Lesson 2

Reading

2. Read the article again and match the fact files a with the photos.

a3: Gebel Elba.

b1: White Desert National Park.

c2: Al Nayzak Lake.

3. Read the article again and answer the questions.

1. What caused the strange shapes of the rocks in the White Desert National Park? The wind.
2. How does the time of day change the appearance of the rocks? It changes the colour.
3. What do people think fell into Al Nayzak Lake? A Piece of star ( a meteorite).
4. Which kinds of habitats can be found at Gebel Elba? grassland, coastal and mountain habitats.
5. Why isn't Gebel Elba visited by more tourists? it is not easy to get to; it is in a location that makes it difficult to find.

Language

4. Rewrite the sentences in the passive with by.

1. Many people visit the national park every year. The national park is visited by many people every year.
2. Every year, turtles lay eggs on the beach. Every year, eggs are laid on the beach by turtles.
3. Birds and animals eat some of the turtles' eggs. Some of the turtles' eggs are eaten by brids and animals.
4. Volunteers clean the park and beaches. The park and beaches are cleaned by volunteers.
5. We don't cut down trees. Trees are not cut down by us.

Listening

5. Listen to Randa and Nihal discussing a natural wonder of Egypt. Why is it a good idea to ask local people to take you to Wadi al-Weshwashy on a day-trip?

Because it is very difficult to get to.

6. Listen again and complete the table.