writing about city in arabie saoudite
Historic Al-Dir'iya
Al-Diri’ya, the historic town and famous oasis, is located on the
northwestern outskirts of Riyadh.
The (1) of the old city of Al-Diri’ya, which consist entirely of mud brick structures, can be seen
on either side of the valley Wadi Hanifa. There are three districts, Ghusyba, Al-Mulaybeed, and Turaif, and they are set on
top of hills overlooking the valley.
The oldest part of Al-Diri’ya was Ghusyba, which dates back to the mid-ninth century AH. Ghusyba was the First Saudi
State capital until 1100AH.
Al-Diri’ya also became a religious centre after Muhammad Ibn Saud, ruler of Al-Diri’ya, invited a religious scholar by the
name of Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdul Wahab there and implemented his religious views.
Strong protective walls with several observation (2) were built to protect Al-Diri’ya from foreign
invaders. The length of the wall was approximately 14 km and it was made of small and large stones as well as mud.
The old city of Al-Diri’ya also contains numerous historic structures. For example, there is the
(3) Salwa Palace, which is the largest palace on the site and was the home of the Al Saud Amirs
and Imams during the First Saudi State. A(n) (4) structure all visitors should see is the Saad bin
Saud Palace, famous for its courtyard.
Visitors to the area can also see a famous (5) here which was built during the reign of
Mohammad bin Saud. Students from all parts of the Arabian Peninsula used to travel here so it became a centre for
religious education.
Other sights include the Guest House and the Al-Turaif Bath House. At the Guest House one can see a(n)
(6) building with a number of small courtyards surrounded by rooms while at the Bath House
visitors can admire the different styles of (7) .
1. Luckily, there was no delay and the train left .
2. , there was a kind prince living in a big castle.
3. We arrived at the conference just for the beginning of the first seminar.
4. It’s nice to have a meal out .
5. my husband arrived home from work, the kids had already gone to bed.
6. , the patient’s condition is stable.
7. Working together, they cleaned the entire house .
8. The local residents the building of a new shopping centre as it will cause heavy traffic.
9. I have an early start tomorrow. I have to at half past six.
10. Story time . It’s time you went to bed, kids.
11. I’m afraid I must . I have to be at work by nine.
12. Everyone who Jamie’s idea, please raise your hands.
13. The kids are unusually quiet. I wonder what they .
14. Did you eventually get what you ?
15. I to leave my house when Martin called and cancelled our meeting.
B. Complete the following sentences with a suitable phrase from each box. Make any necessary changes.
by the time in no time on time once upon a time for the time being in time from time to time
be over be up to be up be after be against be about be for be off
GRAMMAR
1. ‘Are you going bowling next Thursday?’ Frank asked the boys.
Frank wanted to know .
2. ‘Did I lock the door before leaving my house?’ Ned asked himself.
Ned wondered .
3. ‘Do you know how to ski?’ Adam asked Guy.
Adam asked Guy .
4. ‘Stand behind the line,’ said the security guard.
The security guard told me .
5. ‘Could you pass me the salt, Robert?’ said Abdullah.
Abdullah asked Robert .
C. Rewrite the following sentences using Reported Speech.
1. The little boy said, ‘I didn’t break the window yesterday.’ deny
2. ‘Oh! Dad, please let me go to the festival today!’ said Alex. beg
3. ‘Let’s have chicken for dinner,’ my brother said. suggest
4. ‘I’m not at all satisfied with the service at this restaurant,’ the customer told the manager. complain
5. ‘Don’t forget to buy some bread when you return,’ Mike told me. remind
D. Rewrite the sentences using the verbs given and Reported Speech.
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F. Read the text and complete the blanks with the correct form of the words in capitals.
1. Tony wondered where he had left his car keys.
Tony wondered.
2. The man asked the shop assistant whether there was a discount.
the man asked the shop assistant.
3. The teacher asked the students not to make noise.
the teacher said.
4. Bert asked me what time my plane left the following morning.
Bert asked me.
5. My father wanted to know who had directed that documentary.
my father asked.
6. The police asked Mr Preston to tell them what had happened the previous night.
the police asked Mr Preston.
