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IV. SPEAKING
How to become an ecotourist
1. Match each verb on the left with a phrase on the right. Use the pictures to help you.
1.  | a. walking paths and trails |
2.  | b. wild animals |
3.  | c. on the beach or the street |
4.  | d. crowded places |
5.  | e. locally made souvenirs |
6.  | f. water and electricity |
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2. Work in pairs. Discuss which of the things in 1 we should or should not do to become ecotourists. Use the expressions below to help you.
Useful expressions:
... should (not) / ought (not) to / do sth.
Example: We should not litter on the beach or the street.
One of the things... can / should (not) do / is (to) do sth.
Example: One of the things we should not do is to litter on the beach or the street.
I suggest that... (should/should not) do sth.
Example: I suggest that we should not litter on the beach or the street.
It will (be better / good...) if.../do/ avoid doing sth.
Example: It will be better for the environment if we avoid littering on the beach or the street.
3. Work in groups. Talk about what tourists should or should not do if they are on an ecotour to a tourist attraction in your local area. Use the discussion questions below to help you.
- What is the tourist attraction in your local area?
- What do you suggest that tourists should/should not do on an ecotour?
- What is the second thing you suggest tourists should/should not do there if they are on an ecotour? Why?
- Do you believe that it will be better for the environment if tourists follow these suggestions? How will your local area and people benefit? What can you do to help?
4. Share your ideas with the whole class. Vote for the best ideas.
