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📕 A2: Grades 10-12 • TRAVEL & TRANSPORT

Landmarks Around the World

In this lesson, you will learn to describe famous places using 'there is' and 'there are'. You will practice with vocabulary about landmarks and share your dream travel destination.

Landmarks Around the World
💬 Warm-up
1 What famous places do you know in your country?
2 Do you like visiting museums or castles? Why?
3 What is a landmark you want to see in the future?

🎯 Objectives

  • Use 'there is' and 'there are' to describe places
  • Identify and use six travel vocabulary words
  • Describe a famous landmark without naming it
  • Write a social media post about a landmark you want to visit
In this block:

📚 Vocabulary

1.
landmark
"The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris."
a famous or important building or place
2.
monument
"There is a tall monument in the city center."
a structure built to remember a person or event
3.
museum
"There are many old paintings in the museum."
a building where you see art or historical objects
4.
statue
"The statue of a lion is in the park."
a figure of a person or animal made of stone or metal
5.
famous
"She wants to visit famous places around the world."
known by many people
6.
castle
"There is a big castle with a tower and a garden."
a large, strong building from the past with thick walls
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landmark
a famous or important building or place
monument
a structure built to remember a person or event
museum
a building where you see art or historical objects
statue
a figure of a person or animal made of stone or metal
famous
known by many people
castle
a large, strong building from the past with thick walls

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. You can see ancient art at the museum downtown.
2. Paris is famous for its beautiful buildings.
3. The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.
4. There is a bronze statue of a soldier in the square.
5. In Scotland there is an old castle near the lake.
6. They built a tall monument to remember the war.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
1. You can see ancient art at the museum downtown.
2. Paris is famous for its beautiful buildings.
3. The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.
4. There is a bronze statue of a soldier in the square.
5. In Scotland there is an old castle near the lake.
6. They built a tall monument to remember the war.

📖 Reading

A Trip to London

London is a city with many famous places. There is a big castle called the Tower of London. It is very old and people can see old monuments inside. There are also beautiful statues in the streets.

Near the river, there is a museum with art from all over the world. The British Museum is very popular. You can see ancient things from Egypt and Greece there. Every year, thousands of tourists visit this landmark.

In the city center, there is a tall building called the London Eye. That is a big wheel. There are also many parks with statues of famous people. I think London is a wonderful city for a trip. There is so much to see!

Comprehension Questions

1.
What is the Tower of London?
It is an old castle in London.
2.
Where can you see art from around the world?
You can see art at the British Museum.
3.
What can you find inside the castle?
You can find old monuments inside the castle.
4.
What is the London Eye?
It is a tall building with a big wheel.
5.
Why do tourists visit the British Museum?
Because there are ancient things from Egypt and Greece.

🎧 Listening Practice

My Dream Landmark

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
What is the name of the speaker?
The speaker's name is Amelia.
2.
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
It is in New York on an island.
3.
What is inside the statue?
There is a museum inside the statue.
4.
What is Fort Wood?
It is an old castle on the island.
5.
Why does Amelia want to visit the Statue of Liberty?
She loves history and thinks the statue is beautiful.

🗣️ Pair Work

Landmark Game

"Work with a partner. Choose a famous landmark from the list below. Describe it using 'there is' or 'there are' and the vocabulary words. Do not say the name of the landmark. Your partner must guess the name. Then switch roles."

👉 Pick one landmark: Eiffel Tower, Great Wall of China, Taj Mahal, Statue of Liberty, Sydney Opera House.

👉 Describe it: Start with 'There is...' or 'There are...' and add details like 'It is a famous monument...'

👉 Use at least three vocabulary words from the list (landmark, monument, museum, statue, famous, castle).

👉 Let your partner guess after you finish. If they guess correctly, you get a point.

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: landmark monument museum statue famous castle
✍️ WRITING

Landmark Post

Write a social media post (80-100 words) about a famous landmark you want to visit. Start with where it is. Describe what there is to see (use there is/are). End with why it interests you. Add a hashtag at the end.

✅ Checklist:
  • Minimum 80 words.
  • Use at least 4 vocabulary words from the lesson.
  • Use 'there is' or 'there are' at least twice.
  • Structure: location → description → reason → hashtag.
🎙️ SPEAKING

Landmark Guess

Record a 45-second talk describing a famous landmark without naming it. Begin with 'I am thinking of a famous landmark.' Use 'there is' and 'there are' to describe what you can see. Do not say the name. Your classmates will guess.

✅ Checklist:
  • Duration: 40-50 seconds.
  • Use at least 4 vocabulary words.
  • Use 'there is' or 'there are' at least three times.
  • Speak clearly.
  • Do not mention the landmark's name.
Helpful Phrases
  • I want to visit the [landmark] because...
  • There is a famous statue in the city.
  • There are many monuments and museums there.
  • The castle is old and very big.
  • It is a famous landmark in [country].
  • I think it is interesting because...