1. Before you read What are markets like where you live? What type of things do you buy at a market?
2. Listen and read.
INTERESTING MARKETS
We all love shopping, but have you ever wanted to go somewhere new and buy something different? What about visiting these interesting markets?
There aren’t any shops in this market, but there are a lot of shop boats! There’s been a market on this river for hundreds of years. You can buy fruit, vegetables, flowers and fish. But you have to get there before sunrise because it’s usually finished by 7am.
One of the most interesting markets in the world, Djemaa el Fna, is in the central square in Marrakech every day. This market is famous for selling leather bags and shoes and bright bowls and cups. After sunset, the market becomes even more charming. You can eat delicious food, listen to stories and watch snakes and monkeys doing tricks.
As the sun sets every night, the shops close and the market stalls arrive. This market started with just a few stalls, but it now fills many streets and squares in the area. You can buy lots of cheap souvenirs, pictures, clothes and jewellery.
In the historic neighbourhood of Jabal in Amman, a colourful, lively market takes place. It is known as Souk Jara. You can find lots of handmade things like jewellery, jam and other beautiful objects. There’s also plenty of music and food. Visit the market during the summer months and until September, from 10 am to 10 pm.
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This text talks about interesting markets in different parts of the world. It covers the floating markets in Indonesia, the Jemaa el-Fna market in Morocco, the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar in Thailand, and the Souk Jara market in Jordan, describing how these markets operate and what can be purchased in them. |
3 After you read Activity Book, page 19.
4 Work in pairs. Which market would you most like to visit? Why?
Student’s own answer