E. Rewrite the sentences using Direct Speech.
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Historic Al-Dir'iya
Al-Diri’ya, the historic town and famous oasis, is located on the
northwestern outskirts of Riyadh.
The (1) of the old city of Al-Diri’ya, which consist entirely of mud brick structures, can be seen
on either side of the valley Wadi Hanifa. There are three districts, Ghusyba, Al-Mulaybeed, and Turaif, and they are set on
top of hills overlooking the valley.
The oldest part of Al-Diri’ya was Ghusyba, which dates back to the mid-ninth century AH. Ghusyba was the First Saudi
State capital until 1100AH.
Al-Diri’ya also became a religious centre after Muhammad Ibn Saud, ruler of Al-Diri’ya, invited a religious scholar by the
name of Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdul Wahab there and implemented his religious views.
Strong protective walls with several observation (2) were built to protect Al-Diri’ya from foreign
invaders. The length of the wall was approximately 14 km and it was made of small and large stones as well as mud.
The old city of Al-Diri’ya also contains numerous historic structures. For example, there is the
(3) Salwa Palace, which is the largest palace on the site and was the home of the Al Saud Amirs
and Imams during the First Saudi State. A(n) (4) structure all visitors should see is the Saad bin
Saud Palace, famous for its courtyard.
Visitors to the area can also see a famous (5) here which was built during the reign of
Mohammad bin Saud. Students from all parts of the Arabian Peninsula used to travel here so it became a centre for
religious education.
Other sights include the Guest House and the Al-Turaif Bath House. At the Guest House one can see a(n)
(6) building with a number of small courtyards surrounded by rooms while at the Bath House
visitors can admire the different styles of (7) .
1. Luckily, there was no delay and the train left .
2. , there was a kind prince living in a big castle.
3. We arrived at the conference just for the beginning of the first seminar.
4. It’s nice to have a meal out .
5. my husband arrived home from work, the kids had already gone to bed.
6. , the patient’s condition is stable.
7. Working together, they cleaned the entire house .
8. The local residents the building of a new shopping centre as it will cause heavy traffic.
9. I have an early start tomorrow. I have to at half past six.
10. Story time . It’s time you went to bed, kids.
11. I’m afraid I must . I have to be at work by nine.
12. Everyone who Jamie’s idea, please raise your hands.
13. The kids are unusually quiet. I wonder what they .
14. Did you eventually get what you ?
15. I to leave my house when Martin called and cancelled our meeting.
B. Complete the following sentences with a suitable phrase from each box. Make any necessary changes.
by the time in no time on time once upon a time for the time being in time from time to time
be over be up to be up be after be against be about be for be off
GRAMMAR
1. ‘Are you going bowling next Thursday?’ Frank asked the boys.
Frank wanted to know .
2. ‘Did I lock the door before leaving my house?’ Ned asked himself.
Ned wondered .
3. ‘Do you know how to ski?’ Adam asked Guy.
Adam asked Guy .
4. ‘Stand behind the line,’ said the security guard.
The security guard told me .
5. ‘Could you pass me the salt, Robert?’ said Abdullah.
Abdullah asked Robert .
C. Rewrite the following sentences using Reported Speech.
1. The little boy said, ‘I didn’t break the window yesterday.’ deny
2. ‘Oh! Dad, please let me go to the festival today!’ said Alex. beg
3. ‘Let’s have chicken for dinner,’ my brother said. suggest
4. ‘I’m not at all satisfied with the service at this restaurant,’ the customer told the manager. complain
5. ‘Don’t forget to buy some bread when you return,’ Mike told me. remind
D. Rewrite the sentences using the verbs given and Reported Speech.
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F. Read the text and complete the blanks with the correct form of the words in capitals.
1. Tony wondered where he had left his car keys.
Tony wondered.
2. The man asked the shop assistant whether there was a discount.
the man asked the shop assistant.
3. The teacher asked the students not to make noise.
the teacher said.
4. Bert asked me what time my plane left the following morning.
Bert asked me.
5. My father wanted to know who had directed that documentary.
my father asked.
6. The police asked Mr Preston to tell them what had happened the previous night.
the police asked Mr Preston.
E. Rewrite the sentences using Direct Speech.
ENGLISH IN USE
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