{ Levelt Pre-IntermediateyIntermediate ' Tourism and world heritage sites UNIT: TOURISM AND WORLD HERITAGE SITES A) Read this leaflet as an introduction to some of the World Heritage Sites, SA, Age! Adolescemts/Adults Tourism isan activity that, though performed over centuries, has been inane Growing over the last eighty yeas. tis considered a vital factor | ie Economy of certain countries becauseitcreatesa reproductive | ! effectin the ctculation of money. Wherever there is a tourist attraction, umberless activities are organised for the visitors. Some of the industries that are directly elated to tourism are transport, accommodation, food and beverage, among others. That is to say that we can think about cars, buses, airplanes, tains, hotels, hostels, inns, campsites, bed & breakfasts, restaurants, and we can also think about ‘tourism, However, let's not forget about the key issue, that is, the tourist attraction, For some people, the motivation for going on a trip might be relaxing on a beach resort, spending a week in a metropolis or a weekend in the countryside, attending a sports tournament, or climbing a mountain. No ‘matter whether the attraction is cultural or natural, whether itis fifteen kilometres away from one’s home or on the other side of the world, the will ofthe tourist to go through such experience shows us that we are surrounded by amazing sites, As tourism started to popularise, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) created alist of sites that are Considered world heritage sites, in order to preserve them as well as to promote them. Escaneado con CamScannerC) Find a synonym of these words in the text. 1) travelling. 4) places 5) tourist 6) incredible 7) countless. 8) flow D) Find linking words that express.. 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Adolescents/Adults Level: Low Intermediate/intemediate UNIT: TOURISM AND WORLD HERITAGE SITES CHICHEN ITZA Located in the Mexican Yucatan peninsula, tis pre-Hispanic city shows an trdent fusion of cultures that took place over the centuries. It was originally built by southern Mayan groups in the second half ofthe Sth century. The bending of architectural styles started in the 10th century when the peninsula twos conquered by the Tote warriors that advanced from the central plateau ‘The most magnificent buildings are the temples in the shape of pyramids, the tombs, he markets andthe spor fields (Mesoamerican baligame was played in those times). Chichen Itza declined by the year 1440 and its ruins were not excavated until 1841 In 2007 its proximity to the beaches of Cancun (less than 3200 km) has attracted an estimated 1.2 milion vistors CHRIST THE REDEEMER This statues the most recagnised icon of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Its construction started in 1922 and finished in 1931 with the donations made by thousands of Brazilian Roman Catholics The soapstone and concrete structure fsa 30m high and stands on an & m pedestal, sitting 700 m above the sea level onthe peak of Corcovado Mountain it can be seen from many points ofthe city. The Chvistis visited by over 2 milion tourists each year, either during the day or by right. De to the quality and details ofits face (designed by Romanian artist CGheorge Leonida) and body (carved by French sculptor Paul Landowski itis considered a landmark ofthe world’s Art Deco statues. Escaneado con CamScannerGREAT WALL OF CHINA it was constructed by several Chinese dynasties and empires, the Great had an only objective to fulfill to avoid invasions from the northern territories. 1pts to build a fortification began as far as the 3° century. As time went ;nologies advanced, the wall grew in distance and strength: the fist is were earth and wood and were replaced by stone and brick. The wall also chtower, a transportation corridor and to control migration. st Gynasty that enlarged the wall was the Ming Dynasty in the 17% century. This, isn fortification combines art and architecture and considering its length it the incredible myth that it could be seen from the Moon, Although itis not till holds the record for being the largest military structure in the world. MACHU PICCHU ins of this magnificent Inca site had been hidden to the eyes of the world ‘twas discovered in 1911. Perhaps because it is located on the top of a in 2t 2430 metres above sea level or because of being the meeting point ‘the Peruvian Andes and the Amazonas basin. It was built in the fifteenth sry in atypical Inca style with dry-stone walls and itis believed it played a ‘ous, astronomical, ceremonial and agricultural role. Picchu was abandoned when the Spanish conquerors arrived in the area, Nowadays, it receives approximately 400,000 visitors each year, although its ‘known that the site is at risk because of the tourist pressure. Many specialists have proposed that the entrance to visitors should be restricted ifthe intention is to Escaneado con CamScanner{eve Lowntemeditefntemeite UNIT: TOURISM AND WORLD HERITAGE SITES e) Say which ofthesites, 1). hen relation with ligion. 2) was uit during the 20h century 5) lsthe ages ints ype 2) inwolvesa ove story. 5). leloated on the top of a mountain. cocHEN ITZA 8 n 8) 9) 10) F) Highlight all the words related tothe city. 6G) Match beginning and ending ofthe following sentences. anikwas _The peninsula was. €)The Mesoamerican ballgame was. {its wine werent Vitor were » 2) 3) a Is located inside a metropolis involved sports or publi contests Involvesa fase myth receives more tourists thanks tots proximity to tour resort. had a reat impatancefor diferent continents cesimatedn 12 svcavated until 1841. 5 ‘conquered by the Tle wari ‘What verb form is used in each ofthese cases? What do you thinkit is used for? ‘CHRIST THE REDEEMER. 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