Turismo Sostenible: Guía de Viaje Responsable y Ejercicios de Inglés
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What is Sustainable Tourism? Fill in the blanks with the words:
how, Foreign, may, do, habitats, at least, techniques, water usage, those, about, by, off.
Travellers not only learn about (1) the destination, they learn how (2) to help sustain its character while deepening their own travel experiences. Residents learn that the ordinary and familiar may (3) be of interest and value to outsiders.
It supports integrity of place. Destination-savvy travellers seek out businesses that emphasize the character of the locale in terms of architecture, cuisine, heritage, aesthetics, and ecology. Tourism revenues in turn raise local perceived value of those (4) assets.
It benefits residents. Travel businesses do (5) their best to employ and train local people, buy local supplies, and use local services.
It conserves resources. Environmentally aware travellers favour businesses that minimize pollution, waste, energy consumption, water usage (6), landscaping chemicals, and unnecessary night-time lighting.
It respects local culture and tradition. Foreign (7) visitors learn about and observe local etiquette, including using by (8) a few courtesy words in the local language. Residents learn how to deal with foreign expectations that may differ from their own.
It does not abuse its product. Stakeholders anticipate development pressures and apply limits and management techniques (9) to prevent the "loved to death" syndrome. Businesses cooperate to sustain natural habitats (10), heritage sites, scenic appeal, and local culture.
It strives for quality, not quantity. Communities measure tourism success not by (11) sheer numbers of visitors, but by length of stay, money spent, and quality of experience.
It means great trips. Satisfied, excited visitors bring new knowledge home and send friends off (12) to experience the same thing, which provides continuing business for the destination.
Write a 150-word promotion letter on the sustainable aspects of a specific region in Britain or Spain aimed at potential English-speaking visitors, using, if necessary, the following links:
Alpujarra, a paradise frozen in time.
Step into La Alpujarra, hidden behind the massive south face of the National and Natural Park of Sierra Nevada. A unique and indescribable place where you can relax and enjoy nature, in touch with its people, their ancestral traditions, rich culture, its festivals and its unique traditional architecture. Nearly 400 kilometers of roads, which can also be enjoyed by bike or on horseback, a journey marked by castles, wells, towers, balconies with geraniums and whitewashed villages that retain their Arabic flavor and have adapted to the nature around them.
Come and see us.
30 points
Grammar review exercises
Ex. 1. Sentence completion:
- He watched them playing football every weekend.
- Being a receptionist means being open and helpful to the guests and enjoying dealing with them.
- The conference room needs some cleaning before the guests arrive.
- Don't bother doing the laundry today, the guests won't be arriving until next week.
- Take your umbrella in case it rains.
20 points
Ex. 2. Rephrasing:
1- Having taken his Master's degree, he applied for a job.
After he had taken his Master's degree, he applied for a job.
2- He is very short. He can't be a basketball player.
He is too short to be a basketball player.
3- Has Mr. Bush written to you recently?
Have you heard something from Mr. Bush?
4- The garage is going to repair the car for us next week.
We are going to have the car repaired by the garage next week.
5- Go to the check-in desk immediately on arrival.
As soon as you arrive, go to the check-in desk.
20 points
Ex. 3. Prepositions: Fill in the ( ) with the correct preposition, if necessary.
1. I must apologise for not replying sooner (to) your letter, but I'm afraid I've been rather busy lately.
2. If you're going to apply for that interpreter's job, you'd better brush up on your French and German.
3. When we arrived at passport control, the police stopped us and searched (at) all our hand luggage.
4. This campsite is regarded as one of the best on the coast.
5. Coach drivers have been on strike for a week, causing havoc at airports all over the country.