Read the tourist guide for Athens. Match headings A–F with paragraphs 1–5 (there is an extra one you do not need to use) and fill the gaps with a/the or zero (no) article.

A Eating out

B Look at the future

C A map of the city

D How to see it

E History and shopping

F The heat is on

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………….. Athens is ………….. very hot and busy city. There are a lot of people and there is a lot of traffic. The best way to see ………….. Athens is walking. Do not drive because it is not safe and the buses are very crowded.

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It is easy to get around. There are three main streets in ………….. centre of ………….. city, between two main squares. They are ………….. Constitution Square and ………….. Concord Square. A lot of the fabulous buildings and streets in old ………….. Athens are in a small area near ………….. modern city centre.

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You can walk from ………….. Acropolis, which has wonderful views of ………….. sea, to ………….. old Agora market place. This is near ………….. Plaka area of ………….. Athens which has colourful houses, old streets, shops and cafés. Try and see a performance at the Dionysos theatre. Theatre was an important part of Greek culture and Dionysos is wonderful.

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But ………….. Athens is also getting ready for the future. A lot is changing for the Olympic games. There is ………….. new International airport near ………….. Athens in ………….. Sparta and the main streets in ………….. centre of ………….. city are cleaner and safer.

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Finally, food and drink. There are a lot of special dishes in Greece. Dolomades (stuffed vine leaves) and mousaka are my favourites. The deserts are delicious too! ………….. Athens is ………….. fantastic city. Wear comfortable shoes and come for a taste of history.