THE STREETS ARE STEEP IN THE OLD TOWN

 This topic teaches students to describe places, street conditions, and challenges in walking or traveling around town. Students use adjectives, comparatives, modal verbs, and common tenses to express opinions and experiences.

📌 Examples:

• The streets are steep in the old town.

• You should wear good shoes when walking there.

• It was hard to walk uphill yesterday.

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🧠 GRAMMAR (with examples)

✅ Present Simple:

• Many tourists visit the old town.

• The streets are narrow and steep.

✅ Present Continuous:

• People are taking photos of the old houses.

• We are walking up the hill now.

✅ Past Simple:

• We visited the old town last weekend.

• It was difficult to walk there.

✅ Future with "will" and "going to":

• I will wear better shoes next time.

• We’re going to visit the old town tomorrow.

✅ Modal Verbs:

• You should bring water.

• You can rest on the benches.

• You mustn’t ride your bike uphill there.

✅ Comparatives and Superlatives:

• This hill is steeper than the last one.

• That is the steepest street in the city.

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🗣️ VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Steep – A road or hill that goes up or down very quickly.

2. Hill – A high area of land.

3. Sidewalk – A place for walking beside the road.

4. Cobblestone – Small stones used in old streets.

5. Pathway – A small path to walk on.

6. Slope – A surface that goes up or down.

7. Tourist – A person who visits a place for fun.

8. View – What you see from a high place.

9. Rest – To stop and relax.

10. Shoes – Something you wear on your feet.

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📝 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• The streets are very steep.

• You should wear comfortable shoes.

• It’s hard to walk uphill.

• We’re going to the top.

• The view is amazing from up there.

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✅ SENTENCES

Positive:

• The streets are beautiful but steep.

• I like walking in the old town.

• We are going to climb the hill.

• Tourists visit this area every day.

• You can take great photos there.

Negative:

• The roads aren’t flat.

• I don’t like walking uphill.

• There isn’t much space to walk.

• We didn’t enjoy the steep path.

• You shouldn’t wear sandals there.

Questions:

• Are the streets steep in your city?

• Do many people visit the old town?

• Are you walking there now?

• Did you walk there last weekend?

• Will you go there again?

Answers:

• Yes, they are very steep.

• Yes, it’s a popular place.

• No, I’m at home now.

• Yes, we went last Sunday.

• Yes, I will go next month.

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💬 CONVERSATION

Nora: Hey Max, have you ever been to the old town?
Max: Yes! The streets are very steep there.
Nora: Really? I want to visit this weekend.
Max: You should wear good shoes. It’s a long walk uphill.
Nora: Thanks! Is it worth it?
Max: Yes, the view from the top is amazing.

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📚 READING

"Walking in the Old Town"

The old town is a beautiful place with narrow, steep streets and old buildings. Many people visit to see the history and take photos. Last Saturday, Anna and her family walked through the old town. The streets were hard to climb, but they enjoyed the views. Anna says you should wear good shoes and take water. The family will return next month.

Comprehension Questions:

1. What is the old town like?
   → It has steep streets and old buildings.

2. When did Anna visit?
   → Last Saturday.

3. What does Anna say you should wear?
   → Good shoes.

4. What did they enjoy?
   → The views.

5. Will they return?
   → Yes, next month.