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VISIT MACAO

A web quest for Adult, Intermediate, Students of English as a Foreign/Second Language (EFL/ESL)

Introduction

Macao is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China. Located across the Pearl River estuary from Hong Kong, until 1999 Macao was an overseas territory of Portugal. The world's most densely populated place to live, Macao is best known as Asia's largest destination for gambling taking in even more revenue than Las Vegas.

Unique and distinctive Macao is one of China’s most interesting cities to visit. With its Sino-Portuguese heritage, this city makes for one of Asia’s most unusual destinations. Glitzy yet sedate, Macao offers travelers not only its casinos but its relaxed and laid back atmosphere as well, with its cobbled stoned alleys, majestic churches, beautiful colonial buildings and Mediterranean-styled cafes. A great vacation destination for all includes families.

Macao has fabulous shopping malls, theme parks, towers and bridges, making visiting this city an exciting experience for all who come here. The best time to visit Macao is in the autumn from October to December, when the humidity is low and there is plenty of sunshine. Another reason to visit Macao in December is to celebrate Winter Solstice, when the entire city is illuminated with bright lights and decorations.

Although Macao is a small place, there is plenty to see, do and discover in this city. With some for everyone, Macao has quiet village squares, bustling downtown markets and the exciting atmosphere of its casinos for all to visit and absorb. The perfect blend of eastern culture and western architecture, visiting Macao is indeed an interesting experience! From ancient Chinese temples and pagodas to beautifully styled colonial buildings Macao is a great place to visit.

Task

You are a backpacker. And you are planning to visit Macao for 5 days. You want to know more about Macao. You want to know the interesting buildings or places in Macao.

· Make a report about your traveling to Macao. The information that should be included in the report is: the interesting buildings or places in Macao, foods, souvenirs, and hotels. Explain all the places, foods, souvenirs and hotels that you will be visited in Macao for 5 days. Please make it in detail from day 1 to day 5. Write the report in printed form (it must be 10 pages of A4 paper) and in power point form to present your report.

· Submit your report on my desk. Due date on June 20, 2010. Prepare yourself to present your report in front of class.

Process

· You will be working in pairs with your partner. You can search the information from websites below.

· Discuss with your partner about what the places, foods, hotels, souvenirs that will be included in your report. You can add some pictures to make it interesting.

Interesting places or buildings in Macao

Macau Tower‎

Lou Lim Ioc Gardens - Travel Reviews - Ruba.com

Visiting Dr. Sun Yat Sen Memorial House in Macau