B. Listening comprehension – Matching exercise

Now that you have read the article about Devon on pages 26-29 of English NowNo 125, watch this video about the city of Plymouth. Then match the places you heard about with their descriptions.


1. Plymouth Hoe
a. A site built on previous fortifications from the 17th century.
2. The Royal Citadel
b. A beautiful house located three miles east of Plymouth.
3. The National Marine Aquarium
c. The neighbourhood where you can find the Royal Dockyard with a memorial to Polar explorer Robert Scott.
4. Saltram House
d. The place that offers the best views of the town.
5. Barbican Waterfront
e. Two villages are located in this area.
6. The Mayflower Museum and Steps
f. The neighbourhood where you’ll find the Guildhall and the Merchant's House.
7. Plymouth city centre
g. A place where you can discover exhibits about the world’s oceans.
8. Historic Devonport
h. A neighbourhood with lots of cobblestone streets, near the harbour.
9. Crownhill Fort
i. A place attracting lots of American tourists.
10. Mount Edgcumbe Country Park
j. The largest and best-preserved fort of the city.

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