Accommodation: konaklama, kalacak yer

UNIT 7 VOCABULARY

Accommodation: konaklama, kalacak yer

all-inclusive resort: herşey dahil dinlenme yeri

architect: mimar

architectural: mimari

banana trees: muz ağaçları

bed and breakfast: yatak ve kahvaltı

bridge: köprü

budget: bütçe

capital: başkent, sermaye

cave: mağara

chilly: soğuk, üşütücü

church: kilise

civilization: medeniyet

climate: iklim

clock tower: saat kulesi

coconut palms: kokonat palmiyeleri

construct: inşa etmek

currency: para birimi

damp: nemli, rutubetli

design: tasarım, tasarlamak

Egyptian: Mısır’lı

Emperor: imparator

Empire: imparatorluk

exchange information: bilgi alışverişi

experience: deneyim

explore: araştırmak, keşfetmek

express preference: tercih belirtmek

give reasons: sebep göstermek

historic: tarihi

historic sites: tarihi siteler

historical: tarihi

hostel: pansiyon, yurt, misafirhane

hot: sıcak

hotel: otel

in memory of someone: birisinin anısına

island: ada

language: dil

liberty: özgürlük

location: konum

majestic mountains: heybetli dağlar

Mediterranean: Akdeniz

Memorable: anılmaya değer, unutulmaz

Miracle : mucize

Mosque: cami

Multicultural: çok kültürlü

Museum: müze

Ottoman: Osmanlı

Palace: saray

Population: nüfus

Province: il, vilayet

Pyramid: piramit

recreational activities: eğlendirici aktiviteler

sandy beaches: kumlu plajlar

scene: sahne, manzara

seaside: deniz kenarı

sightseeing vacation: görülmeye değer yerleri gezme tatili

ski resort: kayak dinlenme yeri

special: özel

square:meydan

statue: heykel

structure: yapı

temperature: sıcaklık, derece

the Caribbean: Karayib

tomb: anıt mezar

tourist attraction: turist çeken yer

tourist destination: turist hedefi

tower: kule

trader: tüccar, ticaretle uğraşan

travel: seyahat etmek

tropical flowers: tropikal çiçekler

vacation: tatil

various: çeşitli

waterfall: şelale

weather: hava

wonder: merak etmek

worker: işçi

Functions

• Describing places

• Describing the weather

• Expressing preferences

• Giving explanations/reasons

• Making simple comparisons

• Stating personal opinions

• Talking about past events

Expressing preferences and giving reasons:

Which one do you prefer? Historic sites or the seaside?

I prefer visiting historic buildings, because to me, they are more beautiful than modern ones.

I would rather visit historic sites. To me, they are more interesting.

Describing places

What’s the name of the place?

Where is it?

What’s the weather like there?

What are some tourist attractions?

What can you do there?

What are some special/traditional dishes?

Where can you stay there?

My favorite tourist destination is Bursa. It is a city

along the Sea of Marmara coast in northwestern

Anatolia. The city has warm summers and mild

winters. Grand Mosque, Emir Sultan Mosque

and Green Tomb are popular tourist attractions.

There are many other historic places there. If

you like winter sports, Uludağ ski resort is the

best in Turkey. Bursa has a very rich cuisine. You

should definitely try İskender, İnegöl meatball,

Kemalpaşa dessert and candied chestnut. You

can easily find accommodation in Bursa. There

are many great hotels and hostels for every

budget.
Talking about past events:
Frank : So, how was your vacation, Sally?
Sally : Oh! This was the best vacation I’ve ever had in my life!
Frank : Wow! Where did you go?
Sally : We went to İstanbul. It’s such an amazing city.
Frank : Really? What did you like the most about it?
Sally : It is truly a historic city. To me, historical

architecture is more beautiful than modern

buildings, and there are lots of examples in İstanbul such as the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace. And the Bosphorus scenery is spectacular with those historic buildings. You should definitely see there.
Frank : I hope I will. Did you go with your parents?
Sally : No. I didn’t go with my parents. I went with my cousins. It was really great!
Frank : I can imagine that. How was the weather?
Sally : The weather was great. It was warm and sunny.
Frank : Did you take any photos?
Sally : Yes. I’ll upload them to my blog today. You can check them out.
Frank : That’d be great!
ABOUT TARSUS
Location: south-central Turkey, 20 km inland from the Mediterranean Sea
Climate: typical Mediterranean climate with very hot summers and chilly, damp winters
Tourist Attractions : Cleopatra’s Gate, The Roman Bridge of Justinian, Tarsus Museum, The St. Paul’s Church, The Mosque of Prophet Daniel, Eshab-ı Kehf Cave, Roman Road, Grand Mosque, Kırkkaşık Bedesten.
Recreational Activities: tracking, rafting, photo safari, mountain biking, offroad racing
Dishes : traditional Mediterranean dishes, various kinds of kebabs
Accommodation: all-inclusive resorts, bed and

breakfast places