A C O U N T R Y W A L K
We started our hike at the Usk Bridge. Prom there, we walked around Park
Farm and then a short distance along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal until we
reached the old miners' path. We took this path and began to ascend the steep
hillside. The path led to the summit and to a pillar of rock, known locally as "Lonely
Shepherd." From this point, we had a wonderful view over the Usk valley. After
eating a hearty lunch, we descended back into the valley by the forest trail. Suddenly 1
the black clouds overhead, which had been menacing us with rain all day, rattled I
with thunder and the heavens opened. As the rain was torrential, we took shelter in I
an old shepherd's hut. Saturated with rain, we sat round chatting and waiting for the I
rain to ease, but it continued falling heavily. Having no other option, we continued
our hike, looking forward to a warm fire and a hot drink at the end.
E X E R C I S E 1: Find words or phrases in the passage which mean the same as:
COLUMN A
COLUMNB
a) the amount of space between two points
b) a worker who digs coal, diamonds, etc., out of
the earth
c) a way which has been made by people walking
over it
d) climb up
e) highly inclined rise; rising sharply
f) the top of a hill or a mountain
g) a long slender vertical structure; column
h) a large mass of stone
i) nourishing; filling; abundant
j) climb down
k) a rough track through open country or forests
I) frighten; scare
m) make a series of short, sharp sounds in
succession
n) (of rain) pouring very rapidly and heavily
o) take refuge or protection; go into a place which
provides refuge or protection
(phrase)
p) a person who watches sheep
q) very wet; soaking
r) talk in a light, informal manner
s) lessen
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