Page 54 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - 15-minute Italian

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Warm up (1minute)
Say the days of the week Sightseeing
in Italian. (pp.28–9) Most national museums close on Mondays; a few
How do you say “At six are open on some public holidays. Many stores
o’clock”? (pp.30–1) close for lunch, especially in small towns, and
Ask “What time is it?” public buildings and banks are generally closed
(pp.30–1) in the afternoon. Stores often close on Sundays,
except in some tourist areas.

Words to remember (4 minutes)
Familiarize yourself with these words and
test yourself using the cover flap.
la guida guidebook
lah gweedah
la tariffa ridotta discount rate
lah tareefah reedottah
l’orario di apertura (m) opening times
lorareeoh dee apertoorah
il giorno festivo public holiday
eel jornoh festeevoh
l’entrata libera free admission
lentratah leebayrah
la visita guidata
lah veeseetah gweedatah
guided tour

Cultural tip You will be asked to pay an admission fee in most museums,
historic buildings, and even some churches. Children (bambini), students
(studenti), or pensioners (pensionati) can ask for the discount rate, which
is sometimes available.

In conversation (3 minutes)

È aperto oggi pomeriggio? Sì, ma chiudiamo alle sei. C’è l’accesso per i disabili?
ay apertoh ojjee see, mah kyoodeeamoh chay lacchayssoh per
pomereejjoh allay say ee deezabeelee
Are you open this Yes, but we close at Do you have access for
afternoon? six o’clock. the disabled?