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📧 An Email from Haifa

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Hi Lucas,

Thanks for your long email and the photos of the snow in Toronto! It looks so beautiful. Here in Haifa it almost never snows. In winter it rains, but most days are sunny and warm enough to walk around in a sweater.

You asked me about my city, so here are some facts. Haifa is built on the side of Mount Carmel, right above the sea. Because of the mountain, many streets are very steep, and there are even public staircases instead of roads. Haifa also has the Carmelit, a short underground train that climbs the mountain. It is one of the smallest subway systems in the world!

My favorite place is the Baha'i Gardens. They go down the mountain in nineteen terraces, with flowers, fountains and a golden dome in the middle. From the top, you can see the whole port.

What do you do after school in Canada? Do you play ice hockey? Write soon! Your friend, Shira

Questions

  1. What is the weather like in Haifa in winter?

  2. Why are there public staircases in Haifa?

  3. What is the Carmelit?

  4. What can you see from the top of the gardens?

Questions

  1. What is the weather like in Haifa in winter?

    1. It snows every day.
    2. It is very hot.
    3. It is always cloudy.
    4. It rains, but most days are sunny.

  2. Why are there public staircases in Haifa?

    1. Because the city is on a steep mountain.
    2. Because there are no cars.
    3. Because of the snow.
    4. Because of the port.

  3. What is the Carmelit?

    1. a garden
    2. a short underground train
    3. a beach
    4. a school

  4. What can you see from the top of the gardens?

    1. Toronto
    2. the desert
    3. the whole port
    4. Mount Everest

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