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Holiday Destination Fact Sheets

Read the three fact sheets, then answer each question using evidence from the information. Some questions ask you to compare destinations or explain your thinking.

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona sits on Spain’s north-eastern Mediterranean coast. Summers are sunny and dry, usually 20–28°C; winters are mild, around 8–15°C, with some rain. The city is known for its beaches, art and architecture, and for the football team FC Barcelona. Spanish and Catalan are spoken here, and tapas are a popular food. Visitors can explore the colourful mosaics of Park Güell, the Sagrada Família cathedral and the busy shopping street Las Ramblas. Barceloneta Beach is a ten-minute walk from the resorts, while Port Olímpic marina is five minutes away on foot. The Aquarium is a fifteen-minute walk away. May to September is often a good time to visit for warm weather and beach activities.

Paris, France

Paris is the capital of France and stands beside the River Seine. Its summers are warm, usually 15–25°C, with occasional rain. Winters are cold and wet, around 2–8°C. French is spoken in the city, which is famous for art, fashion, croissants and fine dining. Paris is also called the “City of Light”. The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame Cathedral are among its best-known sights. The Louvre is a ten-minute walk from the hotel area described in this fact sheet, and the Seine is five minutes away on foot. Visitors might take a boat trip, join a walking tour or try a cooking class. April to June and September to November often bring pleasant weather.

Rome, Italy

Rome is the capital of Italy, in the centre of the country. It was built on seven hills and has more than 2,000 years of history. Summers are hot and dry, usually 20–30°C, while winters are mild and wet, around 5–15°C. Italian is spoken here, and visitors often try pizza, pasta and gelato. Rome’s ancient sights include the Colosseum, where gladiators once fought, and the ruins of the Roman Forum. Visitors can also see the Trevi Fountain and Vatican City, home to the Pope. The Colosseum is a fifteen-minute walk from the hotels described in this fact sheet. Activities include pizza-making workshops and guided tours of ancient sites. April to June and September to October are suggested for comfortable temperatures.

Plan the trip

A family has three days for a city break. They want warm weather, beach activities and a short walk to the sea. Use the fact sheets to help them choose.

1.Which destination best matches the family’s wishes? Give two details from its fact sheet to support your choice.
2.Which city is described as being beside a river, and what is the name of that river?
3.Choose the destination where summer temperatures are described as the hottest.
  • Barcelona
  • Paris
  • Rome
4.True or false: The Aquarium in Barcelona is described as a shorter walk from the resorts than Barceloneta Beach.
TrueFalse
5.Complete the sentence: Rome is famous for pizza, pasta and .
6.Match each city to the attraction or feature described in its fact sheet.
  • Barcelona
  • Paris
  • Rome
  • The Louvre Museum
  • Park Güell’s colourful mosaics
  • The ancient Colosseum
7.Which pair of destinations has the longest overlap in suggested visiting months? Name the pair and all shared months.
8.In the Paris fact sheet, what does the phrase “City of Light” tell you about the city’s reputation? Use another detail from the text to support your answer.
9.A visitor wants to learn about ancient history and try making food. Which city suits them best? Give one activity and one historical sight from its fact sheet.
10.Which city’s fact sheet mentions two languages spoken there? Name both languages.
11.Compare Barcelona and Paris. Give one difference between their typical summer weather or suggested travel seasons.

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  • Holiday Destination Fact Sheets, page 2 of 4: Barcelona, Spain, Paris, France, Rome, Italy

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  • Holiday Destination Fact Sheets, page 3 of 4: 2. Which city is described as being beside a river, and what is the name of that river?

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  • Holiday Destination Fact Sheets, page 4 of 4: 10. Which city’s fact sheet mentions two languages spoken there? Name both languages.

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