind of food did Emily eat in Madrid?
What is special about the Sagrada Familia?
What souvenirs did Emily buy for Liam?

Below is a summary of Emily's letter. Please fill in the blanks.

Emily recently went on a trip to _________ with her sister. They visited Madrid, Barcelona, and _________. In Madrid, they saw many beautiful buildings and parks, and enjoyed eating __________________. In Seville, they visited the Alcazar and watched a __________________. Emily bought a keychain and some Spanish sweets for _________.

Phrases

Phrase	Function
Dear [name],	Address the person who you are writing to.
How have you been?	Polite greeting used in a beginning of the letter.
I hope you are doing well.	Polite greeting used in a beginning of the letter.
Let me know what you think.	Friendly way of asking for someone's thoughts on a suggestion or idea.
Take care and write back soon.	Great way to end a letter.
Your friend, [name]	Friendly sign off with your name.

Vocabulary

Word	Word type	Definition
Building	Noun	A structure with walls and a roof, such as houses, schools, and offices.
Park	Noun	A large public green area in a town, used for recreation.
Royal Palace	Noun	A large, impressive house where a king or queen lives.
Museum	Noun	A place where objects of historical, scientific, or artistic interest are kept.
Tapas	Noun	Small Spanish savory dishes, typically served with drinks at a bar.
Paella	Noun	A Spanish rice dish originally from Valencia.
Lively	Adjective	Full of life and energy.
Alcazar	Noun	A type of Spanish castle or palace
Flamenco	Noun	A style of Spanish music and dance.
Churros	Noun	A type of fried dough pastry, usually served with chocolate.
Souvenir	Noun	An item bought to remind you of a place you visited.
Sightseeing	Noun	The activity of visiting places of interest in a particular location, such as landmarks, historical sites, or scenic views, typically as a tourist.

Grammar

Grammar	Form	Explanation	Example
Simple Past Tense	verb + d / ed / ied	Actions that happened in the past.	I went to Spain with my sister last month.
Present Perfect Tense with 'since'	Subject + have/has + past participle + since + [time]	Used for actions that started in the past and continue to the present.	I haven't seen you since January.
Am/is/are going to	Subject + am/is/are going to + verb infinitive	To talk about future plans or intentions.	I am going to visit Spain again next summer.

Answers

True or False

Short Answer

Fill in the Blank

Discussion

If you could visit any city, which one would you choose and why? What sights and activities would you be most excited to experience there?

If you have any questions, please ask me in the comments below.

Happy studying!

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