Description of Krakow (CRACOW)

Krakow is one of the most visited cities in Poland. There are numerous historical monuments, good hotels, restaurants and recreational opportunities. 1………………………………... Krakow's historic center is also on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

2………………………………………….. such as: the Wieliczka salt mine, the Tatra Mountains, the former Nazi concentration camp (Auschwitz) and Ojcowski National Park. It is possible to organise a short trip outside the city to get some fresh air. Dunajec raft trip can turn out a perfect opportunity to rest and see beautiful landscapes while jauntly floating on the river.

3 ……………………………………………………………….There is always something going on: music and film festivals, the Jewish Culture Festival, academic conferences and sports events. At Czartoryski Museum many famous works of art can be found (Leonardo da Vinci's 'Lady with an Ermine' or Rembrandt's 'Landscape with Good Samaritan').

Missing sentences:

a) It is said that Krakow is the cultural and educational capital of Poland.

b) The most significant sites (and the symbols of Krakow) are: the Wawel Castle, main Market Square with Barbican, the Sukiennice Cloth Hall and St. Mary's Basilica, Kazimierz.

c) The city is located next to other attractive places

by Basia

Reading

Krakow with a population of over 755,000 people is Poland`s

second largest city. Although it ceased to be a capital city in 1596,

it still plays the role of a cultural centre in Poland. Fortunately, it escaped

World War II with no major fighting or bombing, and it remains almost unscathed even fifty years of communist rule 1......................................... were built outside the city centre.

Krakow is also an important academic place famous for its university.

But above all, the city is known as the most popular tourist destination

2........................................... royal Wawel castle being rated among its major attractions.

The majority of monuments is situated in the Old Town, framed by the ring-shaped park, known as "Planty" . 3.............................. is European largest market square with the "Sukiennice" 4...................................... dating from the 14th century and one of the best known landmarks of Krakow. The charming and exuberant atmosphere of the city attracts visitors in every season.

Missing sentences:

A- the Cloth Hall ;

B- in Poland, with the former... ;

C- In the centre of the Old Town there... ;

D- while concrete blocks of flats... ;

E- the Cloth Markets.

By Gabrysia

Poland, Republic of Poland (RP) - a unitary state in Central Europe, located between the Baltic Sea in the north and the Sudetes and the Carpathians in the south, mostly in the Vistula and Odra basins. To the north Poland borders Russia (with its Kaliningrad region) and Lithuania, the east with Belarus and Ukraine, the south with Slovakia and the Czech Republic, and the west with Germany. Most of the northern border of Poland is designated by the coast of the Baltic Sea. 1......................... The administrative area of ​​Poland is 312 679 km² [b] [1], giving it 69th place in the world and 9th in Europe.

Almost 38.5 million people (2017) live in 35th place in the world [6] and 6th in the European Union. Poland is divided into 16 voivodships. Its largest city and capital is Warsaw. Other metropolises include Cracow, Łódź, Wroclaw, Poznan, Gdansk, Szczecin.

The first historically confirmed date of the history of Poland is 966, when the prince Mieszko I, the ruler of the areas most recently in Poland, was baptized. In 1025, the Kingdom of Poland was established, the first of which was the son of Mieszko I, Boleslaw the Brave. 2............................ One of the largest and most populous states on the map of 16th and 17th century Europe, which after the death of Dnipropetrovsk in 1618-1621, had an area of ​​about 1 million km². 3…………………………… After 123 years, at the end of World War I, in 1918, Poland regained its independence.

The first Polish tourists were pilgrims travelling to sanctuaries both in Poland and abroad. The development of commercial tourism began in the nineteenth century. 4…………………………….. It was also a time of rapid appearance of the resorts mainly in the Sudetes, Beskydy and along the coast of the Baltic Sea. Tourism in Poland flourished after Poland regained its independence in 1918. The first professional Polish tour operator - Orbis was founded in Lviv in 1920.

The political and economic situation in Poland after World War II caused a drastic stop in the development of tourism. It was only after 1989 that the Polish tourist market began to rebound, and Poland's accession to the EU in 2004 and accession to the Schengen Agreement in 2007 resulted in a significant increase in the number of foreign tourists. 5……………… 14.8 million of this number are arrivals for tourist purposes. In Poland, tourism receipts in 2012 were by 16.3% higher than in the previous year.

In the year 2014, 16 million people visited Poland. In 2016 the number of arrivals to Poland amounted to 80.5 million. 17.5 million of this number are trips considered tourist (with at least one overnight stay.

Poland has a diverse natural environment that is relatively resistant to human development. 6…...................... Among the most popular places visited by tourists are: Tatras with the highest Polish peak - Rysami and the famous Orla Percia; Giant Mountains, Table Mountains, Bieszczady Mountains, Pieniny Mountains, Masurian Lake District and Wolin National Park. 

Poland is one of the most forested countries in Europe. The forests occupy an area of ​​9.1 million ha, or 29.2% of the country's area. Forests in Poland are constantly arriving. It is responsible for the National Forest Improvement Program, which assumes forest growth to 30% in 2020 and to 33% in 2050. The largest forest complex in Poland is Bory Dolnośląskie. Forest Complexes have been established from the forest areas, offering numerous tourist attractions, such as the Świdwie Nature Reserve.

Missing sentences:

a) In 1569 Poland signed an agreement with Lithuania, signing the so-called Lublin Union.

b) The Republic ceased to exist as a result of the Partitions between 1772 and 1795, when its territory was divided between Prussia, Russia and Austria.

c) The most popular regions are the mountains, especially the Tatras.

d) According to the calculations of the Institute of Tourism in 2012, the number of arrivals to Poland amounted to 67.4 million.

e) Poland The exclusive economic zone in the Baltic borders Denmark and Sweden.

f) Visitors are attracted by the sea to the north and the mountains to the south.

By Kinga & Marysia

Reading – missing sentences strategy

Warsaw is the capital city of Poland.[?.................]. Warsaw became the capital of Poland in 1918. It is located in the center of the country. It is also the biggest city in my country. Warsaw is a beautiful and extraordinary city. In Warsaw there live a lot of people. [?.............................].There are many relics and places which everyone should see!

The capital of Poland has a long and complicated history. The city was severely destroyed during World War II. [?..................].Some of the historic places were restored to their original form.[?...................]. So it is really an old city. Among other Warsaw's attractions there are: historic Old Town with famous Zygmunt's Column and the Mermaid Statue.

There are many good restaurants and cafes with outstanding designs to be found in Warsaw. The capital of Poland should definitely be on the list of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe.

Missing sentences:

a) Warsaw is not the Polish capital since 1596.

b) There are about 1 700 000 people living in Warsaw.

c) almost 85 % buildings were razed to the ground

d­) Warsaw was built in 1200 year.

By Martina

Description of Cracow!

Cracow is a second largest Polish city, located in the south of Poland. (?......................) It used to be a capital city. It has a very rich history, including being a city where Polish kings lived. Today, Cracow is a touristic, cultural, and industrial city. (?......................) There are 11 big and several small, often situated in cosy cellars, theatres in Cracow. You can do many other things in this historical city, for example visit the Manggha Museum of Japanese’s Art and Culture or the Czartoryski Museum with paintings of Leonardo da Vinci. (?........................) Recently, Cracow has become a business center for many international companies. (?.....................) This is Cracow!

Missing sentences:

a) There are also many theaters, operas, and galleries.

b) In 2006 it was one of five most popular cities of Europe.

c) There are numerous objects worth-seeing, such as the Wawel Castle, Barbican, the Main Market Square, Cloth Hall, or the Kazimierz district.

d) Many young professionals can find a job there.

By Wiktoria