Describing your town / city

What is the first thing you are told about Bilbao?

Answer explanation

Bilbao es una de las ciudades más grandes de España.

Bilbao is one of the biggest cities in Spain.

Where exactly is Bilbao situated?

Answer explanation

Está en el norte del país, muy cerca de las montañas.

It is in the north of the country, very close to the mountains.

Apart from the Guggenheim museum, what is Bilbao also famous for? Select the three correct answers.

• its tapas bars

• its amazing buildings

• its cultural activities

• its music scene

Answer explanation

Bilbao es famoso por el museo Guggenheim, sus bares de tapas, sus actividades culturales, y sus fabulosos

edificios.

Bilbao is famous for the Guggenheim museum, its tapas bars, its cultural activities and its amazing buildings.

Ahat is the last comment made about Bilbao?

Answer explanation

Además, la vida nocturna en Bilbao es genial.

What's more, the night life is brilliant.

Where is Salamanca situated?

• In the centre of Spain.

• Near a port.

• Near the frontier with Portugal.

• Near the frontier with France.

Answer explanation

Salamanca es una ciudad pequeña situada bastante cerca de la frontera

portuguesa.

Salamanca is a small city situated quite close to the Portuguese frontier.

What is the climate like? Mention one detail.

Answer explanation

El clima es frío en invierno y caluroso en verano, pero las temperaturas nunca son muy extremas.

The climate is cold in winter and warm in summer, but the temperatures never are really extreme.

30 % of the population are

Answer explanation

El 30% de la población son estudiantes.

What is the city well-known for?

• its universities.

• its lively night life.

• its street food.

• its festivals.

Answer explanation

La ciudad es conocida por su vida nocturna animada.

The city is famous for its lively night life.

What is Salamanca ideal for?

Answer explanation

Salamanca es el sitio ideal para encontrar a españoles de tu edad.

Salamance is the ideal place to meet Spanish people your own age.