The American Southwest is amazing. This region of the nation has
vast deserts. Hundreds of miles of canyons span some sections. Big
rivers cross portions of the region as well. Humans have lived in this region
for thousands of years. We can still see the ruins of dwellings and missions.
Some are in canyons. Some are carved into stone cliffs.
Amazing parks are in the Southwest. These places are kept safe.
If you visit, stop first at the ranger station. Ask questions. Rangers can tell
the best things to see.
Activities:
1. What does the underlined word “vast” mean? Find its synonym.
2. What do you learn about the American Southwest from this
text? Tell your partners about it in simple English.
3. Watch the following video to explore the American Southwest:
