Unit 7: Tourism

Describing places, experiences & tourist attractions

📚 Vocabulary

  • Tourist attractions
  • Types of accommodation
  • Adjectives for places

📝 Grammar

  • Present Perfect Tense
  • Superlatives
  • would rather
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Unit 7 · Yazılı Hazırlık

📚 Vocabulary

🏙 Places & Attractions
WordTurkishExample
attraction (n)turistik yer, ilgi çekici yerThe Eiffel Tower is a famous attraction.
historic site (n)tarihi yerEphesus is an important historic site in Turkey.
destination (n)varış yeri, gidilecek yerAntalya is a popular holiday destination.
resort (n)tatil köyüWe stayed at an all-inclusive resort.
square (n)meydanTaksim Square is always crowded.
countryside (n)kırsal alanI love walking in the countryside.
🛫 Travel & Accommodation
WordTurkishExample
all-inclusive (adj)her şey dahilWe booked an all-inclusive holiday package.
bed and breakfast (n)pansiyonWe stayed at a lovely bed and breakfast in the village.
architecture (n)mimariRome has amazing architecture.
culture (n)kültürI love learning about different cultures.
cultural (adj)kültürelIstanbul has many cultural activities.
🌟 Describing Places
WordTurkishExample
ancient (adj)antik, çok eskiRome is an ancient city with a rich history.
fascinating (adj)büyüleyiciThe museum was absolutely fascinating.
incredible (adj)inanılmazThe view from the castle was incredible.
rural (adj)kırsalLife in rural areas is very quiet and peaceful.
urban (adj)kentsel, şehre aitUrban life is faster and more exciting.
🌎 Famous Tourist Attractions 🌎

Dünyaca ünlü turistik yerler — Have you ever been to any of these?

Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower
Paris, France
The most visited monument in the world
Colosseum
Colosseum
Rome, Italy
An ancient amphitheatre from the Roman Empire
Pyramids
Pyramids of Giza
Cairo, Egypt
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia
Istanbul, Turkey
A masterpiece of Byzantine architecture
Big Ben
Big Ben
London, UK
The iconic clock tower of London
Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty
New York, USA
A symbol of freedom and democracy
Great Wall of China
Great Wall of China
Beijing, China
The longest wall ever built by humans
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Agra, India
A beautiful marble mausoleum
Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Nevşehir, Turkey
Famous for fairy chimneys and hot air balloons
📝 Travel Checklist 📝

Seyahate çıkmadan önce yapman gerekenler — Are you ready to go?

🃏 Flashcards

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English
attraction
(n)
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Turkish
turistik yer

📝 Grammar

⭐ Present Perfect Tense (Yakın Geçmiş Zaman)

📜 Structure (Yapı)

Subject + have/has + past participle (V3)
SubjectAuxiliaryPast ParticipleExample
I / You / We / TheyhavevisitedI have visited Rome.
He / She / IthasbeenShe has been to Paris.

❓ Have you ever...? (Hiç ... yaptın mı?)

Have you ever + past participle (V3)?

Q: Have you ever been to Istanbul?

A: Yes, I have. It was incredible! / No, I haven't. But I'd love to go.

Q: Has she ever visited the Eiffel Tower?

A: Yes, she has. She went there last summer.

Q: Have they ever tried Turkish food?

A: No, they haven't. They want to try it!

📖 Common Irregular Verbs (Sık Kullanılan Düzensiz Fiiller)

V1 (Base)V2 (Past)V3 (Past Participle)
gowentgone / been
seesawseen
visitvisitedvisited
eatateeaten
buyboughtbought
taketooktaken
flyflewflown
staystayedstayed

⏲ Since vs For (Zamandan Beri / Süredir)

Subject + have/has + V3 + since / for + time expression
SINCE (…den beri)FOR (…dır / boyunca)
AnlamıBelirli bir başlangıç noktasıBir süre ifade eder
Kullanımsince + zaman noktasıfor + süre
Örnekler since 2020
since Monday
since last summer
since I was a child
for 3 years
for two days
for a long time
for six months

I have lived in Antalya since 2019. (2019'dan beri)

I have lived in Antalya for 7 years. (7 yıldır)

She has been a tour guide since she graduated. (mezun olduğundan beri)

She has been a tour guide for five years. (5 yıldır)

We haven't visited Cappadocia since 2022. (2022'den beri)

They have travelled for a long time. (uzun süredir)

Key Points

ever = hayatında hiç (soru cümlelerinde) | never = hiçbir zaman (olumsuz anlam)

I have never been to London. = Londra'ya hiç gitmedim.

since başlangıç noktası (2020, Monday, last year) | for süre (3 years, a week, ages)

Present Perfect geçmişte başlayıp hâlâ devam eden durumlar ve deneyimler için kullanılır!

🏆 Superlatives (En Üstünlük Derecesi)

📜 Structure

Subject + be + the most / the -est + adjective
TypeAdjectiveSuperlativeExample
Short (1 syl.)oldthe oldestIt's the oldest mosque in the city.
Short (1 syl.)bigthe biggestIstanbul is the biggest city in Turkey.
Long (2+ syl.)beautifulthe most beautifulCappadocia is the most beautiful place I've ever seen.
Long (2+ syl.)popularthe most popularAntalya is the most popular destination.
Irregulargoodthe bestIt was the best holiday ever!
Irregularbadthe worstIt was the worst hotel I've ever stayed at.
Examples

The Eiffel Tower is the most famous monument in Paris.

Eyfel Kulesi, Paris'teki en ünlü anıttır.

Rome has the best architecture I've ever seen.

Roma, şimdiye kadar gördüğüm en iyi mimariye sahip.

🌌 Describing Places & Preferences

📜 Useful Phrases

QuestionAnswer
What do you think about Rome?It was incredible. It's truly an ancient city.
Which one do you prefer? Historic sites or the seaside?I'd rather visit historic sites because they're more interesting.
Did you enjoy your trip?Yes! It was the most fascinating experience.
What's the best place you've ever visited?Cappadocia. It's the most beautiful place in Turkey.
Adjectives for Places

ancient (antik) • modern (modern) • crowded (kalabalık) • peaceful (huzurlu)

fascinating (büyüleyici) • incredible (inanılmaz) • rural (kırsal) • urban (kentsel)

🏆 Word Game

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