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III. READING
Ecotour brochures
1. Work in pairs. Answer these questions.
1. Have you ever been on an ecotour?
2. Look at the photos in 2. What do you think tourists do on these tours?
2. Read the brochures below. Then work in pairs to solve the crossword using words from the brochures.
a. GREAT BARRIER REEF TOUR, AUSTRALIA
★ Dive with us to explore the most beautiful coral reef in the world
★ Swim in deep blue sea with colourful fish
★ Watch 3D documentaries to learn about sea animals and the coral reef, and what you can do to protect it
★ Price: Only $99/adult & $59/child
★ Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. every day
b. SAPA TREKKING TOUR, VIET NAM
★ A three-day walk of 20 kilometres a day through the mountains in the north of Viet Nam
★ Enjoy some of the country's most beautiful scenery
★ Stay with local people to learn about their culture and enjoy local food
★ Price: $80/adult (children not allowed)
★ Starts every Wednesday and Sunday
c. NATIONAL PARK TOUR, ZIMBABWE
★ Explore Zimbabwe's national park in an open- topjeep
★ See some amazing African animals (hippos, giraffes, elephants, lions and more) up-close
★ Learn how you can help save wild animals in the local research centre
★ Price: $121/adult & $60/child
★ Time:6a.m.-8p.m. every day
d. WHALE-WATCHING TOUR, HAWAII
★ Watch the most beautiful and friendly animals on earth from our high-speed boats
★ See them dance and jump out of the water to greet you
★ Buy local souvenirs to help the local Whale Protection Program
★ Price: $99/adult, children free
★ Starts at 10a.m. every day
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ACROSS
1. (v) to keep something safe from damage or harm (Brochure a)
3. (adj) connected with the place you are living (Brochure b)
4. (n) things you buy or keep to remind yourself of a place or holiday (Brochure d)
5. (v) to find more about a place (Brochures a and c)
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2. (n) the way of life of a group of people or countries (Brochure b) statement Õ e a, b, c or du
3. Which four does each statement below talk about? Write a, b, c or d.
1. You can buy arts and crafts to help protect the environment.
2. You can learn how to help protect wildlife.
3. This tour is not suitable for families with children..
4. This tour offers educational videos about the environment..
4. Work in groups. Think of new ideas for making one of the tours better for the environment.
Example:
In the Zimbabwe's National Park Tour, if tourists choose electric cars instead of jeeps that run on fuel, they will be more eco-friendly.
