San Francisco's Treasure Hunt

Work in groups and try to find the answers to the following questions about San Francisco's most famous sights.

1. Which famous bridge that appeared in the film The Graduate was declared the Seventh Wonder of the World in 1955?
2. When did the Golden Gate open?
3. In which film directed by Alfred Hitchcock did the Golden Gate appear?
4. Apart from the gusting winds which two other events have closed the Golden Gate bridge?
5. What was Alacatraz before it became a federal penitentiary?
6. Why is it advisable to dress in layers when you visit Alcatraz?
7. Which famous Tower gives us a 360 degree view of the city?
8. How long did it take to build the Golden Gate?
9. Who or what are 'The Painted Ladies' and where can you find the most famous in San Francisco?
10. Which San Francisco bridge is the longest high level in the world?

Now choose a neighborhood and write 4 questions about it for the other group to answer. (Do not forget to write down the answers in a separate file)

Suggested links:

http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco,_California