🏨🥰🧐Sightseeing elsewhere: Jakarta – a one-day trip (A2+, present simple)🧐🥰🏨

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A one-day trip in Jakarta is a good way to see culture and meet local people. Jakarta is a big city and it is very busy, but it has many interesting places. You can see history, buildings, food, and markets in one day.

In the morning, you visit the National Monument, also called Monas. It is very tall and stands in the center of the city. You go to the top and see Jakarta from above. Around the monument, many local people walk, relax, and take photos. Some people play sports or ride bicycles. You watch daily life and take photos. It is a very good start for the day.

After that, you go to Kota Tua, the old town of Jakarta. The buildings are old and show Dutch history. You walk in the square and visit small museums. Many people rent bicycles or watch street performers. You talk to local people and see their life. The streets are beautiful and the atmosphere is nice. You can also buy small souvenirs in the area.

At lunchtime, you eat Indonesian food in a local restaurant. You try nasi goreng, satay, or mie goreng. The food is very tasty and cheap. Eating local food helps you understand culture. People in Jakarta are friendly and happy to talk to tourists.

In the afternoon, you visit Chinatown, also called Glodok. This area is busy and colorful. You see Chinese temples, small shops, and markets. People sell food, tea, and medicine. You try street food and meet local people. The market is full of colors and smells.

After that, you visit Istiqlal Mosque. It is very large and beautiful. Near the mosque, you see Jakarta Cathedral. The buildings show that different religions live together in peace.

This one-day trip shows history, culture, and friendly people in Jakarta. You learn about local life and enjoy the city. It is a good day for tourists who want to know Jakarta.

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Vocabulary:

to meet people – to see and talk to new people
to be busy – to have a lot of things to do or many people around
to be called – to have a name
to relax – to rest and feel calm
to ride a bicycle – to move on a bike using your feet on the pedals
to watch daily life – to look at what people do every day
Dutch history – the story of the Netherlands and its people in the past
a square – an open place in a town or city with streets around it
to rent a bike – to pay money to use a bicycle for a short time
to watch street performers – to look at people who show music, dance, or acting on the street
an area – a part of a city or place
lunchtime – the time when people eat lunch, usually in the middle of the day
to be tasty – to taste good
to be full of smells – to have many smells that you can notice
peace – a time or place with no fighting or problems
to enjoy – to feel happy or have fun doing something

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Match the word to the definition

Words:

to meet people
to be busy
to be called
to relax
to ride a bicycle
to watch daily life
Dutch history
a square
to rent a bike
to watch street performers
an area
lunchtime
to be tasty
to be full of smells
peace
to enjoy

Definitions:

A. a part of a city or place
B. to feel happy or have fun doing something
C. to pay money to use a bicycle for a short time
D. a time when people eat lunch, usually in the middle of the day
E. to have many smells that you can notice
F. the story of the Netherlands and its people in the past
G. to see and talk to new people
H. to look at people who show music, dance, or acting on the street
I. a time or place with no fighting or problems
J. an open place in a town or city with streets around it
K. to move on a bike using your feet on the pedals
L. to rest and feel calm
M. to have a lot of things to do or many people around
N. to taste good
O. to have a name
P. to look at what people do every day

Answers:

1-G, 2-M, 3-O, 4-L, 5-K, 6-P,
7-F, 8-J, 9-C, 10-H, 11-A, 12-D,
13-N, 14-E, 15-I, 16-B

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True or false:

To relax means to feel calm and rest.
To be full of smells means there are no smells.
To watch street performers means to see people performing music, dance, or acting on the street.
An area is a type of food.
To ride a bicycle means to fly in the sky.
To be tasty means the food tastes good.
To meet people means to talk to new people.
Dutch history is the story of Indonesia.
To enjoy means to feel sad or bored when doing something.
To be called means to have a name.
Peace is a time with fighting and problems.
Lunchtime is the time in the morning when people wake up.
To watch daily life means to see what people do every day.
A square is a big open place in a town or city.
To rent a bike means to pay money to use a bicycle for a short time.
To be busy means to have nothing to do.

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Answers:

1-T, 2-F, 3-T, 4-F, 5-F, 6-T, 7-T,
8-F, 9-F, 10-T, 11-F, 12-F, 13-T,
14-T, 15-T, 16-F

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True or false:

Chinatown has Chinese temples, shops, and markets.
Visitors cannot buy souvenirs in Kota Tua.
Many people rent bicycles in Kota Tua.
Jakarta is a big and busy city.
People cannot try street food in Chinatown.
At lunchtime, tourists only eat western food.
Around the National Monument, people walk, relax, and ride bicycles.
Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral are the same building.
In Kota Tua, all buildings are new.
You can try Indonesian food like nasi goreng, satay, and mie goreng.
The National Monument is in Kota Tua.
In Kota Tua, there are old buildings and small museums.
Visitors can watch street performers in Kota Tua.
A one-day trip shows history, culture, and local life.
People cannot go to the top of the National Monument.
Chinatown is quiet and has no markets.

