Cover of the textbook Performer B1, Vol. 1

The key answer of exercise 5

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 8 - Presentation and Practice 2 for the textbook Performer B1, Vol. 1 with authors Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella e Margaret Layton from Zanichelli

Question

Read the text again and answer the questions.

Answer

  1. The Niagara Falls are located at the USA/Canada border. The name "Niagara" comes from the Iroquois tribe, who called the falls "thunder of waters" due to the loud noise produced by the large volume of water.
  2. Tourists are attracted to Guilin city, China, because of the Silver Cave, which is one of the most amazing natural wonders in the world. The cave is known for its sparkling silver stalactites. The name "Guilin" does not have a direct explanation in the provided text.
  3. The Cliffs of Moher are Ireland's most visited natural attraction. They are among the most impressive coastlines in the world, rising 120 meters above the Atlantic Ocean, with the highest point reaching 214 meters.
  4. Lake Volta in Ghana is famous for being the largest man-made lake in the world. It was formed in 1965 when the Akosombo Dam was completed over the River Volta.
  5. Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is mentioned as one of the busiest beaches in the world. Despite being crowded, it attracts tourists and surfers who come to sunbathe on its golden sand, ride the waves, and socialize.

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