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GRAMMAR , Third Edition, Level 3

Internet Activity  Student Worksheet UNIT 21: NOUNS AND QUANTIFIERS So Many

Destinations,

So Little Time

WEB ACTIVITY: Search the web for information about a place you want to visit. WEBSITE ADDRESS: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ PART ONE 1. Choose a country you want to visit. Go to the the website. Click on the map of continents and then the map of countries to find the country you want. Skim the introductory paragraph. Read "Background Info", Info", "See", and "Events." Remember to skim the information. You do not need to read everything. Skim the introductory paragraph on your destination. Skim for information in other sections, such as "Environment," "When to Go," and "Events." Remember, you do not need to understand everything. (Remember: Just look at the site to get information for this exercise; do not give personal information or credit card information anywhere in the website.) 2. As you skim, look for for the information below: a.

What is the name of your destination?  _________________________________________________________________ 

b.

What are are two two interesting interesting facts about your destination?  _________________________________________________________________ 

c.

How big is your destination?  _________________________________________________________________ 

d.

What is the population?  _________________________________________________________________ 

e.

How many languages are spoken?  _________________________________________________________________ 

f.

What is the environment like?  _________________________________________________________________ 

(continued) Focus on Grammar, Third Edition, Level 3 Internet Activity Student Worksheet, Unit 21 Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Permission granted to reproduce for classroom use.

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GRAMMAR , Third Edition, Level 3

Internet Activity  Student Worksheet g.

What two attractions or events would you like to see?  _________________________________________________________________ 

h.

When is the best time to go to your destination?  _________________________________________________________________ 

3.

Write a paragraph about your destination. Use quantifiers for count and non-count nouns in your description. Remember to capitalize the proper nouns you use. Example: Canada is situated between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Much of the land is forest. There are many mountains, plains, and a small desert. There are many different kinds of  birds. There are also a lot of national parks.

PART TWO Work with a partner or small group. Share the information you gathered about your chosen destinations. Ask your classmates questions about their destinations.

Focus on Grammar, Third Edition, Level 3 Internet Activity Student Worksheet, Unit 21 Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Permission granted to reproduce for classroom use.

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