| PLANNING A TRIP TO...ICELAND! |
River Leirur, Iceland
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River Leirur, Iceland |
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I am sure that you all know something about England, France, Italy, Holland... But have you ever heard anything about Iceland and its incredible landscapes and culture? Let's learn a little bit about this cold and unknown country! Click on the links and answer the questions below. 1. After seeing some picture of Iceland, how would you define it? Use at least five adjectives. 2. Give five details about the country (capital, currency, population...) As you can see, the landscapes of Iceland are very different from the landscapes we are used to see. The island is located below the Arctic circle and that is the reason why the nature there is so amazing and unique! 3. Why do you think Iceland is called the "land of ice and fire"? Which kind of unusual natural phenomena can you find there? 4. Which kind of outdoor activities can you do if you plan a trip to Iceland? And what can you visit there? Iceland has an ancient tradition in myths and fables. The Icelandic Sagas were written between the 12th and 13th centuries and related the stories of Scandinavian vikings and warriors. 5. Choose an Icelandic story and try to explain briefly something about it. Use your own words. And if you want to learn a few things in Icelandic language...click on the link reading "LEARNING ICELANDIC" and try to repeat after the girl! It's not easy! |
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