LET'S UNDERSTAND 3 📚
A. flora and fauna noun phrase
- a fixed Latin phrase which means "plants and animals"; refers to pretty much all life on Earth
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The government's new initiative aims to promote biodiversity through the conservation of wild flora and fauna and natural habitats.
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B. escape the crowds phrase
- to get away or break free from crowded places or to go where there aren't many people
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If you want to escape the crowds on the coastal area, you can head inland to check out the national parks.
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C. get back to nature phrase
- to live a natural or rural style of life; to return to a simpler life, often in the countryside
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Melissa goes hiking weekly and always encourages her peers to go back to nature for fresh air and exercise in order to bring balance to their lives.
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D. do off the beaten track phrase
- to travel to destinations tourists don't usually go, places that are unusual or different;
also used as ""go off the beaten path""; verb can be omitted or replaced with "get"
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I enjoy traveling by myself and going off the beaten track, but I was glad that my friends came with me when I decided to explore that creepy abandoned building in the outskirts of the city.
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E. seek something out of the ordinary phrase
- to look for something unusual or different
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If you are seeking something out of the ordinary for your Christmas holiday celebration, check out these exotic islands for a memorable travel experience.
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LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE!
Direction: Rephrase these sentences using the expressions about tourism you just learned.
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A lot of members of Gen Z are into finding unfamilar destinations during their holidays and post about their experience on social media.
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It is crucial that the tourism industry should not damage the plant and animal life of beautiful areas of this breathtaking landscape.
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When I travel, I always try to avoid places packed with tourists and find somewhere quiet.
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For tourists from tropical countries who want to try something new for their vacation, they can try a snowboarding holiday.
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People who live or work and spend all of their time in big cities often like to stay in the countryside when they go away for a holiday.
B: Make your own sentences using two of the words/expressions from each category.
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LET'S TALK!
Direction: Answer the following questions about yourself.
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What do you think is the best thing about driving? The worst?
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What's your favorite mode of transportation? Why?
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What kind of accommodation do you usually stay in when traveling? What do you like about it?
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How would you describe your holiday of a lifetime?
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If you could go on a trip that is out of the ordinary, what would it be?
LET'S RECAP! 📝
Which three words/phrases were the most challenging to understand or remember?