瘦西湖 位于扬州城的 西北郊区 ,原先是一个名叫 宝张河 的自然湖泊,经过各朝各代不断的治理形成了一个拥有许多美丽湖泊风光的 自然景区 。由于它 位于 扬州城的西郊并且形态瘦长,故取名“瘦西湖”。 ___________ is situated in the ____________ of Yangzhou City. It originally was a nature river course named _________. With continuous harnessing through the dynasties, it gradually became a ___________ with many enchanting lake scenes. It is _________ to the west of the city and is slim in its shape, so people named it Slender West Lake.