Listening and writing assignment

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 3

YORK (listening and writing)

You are going to watch 

York in one day.

Afterwards you need to answer TRUE/FALSE questions, so pay attention!

York in one day

True

False

The metal hooks were used to hang the meat on

The sightseeing starts at 9.00 am. 

York Minster is the largest Cathedral in Europe.

The Walls are 263 miles long

Henry VIII was on display at Cliffords Tower.

The Railway Museum has the largest collection in Europe

The narrator says “So it comes as no surprise that"

What comes as no surprise?

Why do you have to show up at 10 AM at the Jorvik Centre?

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Why is there a Viking Centre in York?

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 What can be seen at the Yorvic Centre.

Can be seen here.

Can not be seen here.

An ancient 

Roman wall

A skelton

A Viking village

The minster

Diagon  

Alley

Mud-filled streets

Ancient artefacts

The Shambles

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The narrator says “Discover York Minster”.

What reasons does he give why you should visit the Minster?

Reasons mentioned

Not mentioned

5. Light a candle for a loved one. 

1. It is one of the most magnificent Cathedrals in the world.

2.It is a breathtaking example of medieval architecture. 

3. It is an incredible place that makes you feel really small. 

4. It has the largest stained glass window in the world

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What was the Minster built on?

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What can you expect if you haven’t booked here?

1. a long wait.
2. You can expect a long wait
3. If you haven’t booked here you can expect a long wait.
4. Dat je lang moet wachten.

Is there something you can do at the Chocolate Story?

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William the Conqueror is mentioned. Why?

What is, according to the narrator, the best way to end your trip to such an iconic British city??

The assignment

Your favourite city is York.

In this assignment, you are going to write about why people should visit the city of York. Describe York and places you can visit. (You can use the information of the clips or look online).

Use at least 150 words. Hand it in.