Speaking and listening – Elementary to Intermediate

Let’s talk about TOURISM

Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints.

How often do you go on What are the most popular Describe a sightseeing trip
holiday? tourist attractions in your you have taken.
Where have you been? country?

Which museums have you City trip or beach holiday? What are the benefits of
visited? Which did you Which do you prefer? tourism for a country?
enjoy most? Why? Why? Explain.

What are possible What kind of jobs are there What makes a good tour
disadvantages of tourism in the tourism industry? guide?
for a country? Explain. Would like to do one? Explain.

For tourists, what is the Have you flown? Have you taken a long
most convenient way to get Was it short or long haul? distance bus trip? How many
around in your country? Did you suffer from jet lag? hours were you on the bus?

Which of the 7 new world Which city or country would Name some landmarks from
wonders do you know? you like to visit most? your city or country.
Where are they located? Explain why. Describe them.

Which countries are the Which cities or countries Does your country benefit
most popular destinations? have you visited? from tourism?
Discuss. Do online research. What’s your top 3? In what way?

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Match
Landmarks # Country 1. go a. immigration
Angkor Wat 2. book b. a museum
3. board c. some research
Christ Redeemer
4. check d. an arrival card
Coliseum 3 5. do e. customs
Eiffel Tower 4 6. visit f. on a trip
Machu Picchu 7. fill in g. local customs
Mount Fuji 8. pass h. into a hotel
9. go through i. a plane
Pyramids
10. respect j. a plane ticket
Statue of Liberty
Taj Mahal
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Tower Bridge
5 10
8 9
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