LET'S READ! 📖

Paragraphs

Direction: Read the paragraphs below and decide if the statements are true or false.

Direction: Decide if the statements are true or false according to the paragraphs above.

1. Any form of tourism can be sustainable but that doesn't make it ecotourism.

2. Ecotourism usually has an educational focus.

3. The earliest form of ecotourism was in Belize.

4. Ecotourism was developed to meet the need of the tourists who enjoys nature.

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT ECOTOURISM

• Learning new words and phrases in the local language is a good idea. It shows respect for the culture and people.
• It's a good way of supporting local communities and businesses and learning more about a place.
• Travelling by public transport is a great way to meet local people, and reduce carbon emissions.
• You should respect people's right to privacy and always ask before taking a photo of a person.
• Use water carefully. It's a precious natural resource in many countries and Westerners tend to use and waste far more than local people.
• Keep in mind that many luxurious hotels don't support local economies; they often exploit local people and the environment.
• Guidebooks are useful for learning about a place before you go, but local people always know the best places to visit. Ask them!
• Remember that people in different places have different ways of thinking, behaving and dressing and you should respect that.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

👂🏻 Listening Exercise

Direction: Listen to the audio and answer the question that follows.

1. What's better to do when in Galapagos, Ecuador?

2. Question: What do Eco-friendly safaris and lodges provide?

3. Question: What should tourist do instead of an elephant ride?

🗣 Speaking Exercise

Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the passage. Then, retell the story.

Your turn...