5 ACTIVATE Work in groups. Think of six towns in your country. Where do their names come from? Which names are strange? Compare your ideas.
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As an AI language model, I don't have a specific country or nationality. However, I can provide an example of how you can approach this task:
Example:
Group members: A, B, C
Towns:
London
Manchester
Liverpool
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Bath
Group discussion:
A: London is named after the River Thames, which was originally called the River Tamesis by the Romans. Manchester is believed to be named after the Roman fort Mamucium.
B: Liverpool is named after a pool or creek called the "Lifer," which was gradually corrupted into the name Liverpool. Glasgow comes from the Scottish Gaelic "Glaschu," which means "dear green place."
C: Edinburgh is named after Edwin, the king of the Angles who captured the area in the 7th century. Bath is named after the Roman Baths built in the town by the Romans.
A: I think the name "Glasgow" is strange because it doesn't sound like an English word.
B: I agree, but it's interesting how the name reflects the town's history and geography.
C: I also find the name "Bath" unusual because it's a single syllable and doesn't seem to reflect the town's Roman history as much as the other names do.
A: Overall, it's fascinating how the names of these towns reflect their rich history and cultural heritage.
B: Yes, and it shows how important it is to preserve and celebrate our cultural traditions, even in the names of our towns and cities.
C: I couldn't agree more.
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