1. Welcome to Malta

 

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Now, it’s time for Paula and Carlos to prepare their journey and the first thing they have done is to visit the Official Tourism Site for Malta, Gozo and Comino on the Internet to find useful information.

Are you interested in knowing what useful information they have found? Let’s read about it:

The Republic of Malta is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, 80 km south of Sicily. Malta has a very sunny climate with a daily average of five to six hours sunshine in mid-winter to around 12 hours in summer. Winters are mild, with the occasional short chilly period brought about by the north and north-easterly winds from central Europe. Summers are hot, dry and very sunny. Day-time temperatures in summer are often mitigated by cooling sea breezes, but in spring and autumn a very hot wind from Africa occasionally brings high temperatures and humidity. The length of the dry season in summer is longer than in neighbouring Italy. Sea bathing is quite possible well in to the ‘winter’ months, and the peak season can last until mid-to late October. The Maltese coastal waters are generally clean and safe for swimming as there are no tides. Some bays are exposed to north and north-easterly winds which do produce some strong undercurrents at times. The Maltese Archipelago lies virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean and has a latitude more southerly than that of northern Tunisia. You are therefore advised to take precautions to ensure you avoid overexposure to the sun. Even in winter it is advisable to wear a suitable factor sunscreen for your skin type. This is important if you are out walking, or taking part in water sports.
In Malta you’ll explore 7000 years of history yet live passionately in the present. You’ll span the millennia with an astonishing array of things to discover. And wherever you go, the Islands’ scenery and architecture provide a spectacular backdrop. The colours are striking, honey-coloured stone against the deepest of Mediterranean blues. The Maltese Islands have been described as one big open-air museum. What makes them unique is that so much of their past is visible today. The sites to visit are endless – the Megalithic Temples, the underground St Paul’s and St. Agatha’s catacombs, The Knights of St. John’s significant sites, such as Fort St Angelo and Fort Rinella (home to the world’s largest canon).
As in Britain, the three-pin rectangular plug system is used and also driving is on the left. There are speed limits of 80 km/h on the open road and 50 km/h in built-up areas. National or international driving licenses are accepted.

 

AV – Actividad de Espacios en Blanco

Read the text again and find words or expressions for the following definitions. Write the answer in the space provided.
a. An extensive group of islands:
b. Moderately warm:
c. Unpleasantly cold:
d. Gentle winds:
e. Season characterized by maximum activity or demand:
f. Broad curved arms of the sea:
g. Excessive exposition:
h. An impressive display or range of a particular thing:
i. An underground cemetery:
j. A device consisting of metal pins that fit into holes in a socket to make an electrical connection:

 

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