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Answers:

1-T, 2-F, 3-T, 4-T, 5-F, 6-F, 7-T,
8-F, 9-F, 10-T, 11-F, 12-T, 13-T,
14-T, 15-F, 16-F

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Multiple choice, one answer correct:

1. Where is the National Monument (Monas) located?
a) In Chinatown
b) In Kota Tua
c) In the center of Jakarta

2. What can visitors do at the top of Monas?
a) Eat Indonesian food
b) Buy souvenirs
c) Watch Jakarta from above

3. What do people do around the National Monument?
a) Only take photos
b) Walk, relax, play sports, ride bicycles
c) Swim and ride boats

4. What is special about Kota Tua?
a) Modern shopping centers
b) Beaches and parks
c) Old buildings and small museums

5. What can tourists do in Kota Tua?
a) Visit a zoo
b) Go to the aquarium
c) Rent bicycles and watch street performers

6. What food can visitors try at lunchtime?
a) Pizza and pasta
b) Nasi goreng, satay, mie goreng
c) Burgers and fries

7. What is Chinatown also called?
a) Glodok
b) Kota Tua
c) Monas

8. What can you see in Chinatown?
a) Chinese temples, and more
b) Only restaurants
c) Beaches

9. What can visitors try in Chinatown?
a) Street food
b) Nasi goreng only
c) Pizza

10. What does a one-day trip in Jakarta show?
a) Only food
b) Only buildings
c) History, culture, and local life

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Answers:

1-c, 2-c, 3-b, 4-c, 5-c,
6-b, 7-a, 8-a, 9-a, 10-c

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Fill in, words below:

ride – enjoy – interesting – square – performers –
meet – markets – daily life –
called – history –
relax – bike

You can __________ people around the National Monument.
Jakarta is a busy city with many __________ places.
The National Monument is __________ Monas.
People __________ and walk around the monument.
Some people __________ a bicycle near Monas.
You can watch __________ of local people at the monument.
Kota Tua has old buildings that show Dutch _________.
There is a big __________ in Kota Tua.
Tourists can rent a __________ in Kota Tua.
People watch street __________ in Kota Tua.
Chinatown is a colorful area with __________ and temples.
The one-day trip helps you __________ the city and learn about local life.

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Full version:

You can meet people around the National Monument.
Jakarta is a busy city with many interesting places.
The National Monument is called Monas.
People relax and walk around the monument.
Some people ride a bicycle near Monas.
You can watch daily life of local people at the monument.
Kota Tua has old buildings that show Dutch history.
There is a big square in Kota Tua.
Tourists can rent a bike in Kota Tua.
People watch street performers in Kota Tua.
Chinatown is a colorful area with markets and temples.
The one-day trip helps you enjoy the city and learn about local life.

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Match question and answer:

Questions

What can tourists see in Jakarta?
Where do people go first in the morning?
Who is around the National Monument?
How is the National Monument special?
What can visitors find in Kota Tua?
Which activities can tourists try in Kota Tua?
Where do people eat lunch?
What dishes are popular for lunch?
What is interesting in Chinatown?
Who works in Chinatown markets?
What can tourists notice near Istiqlal Mosque?
Why do tourists like this one-day trip?

Answers

a. They learn about local life and enjoy the culture and city.
b. Visitors see Chinese temples, shops, and colorful markets.
c. Nasi goreng, satay, and mie goreng are very common.
d. At local restaurants serving Indonesian dishes.
e. Many local people walk, take photos, and do sports.
f. There are old buildings, small museums, and a large square.
g. It is very tall and you can see the city from above.
h. Local people sell food, tea, and other goods.
i. Most visitors start at the National Monument.
j. They can rent bicycles and watch street performers.
k. They can explore history, buildings, food, and markets.
l. They see Jakarta Cathedral close by, showing different religions live together.

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Answer:

1-k, 2-i, 3-e, 4-g, 5-f, 6-j, 7-d,
8-c, 9-b, 10-h, 11-l, 12-a

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Interview with a Jakarta Tour Guide

1. Q: What can tourists see in Jakarta?
A: They can explore history, buildings, food, and markets.

2. Q: Where do people go first in the morning?
A: Most visitors start at the National Monument.

3. Q: Who is around the National Monument?
A: Many local people walk, take photos, and do sports.

4. Q: How is the National Monument special?
A: It is very tall and you can see the city from above.

5. Q: What can visitors find in Kota Tua?
A: There are old buildings, small museums, and a large square.

6. Q: Which activities can tourists try in Kota Tua?
A: They can rent bicycles and watch street performers.

7. Q: Where do people eat lunch?
A: At local restaurants serving Indonesian dishes.

8. Q: What dishes are popular for lunch?
A: Nasi goreng, satay, and mie goreng are very common.

9. Q: What is interesting in Chinatown?
A: Visitors see Chinese temples, shops, and colorful markets.

10. Q: Who works in Chinatown markets?
A: Local people sell food, tea, and other goods.

11. Q: What can tourists notice near Istiqlal Mosque?
A: They see Jakarta Cathedral close by, showing different religions live together.

12. Q: Why do tourists like this one-day trip?
A: They learn about local life and enjoy the culture and city.

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