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6 Do You Know Where It Is? 9 Reading Before Reading 1. Which cities in the Middle East do you think have the best quality of life? 2. What do you base your opinions on? Give reasons. رابط الدرس www.ien.edu.sa King Fahd's Fountain THE BRIDE OF THE RED SEA 1 For 20 consecutive years, Jeddah has been named a "global city" by the GaWC for offering a high quality of life to its citizens. So what makes Jeddah a global city and one of the best 5 places to live in the Middle East? Residents and visitors point out several aspects relating to everyday life, such as the city's cultural diversity, modern architecture and engineering, rich cultural heritage, and high quality of education. 10 Jeddah is a leading destination for international students and travelers. It has several public and private universities that provide a very high standard of academics. Jeddah is also the gateway to the Holy City of Makkah and hosts 15 millions of pilgrims from around the world on their way to Hajj every year. Jeddah has been an example of modern architectural and engineering innovation since the 1980s. One of the city's major landmarks is 20 King Fahd's Fountain, the highest fountain in the world. It jets water as high as 312 meters (1024 feet) and can be seen from nearly everywhere in the city. Other landmarks include the NCB Tower, the IDB Tower, and the Jeddah 25 Municipality Tower. There are also plans to build the 1,000-meter high Kingdom Tower, which, when completed, will be the world's tallest building. 30 During the 1980's, many works of art were introduced into Jeddah's public areas, making it one of the largest open-air galleries in the world. Modern sculptures, ranging from abstract works to traditional coffee pots and 35 airplanes, decorate the pedestrian streets and roundabouts of the city. There are also a number of museums and galleries to visit. Bayt Naseef in Al-Balad was once home to the wealthy merchant family who hosted King 40 Abdulaziz Ibn Saud in 1925. Today, it houses a historic museum and heritage exhibits. 45 The historic center of Al-Balad is a charming blend of traditional houses and modern glass skyscrapers, and its huge marketplace features a combination of traditional sougs and designer boutiques. Today, huge efforts are being made to preserve its historical architecture. The city is also famous for its recreation. It is home to many famous football and athletic 50 clubs. A light breeze cools the coast in the Corniche area, where visitors can eat at the many restaurants, relax by the beach, and have fun at the amusement park. And the beautiful coral reefs of the Red Sea are popular 55 with scuba divers. There's always something interesting to do in Jeddah, the "Bride of the Red Sea." وزارة التعليم Ministry 64ucation 2024-1446 SG_03_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 64 30/4/24 12:32 AM

Which cities in the Middle East do you think have the best quality of life?

+ ▲ Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum and Mosque After Reading A. Choose the meaning of the underlined words that best fits the reading context. 1. for 20 consecutive years (line 1) a. recent 2. point out several aspects (line 6) a. ideas 3. a leading destination (line 10) a. popular 0 ▲ Bayt Naseef b. an unbroken series c. next or future c. features c. most important c. protects c. things joined b. ways b. winning b. holds 4. it houses a historic museum (line 39) a. visits 5. a combination of traditional sougs (line 44) a. mixture b. series of numbers B. Mark which of the following things a visitor can do in Jeddah, according to the article. 1. You can meet people from different cultures. Discussion 23456 2. You can study at university. 3. You can visit the world's tallest fountain. 4. You can see modern sculptures at Bayt Naseef. What city would you like to live in? Why? 5. You can go shopping in Al-Balad. 6. You can visit the Kingdom Tower. 10 Project Work in groups. Select a town or city in your country or in the world. Present its features to the class and say why you chose it. وزارة التعليم Ministry of Education 2024-1446 SG_03_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 65 65 30/4/24 12:32 AM

Choose the meaning of the underlined words that best fits the reading context.

Mark which of the following things a visitor can do in Jeddah, according to the article

What city would you like to live in? Why?

Work in groups. Select a town or city in your country or in the world. Present its features to the class and say why you chose it.