Read the texts about parks and people who want to visit the park. Decide which park A – H would be most suitable for each person.Choosing a Park
A Hadley Park
This park is in the peaceful village of Cranford, 20 km outside the city. The park has large green spaces for football and there is also an area of woodland, a boating lake, fish ponds and a variety of local wildlife. The public car park is free.
B Highdown Park
The largest and most popular open space in the city, Highdown has many paths for keen walkers, as well as horse-riding and golf. The much-visited 19th-century glasshouses contain an interesting exhibition about birds from around the world.
C Brock Park
A beautiful park on the edge of the city. Brock Park attracts huge crowds. The open-air theatre has a programme of plays suitable for school groups. There is a well-used basketball court and baseball field, a children’s playground and a cafe. Climb Harry's
Hill to admire the beautiful fields and forests beyond the city.
D Lilac Park and House
This busy city-center has a long history dating back to the 1700s, when it belonged to the writer Thomas Crane. The house is open to the public and a guided visit can also include a walk around the famous rose gardens, finishing at the popular Butterfly
Café.
E Boscawen Park
This small and peaceful park offers guided tours, given by the knowledgeable Environment Officers, and evening visitors to the park may be lucky enough to see rare frogs and bats. It is situated on the River Elton and can be reached in about 30 minutes
from the city center by river taxi. There is a snack bar and gift shop.
F East Bank Park
This is a tiny, little-known park in the heart of the city, with gardens filled with sculptures, trees and flowers, it makes a perfect resting place popular with local artists, and is within minutes of the theatre and entertainment district.
G Victoria Park
This quiet park, on edge of the city and easy to visit by public transport, has boats for hire on the lake, a skateboard park, basketball and tennis courts and a picnic area. Often seen in postcard views of the city, Victoria park contains one of the
oldest windmills in the country – the museum should not be missed.
H Elmwood Park
At Elmwood Park, there are walks on well-made paths and cycle rides for all abilities. Elmwood is just inside the city limit and has an area of quiet woodland, which is home to deer and other animals. The visitor center, numerous display boards and a
fun quiz make this a positive learning experience for all ages.
1. Charlotte works in the city center and likes painting and drawing in her free time. She wants to practice her hobby in a small, quiet park near her office.
пустоA
2. Mr. Martin wants to take his eight-year-old pupils to a park anywhere within the city, with lots of organized activities which allow the children to read about local wildlife they may see.
пустоB
3. Kumiko and Atsuko would like to visit a park which they can get to by boat. They want to buy lunch there and then enjoy a short walk accompanied by an expert leader.
пустоC
4. Hans and Birgit Kaufmann and their family want to visit a park which is historically important. Their teenage children would like to try a water sport.
пустоD
5. Olivia and Stefan are students who need to visit a busy park for a college project. They want to draw people taking part in team sports and watching entertainment.
пустоE