You are going to read texts about three European cities that are renowned for shopping: Barcelona, London and Milan.
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A |
The most famous places to go shopping are Oxford street, which has almost 300 shops, and Harrods. Harrods is one of the most famous department stores in the world. |
B |
In Barcelona, shops are open from 10 am to 8.30 pm, closed on Sundays and on Spanish public holidays. Some shops are open 24 hours a day. |
C |
The most famous shopping area in Milan is the Golden Triangle. |
D |
Enjoy Spanish fashion, visit one of the many Zara or Mango megastores or buy the young trendy Spanish brands as Desigual and Bershka in the city centre. |
E |
Alternative, dynamic and stylish. |
F |
Combine the Spanish culture with shopping pleasure walking around the Barrí Gotic, one of the oldest districts of Barcelona with some Roman remains. Here you may find many bookstores, handcraft shops, music stores and much more. |
G |
Usually shops are open from 9.30 am to 12.30 and from 3.30 to 7.30 pm in winter and from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and from 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm in summer. |
H |
Shopping lovers choose Milan to buy the best of Italian fashion and design. |
I |
In London shops are open every day from 9 am to 6 pm, and have 'late night shopping' on Thursday. |
The paragraphs are still in the wrong order.
Divide the texts into four parts (two or three paragraphs).
You could also swap your questions with another group.