Which information is mentioned in all four travel notes?
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7. TOURISM (Unit 7)
Ilber Ortayli shares some of his travel notes about four different cities:
ISTANBUL
Istanbul is a magnificent city with a long history. You can see many museums and palaces here. The city has a rich culture. You can visit here every season. You should definitely try local food like kebab and baklava.
ROME
Rome is like an open-air museum. You can see the Colosseum and the Pantheon. It is very crowded in summer. You can travel by bus and metro. I tasted some dishes there, especially pizza and pasta. Try Italian food!
PARIS
Paris is famous for its architecture and art galleries. Many people visit the Eiffel Tower every year. It is a romantic city. I ate French meals for the first time in a small restaurant. You can stay at hotels. There are also cheap ones.
SAMARKAND
Samarkand is one of the oldest cities in the world. Its history goes back to the 8th century BC. It has amazing mosques and madrasahs* It is a peaceful place. You can find many healthy and traditional dishes in this historical city. *mederese
Which of the following information does Ilber Ortayli mention in all the four texts above?
A) The best time to visit the cities
B) Information about traditional dishes
C) Accommodation options for tourists
D) The history of all the buildings
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Hi Yağmur, let's solve this English reading comprehension question together by analyzing the travel notes of İlber Ortaylı.
Analyzing Travel Notes
The question asks which piece of information is mentioned in all four texts. We need to find a common category between Istanbul, Rome, Paris, and Samarkand.
*Which information is mentioned in all four texts?*
Let's look at Istanbul first. The text mentions its magnificent history and specifically points out local food like kebab and baklava.
Istanbul Analysis
Now for Rome. It mentions famous landmarks like the Colosseum and again talks about food, specifically pizza and pasta.
Rome Analysis
Moving on to Paris, it highlights art galleries and the Eiffel Tower. Crucially, it mentions eating French meals in a small restaurant.
Paris Analysis
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