CITY OF BATH

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6ClrUK0DM8

LISTENING SKILLS
Watch the video and answer the questions.

GENERAL
What is Bath most famous for?
What is the best thing you can do in Bath?

Watch the video again and fill in the gaps.

1. Bath Skyline is a beautiful _________.
2. We have the Bath Rugby Ground just ____________ us.
3. The oldest Roman____________ in the UK.
4. Bath is famous for its ____________, it has the largest number of
____________ in the UK.
5. Here we are at the top of the Bath ____________, 212 steps later
6. In the ____________of the city centre, its the ideal place to chill out with
friends and family.
7. Its certainly a ____________ in my book.
8. Bath is synonymous for two things really: one is taking the waters i.e.
sipping the local water, the source, which has ____________ minerals and
the other thing is ____________ ____________.
9. Bath is a shopping ____________.
10.Jollys for example is the UKs oldest ____________ ____________.

OPINION
Do you like Bath? Would you like to visit it? Why?
THE ROYAL CRESCENT
READING SKILLS

The Royal Crescent, one of Baths most iconic landmarks, was built between 1767 and
1775 and designed by John Wood the Younger. This impressive landmark forms a
sweeping crescent of 30 Grade I Listed terrace houses, and is without doubt one of the
greatest examples of Georgian architecture anywhere in the UK.

2017 marks the 250th Anniversary of The Royal Crescent, with the 19th May 2017
marking exactly 250 years since the first stone was laid at No.1. No other building better
represents the architectural innovation, social identity and creative imagination of
Georgian Britain than the Royal Crescent, so join us in a year of celebrations in Bath
for this inspiring landmark, including special exhibitions, lectures, talks and tours.

Today, it is home to the five-star luxury hotel The Royal Crescent (the perfect place for a
spa weekend to remember), a museum of Georgian life at No. 1, plus private housing.

This world-famous landmark is arranged around a perfect lawn overlooking Royal

Victoria Park and has an impressive ha-ha (a recessed landscape designed to recreate
a barrier whilst preserving unobstructed views and preventing access to grazing
livestock).
Many famous people either have lived or stayed in The Royal Crescent since it was first
built over 230 years ago keep your eye out for the special commemorative plaques.

Today, the Royal Crescent is a popular location for film-makers and TV period dramas
including Persuasion and The Duchess, as well as being a major tourist attraction in its
own right.

QUESTIONS
1. How old is the Royal Crescent?
2. Why is it so important? What does it represent?
3. What is it being used for?
4. When is the anniversary of the Royal Crescent? How is it going to be
celebrated?
RELATIVE CLAUSES

The Royal Crescent, one of Baths most iconic landmarks, was built between 1767 and
1775 and designed by John Wood the Younger.

a. Rewrite the sentence above breaking it into three sentences.

b. Rewrite it using the word which.

Now rewrite the sentences below using who, which, that, when, where.
1. My friend, a renowned dentist, found an innovative treatment for gum
diseases.
2. Rugby, one of my favourite sports, is played in England more than in Italy.
3. Shepherds Pie, a famous English dish, is not suitable for vegetarians.
4. The church situated in the middle of the town was made in the 12 th
century.
5. Salisbury -you can see Stonehenge there- is very close to Bath.
6. The city I got married in was in Spain.

RESEARCH AND PRESENTATION

Find a famous construction in the City of Bath or London and present its history
and structure.