TOURISM

1. Affordable destination
2. Tourist attractions = places of interest
3. The top spot
4. Must-come destinations
5. Far-off destination
6. Package holiday
7. Exotic
8. Long haul flight
9. Craft market
10. Guided tour
11. Aerial walkaway
12. Hordes of tourists
13. To be swarming with tourists
14. Picturesque
15. Quaint village
16. Magnificent landscape
17. Spectacular
18. Self-catering accommodation
19. Stunning architecture
20. Awe-inspiring sunrise
21. Off-the-beaten-track destination
22. Breathtaking
23. Jam-packed
24. To find a gem
25. Arduous journey
26. To have wanderlust
27. To have itchy feet
28. The height of tourist season
29. To be thronged with tourists
30. To experience phenomenal growth
31. Wildlife safari
32. All-inclusive
33. To enjoy the bustling trade
34. To try/sample the local food
35. To promote tourism
36. To dispel the heat of summer
37. Heritage site
38. Indigenous people
39. To flock to
40. Wildlife preserve
41. Broaden one’s horizon
42. Take its toll on something
43. Tranquility
44. Rat race
45. Mass tourism
46. Ethnic people
47. Remote areas
48. Cultural assimilation

1. As a result of tourism, many historical buildings and sites are being damaged beyond repair.
What are the causes? What could be done to prevent this?

2. A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism
can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and
disadvantages of tourism in the modern world. Do you think that benefits of tourism outweigh
its drawbacks?

3. Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour.
Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss
both these views and give your own opinion.
4. Travelling in group with a tour guide is the best way to travel. Do you agree or disagree with this
statement?
5. The advantages and disadvantages of ecotourism