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I. LANGUAGE
Pronunciation
1. Mark the stressed syllables in the words in bold. Listen and repeat, paying attention to the rhythm.
1. I like trekking in the mountains.
2. The children are looking forward to the boat trip.
3. Are you going to visit the museum tomorrow?
4. Don't litter while you are on the ecotour.
Vocabulary
1. Complete the following sentences using the phrases from the box.
| a. responsible tourism b. global warming c. tourist attraction d. environmental protection e. endangered animals |
1. For many years, the museum of history has been a major _____ of the city.
2. If the illegal hunting of _____ cannot be prevented, the bo cannot be prevented, the balance of the ecosystem will be destroyed.
3. Higher temperatures and more extreme weather events are caused by _____
4. _____ programmes aim to reduce the risks to the environment.
5. One of the benefits of _____ is that it creates job opportunities for local people.
2. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the following sentences.
1. Pollution is one of the main reasons for the destruction of the ecotour/ ecosystem.
2. We're going on a(n) eco-friendly / user-friendly fieldtrip to the countryside this weekend.
3. Tourists are not allowed to litter / rubbish in the park.
4. Mass tourism / Ecotourism helps to protect the natural environment.
5. Habitat loss is one of the greatest threats to biodiversity / biology.
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Grammar
1. Change these sentences into reported speech.
1. 'I am doing research on sustainable tourism,' said my brother.
2. 'Do you like watching programmes about wildlife and nature, Nam?' Minh asked.
3. 'What can we do to reduce the impact of global warming on the environment, Mr Smith?' Hoa asked.
4. 'We are going to organise a lot of activities during Earth Hour this year,' the club's secretary said.
5. 'The animals will not survive the extreme cold weather in the North,' the teacher explained.
2. Match the two parts to make complete sentences.
| A | B |
| 1. If we keep cutting down forests, | a. our cities will get cleaner. |
| 2. If we use public transport more, | b. there would be no life on earth. |
| 3. If global warming continues, | c. the sea level will rise. |
| 4. If the laws on illegal hunting were stricter, | d. deforestation will be more serious. |
| 5. If there were no air and water, | e. more animals would be saved. |
