ALL ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA / READING COMPREHENSION TASK
Chapters_5 & 6 / IES de Castuera (2021_2022) 2nd Term
Chapter 5: Places of Interest
1. Why is South Africa famous as a producer of natural resources?
2. In general, how is tSouth African landscape?
3. Which are the most common animals in the Western Cape?
4. Why is Cape Town especially known for?
5. The Northern Cape is famous for the existence of diamonds. But, why is this place also
famous?
6. The Eastern Cape is known as a surfer’s paradise. What are the so-called ‘Big Five’?
7. Which is the smallest province of South Africa? Why is it famous?
Chapter 6: Natural Wonders and Tourist Attractions
1. Which are the most famous sites of Table Mountain National park? Can you mention
some of the most special visitors of this fantastic place?
2. Why is the Bourke’s Luck Potholes rock formation so special?
3. Which are the most common activities on the Garden Route?
4. Which are the origins of the popular sport ‘bungee jumping’? Nowadays, where do the
highest jumps take place?
5. What did Sol Kerzner do when he found the ruins of the palace next to Sun City?
6. What’s special about the 13th hole of the golf course at the Lost City?
