Unit 1
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Activity 7: Reading for pleasure and appreciation
Activity 7a: Read the text silently and carry out the activity that follows.
The Kruger National Park
Have you heard about the Kruger National Park
in South Africa? It is one of the largest animal
reserves* in Africa. I was very excited to go there
with my family during my last holidays. We stayed
in a lodge* and a guide took us on a safari.
I will never forget that safari! Do you know why?
That’s because I saw so many wild animals for
the rst time in my life. I saw lions, white rhinos,
buffaloes, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, antelopes,
giraffes and zebras.
We went for a walk in the bushes. We saw lots
of different birds from the region and trees that
we had never seen before, such as the baobab,
fever, marula and mopane. We spent the night in a
camp. I was quite scared that a wild animal would
attack us. The guide laughed and told me that we
were safe. It was strange to sleep in a tent but I was so tired that I soon fell asleep. We woke
up before sunrise and went for a mountain bike trail*. That was quite difcult as we had to go
up a mountain by bicycle but we really enjoyed ourselves. The view from the top was splendid.
My stay at the Kruger National Park is something I will never forget. These were the best
holidays I have had so far!
Glossary
• animal reserves: places where animals are kept safe
• lodge: house made of wood
• bike trail: path made for bicycles