Argentina's Ghost Town

Before watching the video:

to go away or leave
RESERVOIR
a barrier that is built across a river in
OVERFLOW order to stop the water from flowing.
to go down to a lower level
DAM the areas that form the edge of a town
SEAL SOMEONE’S FATE or city
a large natural or artificial lake used as
SUBSIDE
a source of water supply.
OUTSKIRTS to make it certain that someone will fail
or that something unpleasant will
DEPART
happen to them
to be so full that the contents go over
the sides

WATCH THE VIDEO AND ANSWER:

1.What's the name of the town?

2.Do you know where it is located?
3.What happened to Epecuen? Was there a reason for it?
4. Did people live in Epecuen in the early nineties?
5.Why do people visit the town nowadays?
6.Are there people living in Epecuen nowadays?

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What do you find most interesting or

surprising about the story of Epecuén?
Have you ever visited a ghost town or
abandoned place? If so, describe your
experience. If not, would you like to visit
one? Why or why not?
What do you think are the challenges and
opportunities of turning a ghost town into a
tourist attraction?
Do you think the flooding of Epecuén could
have been prevented? Why or why not?
 EPECUÉN - THE LOST CITY OF ARGENTINA
READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE ABOUT EPECUÉN AND ANSWER THE
QUESTIONS BELOW:

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u n d er 10 meter s o f w a t e r . T h e t o w n
re m ained under w a t e r f o r o v e r 3 0 y e a r s ,
u n t i l the wate r b e g a n t o r e c e d e i n 2 0 0 9 ,
re v e aling a gh o s t t o w n f r o z e n i n t i m e .

Epecuén was established in the 1920s and quickly became a popular

tourist destination due to the healing properties of the lake's
mineral-rich waters and mud. It boasted hotels, restaurants, and
recreational facilities that attracted visitors from all over the
world. However, the devastating flooding in 1985 forced the
residents to evacuate and left the town abandoned for decades.
Today, Epecuén is a surreal sight. The once bustling streets are now
covered in salt and debris, and the buildings are empty and
deteriorated. However, the town has also become a tourist
attraction for curious visitors who are drawn to its eerie beauty and
tragic history.
What happened to Epecuén in 1985?
a. It was established as a tourist town.
b. It was submerged under water due to heavy rains.
c. It became a popular destination for mud baths.
Why was Epecuén a popular tourist destination?
a. It had mineral-rich waters and mud with healing properties.
b. It had ghostly buildings and empty streets.
c. It was covered in salt and debris.
What happened to the residents of Epecuén after the flooding
in 1985?
a. They stayed in the town and rebuilt their homes.
b. They moved to safe places.
c. They turned it into a tourist attraction.
How long did Epecuén remain underwater?
a. 30 years
b. 10 years
c. 50 years
What is the current state of Epecuén?
a. It is a thriving tourist town.
b. It is a ghost town frozen in time.
c. It is a flooded town.