General English Level 5 GELEV5 Unit 02 Topic 01.doc  READING 02 It’s a quiet, peaceful place Mathew, Sophie, Layla and Lee are planning a walk. They look in a brochure about walking tours. This is the description they read. Emerald Forest Walk Need to get away from the urban rush? Need to take a break from the city pollution and stress you live with every day? Escape to the tranquillity of Emerald Forest, less than two hours drive from the city centre. Breathe some fresh air this weekend! Come for the day, or stay for two, sleeping overnight in one of our comfortable cabins. Once you arrive, stretch your legs and begin your adventure with nature! As you enter the forest you will notice how quiet and peaceful it is. There is no sound of traffic, but maybe you will hear the rustle of a shy animal hurrying away. Look up, and you might catch a glimpse of flocks of birds high above you. Notice their magnificent colours…brilliant blues, reds and yellows against the deep green of the forest. As you move further into this magnificent old forest you will come upon a cool stream rushing to the sea close by. Look carefully and you will see the schools of wild fish that live there. Stand still and hear the crash of the sea as the waves reach the shore. When you emerge from the peaceful forest you will see before you a completely different landscape. Walk into the small clearing ahead of you. Cross it and follow the sandy track down to the golden beach below. On your right you will notice the rolling green hills stretching away to the distant horizon. Look around further to your right to see the rugged cliffs which become a headland. Listen to the roar of the crashing surf. What beauty! Take a long moment to lie on the grass or the sand and just soak up the peace. Let the power of the sea wash away your tiredness and stress. Take a deep breath of the pure sea air. Let your body relax. Refresh yourself in this beautiful place. 45 QUESTLANGUAGE