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ffi Look at the photos in the article. Which town
would you prefer to visit? Give reasons.

Read the article. For each town, say which of the topics below
The Cotswolds region in the centre of England boasts some
are mentioned.
of the most exquisite scenery in the country, as well as some
a eating out e sport of the quaintest villages, renowned for their golden Cotswold
b architecture f excursions stone. Alternatively, if shopping and nightlife are more your
c nighttife g culture and arts scene, both are readily available in some of the larger towns.
d shopping h surroundinglandscape Why not base a visit around two contrasting towns? They
make pedect partners for the ideal holiday!
Burford
' You can liven up a description by going beyond basic
Rich in history, Burford is situated twenty miles north of
vocabutary and using more elaborate words and
Oxford and is reminiscent of a town from a storybook. The
r phrases. This also hetps to avoid repetition. Compare:
High Street, which slopes gently down to the willow-fringed
There ore a lot of shops in the town centre. River Windrush, is Iined on either side with golden stone
rhe. town centre. boosfs imny3ss!v-9 o[:lopt: houses, some of which date back to the fifteenth century.
7n ?lloy
Often described as the southern gateway to the Cotswolds,
Read the Writing trp. Then lool< through the article and find: Burford is ideally placed for excursions, whether it be
1 at least four different ways of saying that there is/are a on foot, by car or by bicycle. Explore the picturesque
lot of something. countryside of central England, where idyllic villages tucked
2 as many different adjectives as possibte which have a away in wooded valleys are waiting to be discovered.
base meaning of 'attractive'.
Work in pairs. Using a dictionary to hetp you, decide which
synonym (a-c) is least likely to be applied to a town or city.
What else might it describe?
1 interesting: a captivating b fascinating c gripping
2 large: a considerable b immense c vast
3 otd: a ancient b antique c historic
4 modern: a up-to-date b current c contemporary
Rewrite the sentences, going beyond basic vocabulary.
Try not to use the same phrase more than once.
Cheltenham
1 There are a lot of otd, attractive buildings on the
High Street. lf shopping is your thing, then Cheltenham, on the western
2 There are a lot of [arge, modern buildings in the edge of the Cotswold region, has a great deal to offer, from
financialdistrict. fashion to furniture and from accessories to antiques. The
3 The port has a lot of interesting history. Beechwood Shopping Centre, a stone's throw from the train
4 There's a lot for young peopte to do in the town centre. station, has a wealth of well-known stores, while for those
5 There are a lot of modern lnternet caf6s near the station. seeking a more individual purchase, Suffolk Street has a
parade of small, independent shops.
5 A tot of culture is on offer in the theatre district.
By night, the streets of Cheltenham are teeming with life,
ffi Work in pairs. Describe some of the attributes of and thanks to the wide
your own town or city, or a place you know wetl, using these
variety of venues offering
expressions from the article. after-hours entertai nment,
1 lf is your thing, then ... clubbers are well provided
2 lf is/are more your scene, then ... for. The town also caters
3 For those seeking for couples, and whether
- you wish to dine at a
romantic hide-away or
a busy bistro, you'll find
yourself spoiled for choice.

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