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British National Parks

The Lake District

Pre-reading task.

Are there many places of natural beauty in your country? What are they? Which of them would you recommend to visit?

1. Read the text and complete it by putting the correct form of the word into each gap.

The Lake District

The Lake District is a ___1___ area in the north-west of England. And it has some of England’s ___2___ scenery. Some admiring ___3___ called it “A paradise of mountain scenery and magical life”. ___4___ lakes lie in deep hollows dug out by the glacier which covered Britain during the Ice Age. Green hills, herds of ___5___, and solitary farms scattered here and there are typical of this remote and ___6___beautiful part of England.

The Lake District is a ___7___ Park, which means that special care is taken to make sure that the beauty of the countryside is not spoiled. The people who are responsible for preserving the Lake District’s natural beauty are members of the National Trust.

The National Trust is a public ___8___ which is financed by ordinary people who pay to become members. The Trust was set up in 1895 by three people who thought that industrialization could spoil the countryside and ancient buildings of England and Wales. The National Trust members keep an eye on ___9___ gardens, whole villages, lakes and hills, abbeys, ___10___ and Roman antiquities.

1. mountain

2. beautiful

3. visit

4. picture

5. sheep

6. surprise

7. nation

8. organize

9. fame

10. history

1. Ask four questions of different types to each sentence.

The Lake District is a mountainous area in the north-west of England.

The National Trust was set up in 1895.

1. Put the following sentences into the active voice.

Special care is taken to make sure that the beauty of the countryside is not spoiled.

The National Trust is financed by ordinary people.

The Trust was set up in 1895 by three people.

Snowdonia National Park

1. Read the text quickly and match headings A-H to paragraphs 1 – 8. There is one heading you will not need to use.

2. Chose the most suitable activity for your family members.

Snowdonia National Park is one of the biggest in Britain. It's certainly the loftiest, boasting the highest peak in England and Wales. But there's far more to Snowdonia National Park than Mount Snowdon. The Park covers 823 square miles; nine mountain ranges lie within its boundaries, containing over 90 peaks and 100 lakes - plenty of space for fantastic outdoor activities for every age and ability.

For those who prefer their outdoor fun on 2 wheels, we’ve got you covered. Our forests are full of exciting man-made single tracks – including Coed y Brenin Forest Park, the largest dedicated trail centre in the UK with around 90 miles of routes. There are off-road grassy tracks, rocky trials and ancient paths that lattice our natural landscapes. We have countless miles of dedicated cycle paths and plenty of gentle, family-friendly lake and riverside routes too. Discover seriously steep challenges and gentle off-road recreational cruises, long-distance trails and short trips along the coast. We've even got world-class mountain biking in our forests and rocky mountains. These super fast flowing trails have rollers, jumps, drops and rock features. Whatever your skill level you will find the perfect path in Snowdonia.

Horse riders and pony trekkers have an inspiring choice of bridle paths and routes that take them along wooded vales and up into our glorious high country. Absolute beginners and accomplished expert riders are equally welcome at equine centres in coast and country locations. One of our classic rides is half-day trek trough urged terrain and open mountains, with the Snowdon range on one side and the Irish Sea on the other.

We have around 200 miles of coastline, big beaches, tiny coves, slipways, harbours and marinas. Outstandingly beautiful estuaries, open seas, sheltered waters, lakes and rivers. We have locations and facilities that make all kinds of watersports enthusiasts very happy indeed, from hardcore surfers and sailors to those who fancy a pleasant paddle on the lake. Sailing is superb all along the coast, from the sheltered waters of the Menai Strait to the open seas. There are charming little sailing centres, attractive harbours at places like Porthmadog and Caernarfon, and a world-class marina at Pwllheli.

North Wales is home to fabulous sea fishing from sand and shingles beaches to estuaries and rocky shorelines. Fish from big beaches like Dinas Dinlle, or go deep and charter a boat from places like Conwy, the Menai Strait, Abersoch or Pwllheli. There are many mountain torrents and lazy lowland rivers for game fishermen too, and there’s also great coarse fishing at locations like Trawsfynydd Lake.

North Wales is home to 2 nature reserves: Conwy Nature Reserve and Bardsey Island National Nature Reserve. Go there not just for the scenery but for the teeming populations of Manx shearwaters, oystercatchers, razorbills and kittiwakes. The birdlife here is amazing. But the bird that all true twitchers really want to spot is the rare osprey. The RSPB’s Glaslyn Osprey Project near Porthmadog, is one of the few places in Britain where you may catch sight of them in the skies or by nest-cam.

We have around 20 courses, including one of the UK’s finest – Royal St David’s at Harlech, and the iconic link at Nefyn, perched on cliffs along the Llyn Peninsula. Courses at Aberdyfi, Porthmadog, Pwllheli and Bangor are part of the James Braid North Wales Golf Trail. With characteristics such as hilly terrain, rocky outcrops, gorse, elevated greens and a long par 4, out of reach to most golfers; it’s the perfect recipe to test your game.

For more information on all of Snowdonia's many outdoor activities, please visit http://www.visitsnowdonia.info

1. BIRDWATCHING

2. GENERAL INFORMATION

3. GOLF AS IT SHOULD BE

4. IN THE SADDLE

5. EXTREME SPORT IN SNOWDONIA

6. BIKE IT

7. GONE FISHING

8. ON THE WATER

9. CONTACT US

1. Speaking. Invite your friend to spend holidays in Snowdonia National Park. Describe the activities using the pictures.