2 a) Think of a question to ask about each landmark. Listen, read and see if you can answer them. b) Read again and write down one unusual fact about each place. Compare it with your partner's.

a) Questions to ask about each landmark:

• Malahide Castle: Is it really haunted?
• Edinburgh Castle: What events led to the construction of this castle?
• Conwy Castle: How was it able to withstand sieges?
• Tower of London: Is it true that if ravens leave the tower it will collapse?

b) Unusual facts about each place:

• Malahide Castle: People often see ghosts there.
• Edinburgh Castle: It was built on top of an extinct volcano.
• Conwy Castle: It took seven years to build.
• Tower of London: There's a legend that says if the ravens ever fly away, the Tower will fall down.