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Are you ready to embark on a magical journey around the globe? As you are headed off
on this great adventure, your friends and family left a few notes for you. Read the notes
they wrote and determine the meaning of some of the unknown words.
Now that you’ve read all the well-wishes, it’s time to go! Collect your PLANE TICKET and move on to the next adventure.
My Dear Friend, Now that you are
becoming such a frequent traveler, I rarely see you! I know this trip is only temporary and you’ll be back soon, but I’ll miss you more than I miss the heat in winter! HAVE FUN!
Love, Terry
To My Marvelous Child, Now, I recognize that
you are all grown up, but I can’t believe you’re headed out into the world all by yourself! As
much as I’d prefer you to stay at home, I’m proud of all you have accomplished in life so far and support all of your crazy travel dreams! Have the time of your life!
Love, Mom
Dear My BFF, I’d say you are
abandoning me, but I know you’d never leave me for good!
Don’t forget to describe every single fantastic
adventure in your journal and
take the maximum number of pictures possible so that I can
see EVERY SINGLE THING you
did on the trip. Have a blasty blast!
Love, Your BFF
1) Which word means the
same as frequent?
Aalways
Boften
Cfew
2) Which word means the
same as rarely?
Aoften
Bhardly
Cregularly
3) Which word means the
same as temporary?
Alengthy
Blong
Cbrief
4) Which word means the
same as recognize?
Aforget
Badmit
Cignore
5) Which word means the
same as prefer?
Arefuse
Bdislike
Cfavor
6) Which word means the
same as accomplished?
Aachieved
Bforgotten
Ctraveled
7) Which word means the
same as abandoning?
Aleaving
Bstopping
Ckeeping
8) Which word means the
same as describe?
Ahide
Breport
Ctake
9) Which word means the
same as maximum?
Asmallest
Bleast
Cmost
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Welcome to Germany! Germany is alive with history, and one of the historical sites you are considering experiencing is
the Brandenburg Gate. Before you go, though, you check out the reviews on travel sites to make sure it is worth seeing.
To complete the reviews, fill in the blanks with the missing words using context clues and the provided word bank.
So, what do you think? Is Brandenburg Gate worth a visit?
Collect your LUGGAGE and move on to the next adventure.
Word Bank Be careful! There are extra words.
dislike separated
monuments breathtaking
people arriving
appreciate aglow
symbol long
brief crowded
read house
Brandenburg Gate Rated #3 of 853 things to do in Berlin, Germany
“A MUST SEE for History Buffs!”
“If you ________ a good historical site, you can’t miss Brandenburg Gate! I brushed up on my history before ________ and took the time to _______ all of the plaques around the gate, and it was definitely worth my while to learn more. The statues on top of the gate are ____________ and truly a wonder to behold! Do not miss this attraction!”
“A quick stop along the way.”
“As one of the ____________ that survived World War 2, you’ll be amazed from the moment you arrive at Brandenburg. Be forewarned: it’s a ____________ tourist attraction with people buzzing about everywhere you look. My family’s visit was ____________ , only taking a few minutes to admire the statue, take a selfie or two and then move on.
“A view you can’t miss.”
“When one thinks of Berlin, they immediately think of Brandenburg Gate as a ____________. The way that it ____________ the east and the west sides of the city is fascinating and tells quite the story of Berlin’s history. The gate looks different depending on the time of day you go– arrive during the nighttime hours to see it ____________ with sparkling lights.”