Lesson 1 How Others See Me

Exercise 2.3
Read the text below and note some information about Manila Bay. Use these
pieces of information in formulating five sentences with embedded clauses. Write your
sentences on a sheet of paper.
Why Manila Bay is a Tourist Attraction 5
It is considered one of the best natural harbors in Southeast Asia. With a total
coastline of 190 km, the bay extends from the province of Bataan to the north and the
province of Cavite to the south. Scattered along the shores of Bataan and Cavite are a
number of beaches, resorts, foliages and volcanoes.
The most popular segment of the bay is that part in Manila where Fort Santiago,
the old Spanish fort, still stands. Along the bay is a row of important and historic tourist
destinations and commercial areas, which include the walled-city of Intramuros, the
Cultural Center of the Philippines, Star City, Coconut Palace, the United States
Embassy, Manila Yacht Club, the Philippine Senate, and Manila Ocean Park.
Recently, a promenade was constructed along the bay beside Roxas Boulevard.
Every day, hundreds of tourists and metro Manila residents come here to jog, stroll
around, bike, skate, listen to music from live acoustic bands, sample the foods from a
row of restaurants and snack areas, or simply watch the breathtaking Manila Bay
sunset.
Along this 2-km walk are coconut trees, foliage, and park benches. Just a decade
ago, this part of the bay was unlighted, unpaved, and was a popular hangout spot for
thieves, substance-users and pimps. Today, it is well-lighted with a row of huge
kaleidoscopic lamp posts. At nights, it is never without sightseers and lovers taking a
romantic stroll. Another relatively new attraction along the bay is the SM Mall of Asia
(MOA). Further south of Roxas Boulevard and near the coastal road to Cavite stands
the third-largest mall in the world. On its Open Concert Grounds along the bay, MOA
had hosts a number of international events, which include international fireworks
competitions and concerts by Alicia Keys, David Archuleta and Justin Bieber.
Task 3. Listen up
Listen as your teacher reads a historical background of Manila Bay. Take down
helpful notes to help you confirm the discussion of the following statements in the read
text.
Put a check mark () for an information that is presented by the text, and put a
cross mark () for an information that is not discussed. Review your answers after the
second reading of the text.
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