23181 conversation lesson on travel and tourism (1)

Protecting Antarctica from tourism For people who really want to get away from it all, a new holiday destination has sprung up – Antarctica However, this new hotspot might only be for those with the deepest pockets if a new policy gets under way Tourism on Antarctica has been increasing dramatically in the past twenty years, from a few thousand people in 1985 to more than 30,000 in 2011 The growing numbers are having a negative effect on the pristine environment of the South Pole Many researchers agree that the frozen wilderness must be protected from modern tourism Antarctica is the last unspoiled place on Earth It has a very delicate ecosystem that could be easily upset by hordes of tourists landing in airplanes and using snowmobiles However, It is difficult to protect Antarctica because it is not a country and therefore has no government to make laws or guidelines to control the number of visitors What you think we should to protect Antarctic? Vocabulary Destination Hotspot - a in a very impressive way or manner b extremely fresh or clean, not spoiled or damaged Policy - c belonging to the present time or most recent time Dramatically - d a large area of land that has never been developed Pristine - e unchanged for a long time, does not have a lot of new buildings Wilderness Modern - f a place that is currently popular or famous g the relationship between animals and plants in an environment Unspoiled - h the place that someone going to Ecosystem - i a large crowd moving in a noisy uncontrolled way 10 Hordes - j rules or instructions about the best way to something 11 Guidelines - k something officially agreed on by a political party, business, or other organization Special Topic: Travel and Tourism 1) Vocabulary Destination Hotspot Policy Dramatically Pristine - H F K A B Wilderness Modern - D C Unspoiled Ecosystem - E G 10 Hordes 11Guidelines - I J a in a very impressive way or manner b extremely fresh or clean, not spoiled or damaged c belonging to the present time or most recent time d a large area of land that has never been developed e unchanged for a long time, does not have a lot of new buildings f a place that is currently popular or famous g the relationship between animals and plants in an environment h the place that someone going to i a large crowd moving in a noisy uncontrolled way j rules or instructions about the best way to something k something officially agreed on by a political party, business, or other organization Protecting Antarctica from tourism For people who really want to get away from it all, a new holiday destination has sprung up – Antarctica However, this new hotspot might only be for those with the deepest pockets if a new policy gets under way Tourism on Antarctica has been increasing dramatically in the past twenty years, from a few thousand people in 1985 to more than 30,000 in 2011 The growing numbers are having a negative effect on the pristine environment of the South Pole Many researchers agree that the frozen wilderness must be protected from modern tourism Antarctica is the last unspoiled place on Earth It has a very delicate ecosystem that could be easily upset by hordes of tourists landing in airplanes and using snowmobiles However, It is difficult to protect Antarctica because it is not a country and therefore has no government to make laws or guidelines to control the number of visitors What you think we should to protect Antarctic? 2) Questions – Ask and answer these questions with your partner What is this article about? Why is Antarctica becoming a popular place to visit? Would you go there? How could tourism hurt Antarctica's environment? Why is it difficult to protect Antarctica? What you think we should to protect Antarctica and other places that are being damaged by tourism? Special Topic: Travel and Tourism 1) Vocabulary Destination Hotspot Policy Dramatically Pristine - a in a very impressive way or manner b extremely fresh or clean, not spoiled or damaged c belonging to the present time or most recent time d a large area of land that has never been developed e unchanged for a long time, does not have a lot of new buildings f a place that is currently popular or famous g the relationship between animals and plants in an environment h the place that someone going to i a large crowd moving in a noisy uncontrolled way Wilderness Modern Unspoiled Ecosystem 10 Hordes 11Guidelines - j rules or instructions about the best way to something k something officially agreed on by a political party, business, or other organization Protecting Antarctica from tourism For people who really want to it all, a new holiday destination has _ – Antarctica However, this new hotspot might only be for those with the if a new policy gets under way Tourism on Antarctica has been increasing dramatically in the past _ years, from a few thousand people in 1985 to more than _ in 2011 The growing numbers are having a _ effect on the pristine environment of the South Pole Many researchers agree that the _ wilderness must be protected from modern tourism Antarctica is the last unspoiled place on Earth It has a very _ ecosystem that could be easily upset by hordes of tourists landing in airplanes and using snowmobiles However, It is difficult to protect Antarctica because it is not a country and therefore has no government to make _ or guidelines to control the number of _ What you think we should to protect Antarctic? 2) Questions – Ask and answer these questions with your partner What is this article about? Why is Antarctica becoming a popular place to visit? Would you go there? How could tourism hurt Antarctica's environment? Why is it difficult to protect Antarctica? What you think we should to protect Antarctica and other places that are being damaged by tourism? 3) My way or the highway - What you like to on vacation? Rank these activities from 1(enjoy it the most) - (no thank you) Use each number once _go to the beach _ have an adventure _go shopping _ volunteer _go hiking and camping _ sports (skiing, surfing, etc ) _ see cities and culture _ stay in a resort Now, talk to your partner about your ideas Ask: “What you like to on vacation the most?” “What you dislike doing?” Answer: “I like to the most because _ I don't like to because ” Talk more: “What would you like to after your first choice?” 4) Let's hit the road – Look at the world map and talk about the questions with your partner 1.Where would you like to go the most/least? Why? Where are some places you've already been? Which was your favorite/least favorite? You have months to travel and you don't have to worry about money, family, etc What's your plan? 5) In the same boat – In a few years, all eyes will be on South Korea for the 2018 Olympics Gangneung will become a new hotspot for tourists How will the Olympics change the city, the province(Gangwon-do), and the country? Talk in groups about the Pros and Cons of the coming 2018 Olympics Use the chart to help Issues Pros (Good things) Cons (Bad things) The Environment The Economy Your ideas! Ask: “How will the Olympics affect the environment positively and negatively?” “What are some other issues we'll have during the Olympics?” “Could you explain that?”