Today I will tell you about an Egyptian city called Hurghada. Hurghada is a resort city on the Red Sea. In 1970 it was just a small fishing village. Now it has more than 200 hotels and 2 million tourists visit it every year. Fill in the gaps:
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Today I will tell you about an Egyptian ............. called Hurghada. Hurghada is a resort city on the Red Sea. In 1970 it was just a small fishing village. Now it has more than 200 hotels and 2 million tourists visit it every year. It all started when the Sheraton Hotel company decided to ................ a hotel there in the early 70s. It wanted to attract people who loved beach life to come and visit that wonderful place. Soon after that many hotels were built and .................. jobs were created. Hurghada became a city and many people started moving there to look for ............. . Now there are about 180,000 people living there. Many of them work in the tourism industry. Many of the hotels in Hurghada are 5 star hotels but it has many 2 star hotels too. Hurghada is the biggest ................. on the Red Sea. Many people who visit Hurghada come from Europe, America and Russia. They enjoy tasting Egyptian food and spending time relaxing on the beach. It is a nice place to stay in if you want to run away ................. the freezing temperatures in winter. Because Hurghada is easy to travel to by plane from Europe, it became the preferred place for a holiday for millions of Europeans. It has sandy beaches and moderate temperatures. Hurghada is a popular choice for a holiday because it is cheap. The official currency in Egypt is the Egyptian Pound. One Australian Dollar now is worth 4.7 Egyptian Pounds. The average income for an Egyptian is about 200 Egyptian Pounds a month. After visiting Hurghada, tourists go to other ................ cities in Egypt like Luxor and Aswan. They sometimes sail along the Nile on a boat and .......... visiting more places.
Questions and Answers:
What is the Egyptian city called?
The Egyptian city is called Hurghada.
Does it have cold weather?
No, it has moderate weather.
What sea is Hurghada on?
It is on the Red Sea.
Does Hurghada have many 5 stars hotels?
Yes, it does.
Where do people who visit Hurghada come from?
They come from Europe, America and Russia.
How many hotels are there in Hurghada?
There are about 200 hotels in Hurghada.
How many tourists visit Hurghada every year?
2 million tourists visit Hurghada every year.
What was Hurghada like in the 70s?
It was a small fishing village in the 70s.
What is the official currency in Egypt?
The Egyptian pound is the official currency in Egypt.
Is the Egyptian Pound more expensive than the Australian Dollar?
No, it is less expensive than the Australian Dollar.
Why do people visit Hurghada?
Because it has moderate weather and sandy beaches.
How many Egyptians live in Hurghada?
Nearly 180.000 Egyptians live in Hurghada.
Where do many people who live in Hurghada work?
They work in the tourism industry.
How much is the Egyptian Pound worth?
It is worth about 20 cents.
What was the first hotel that was built in Hurghada?
The Sheraton Hotel was the first hotel that was built in Hurghada.
How much does an Egyptian get a month?
An Egyptian gets about 200 Pounds per month.
