Cornwall is the southwesternmost county of England, a world away from London. A quiet, rural area with a rugged north coast, ideal for surfing, and a south coast with cliffs and scattered fishing villages. Practise your Listening and learn about this beautiful region.

Watch the video and try to answer these questions:

A) What do you think an ‘Indian Summer’ means?

1.  A long, intensely hot summer.
2. A short period of intense heat in summer.
3. A warm period during late summer and early autumn.

B) The narrator…

1. was born and bred in Cornwall.
2. points out the variety that Cornwall has to offer visitors.
3.  likes to re-visit his favourite places.
4. describes Cornwall as an area of ‘outstanding natural beauty’.

C) Which of these does the narrator not mention (double-click for any word you don’t understand)?

1. Beaches.
2. Moorland.
3. Mines.
4. Caves.
5. Estuaries.
6. Villages.
7. Flora and Fauna.

D) According to this video, what makes Cornwall unique?

1. Its weather.
2. Its diversity.
3. Its charm.

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS BELOW!

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