England - The Cotswolds
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The Cotswolds is a region of hill country in the south of England and covers a large area and many English counties. It is designated an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ because of its rural landscapes with stone villages, historic towns, stately homes and traditional English gardens.
Cotswold’s Water Park
The Cotswold’s Water Park consists of 133 lakes created by filling in old quarries. It offers many walks with beautiful views, traditional pubs with excellent beer and many water sports such as dragon boat racing.
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Vocabulary
region
Definition: (noun) a part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
Ex: She lives in a remote mountain region.
designated
Definition: (verb) the action of choosing a person for a particular reason
Ex: She was designated as the new manager of the department.
landscape
Definition: (noun) a large area of land, usually in the countryside
Ex: Farms are quite typical of this landscape.
stately
Definition: (adjective) impressive in size or style
Ex: The entrepreneur hosts the party at his stately manor.
traditional
Definition: (adjective) relating to tradition; old customs or beliefs
Ex: There are some nice traditional pubs in this area.
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