Transcribe the given words and give their Russian equivalents.

Niche, indigenous, notorious, sustainable, diaspora, awe, rural

Explain the meaning of the given words.

tramping, wilderness, to overlap, gig, shrine, digital, to immerse

Fill in the table with the English equivalents for the given Russian ones and read out the situations they were used in. Translate them into Russian.

отдалённые территории ожидать неожиданное типичный пляжный отдых удовлетворить потребность в еде и сне решительная попытка альтернативная форма сохранение исторических мест усилие широких масс средство экономического развития грамотность препятствовать спасательной операции культурное наследие выброс адреналина окрестность всеобъемлющая цель сердечно-сосудистая хирургия зубная хирургия косметическая хирургия растущая ниша рынка путешествий обстоятельства, требующие сил 1) сбор винограда; 2) вино высшего качества

 

Insert the missing prepositions and translate the word combinations.

to branch … specialization to be linked … sth

to compete … sb/ sth to provide sb … sth

to focus … sth to distinguish sth … sth

to appeal … sth to be caused … sth

… addition … sth to contribute … sth

 

Comprehension questions.

1. What are the peculiarities of each type of tourism?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of them?
3. Which country would you advise to visit to experience such type of travelling?
4. Which type would you prefer? Why?
5. Which types of tourism can we experience in Lipetsk?

 

I. Pre-listening activity.

Exercise 2. Transcribe, explain the meaning of the given words and word combinations and translate them into Russian.

Fragile, misconception, ignorant, exorbitant, luxurious, to opt for, to emphasize, habitat, mandatory, to indulge in, to venture, to abide, ivory, to poach, biodegradable, glimpse, to propagate

II. Listening section.

Exercise 3. Listen to the speaker and insert the missing words and word combinations.

MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT ECOTOURISM

Ecotourism is one of the latest ________ in the travel and tourism industry. As a traveller, we are often ___________ the idea of ecotourism or geotourism, but we fail to grasp the full __________ of this term. I am therefore listing out the myths and facts behind this concept to give you a clearer picture about ecotourism.

Ecotourism is a ________ travel option wherein one gets to travel while giving due consideration to the _________ and ______________of the tourist destination. As an eco-traveller, you might be expected to respect the _______________ and _____________of the destination, protect the flora and fauna and cause as little ___________ as possible on the destination on account of your travelling. The _________ of visit might have a fragile ecosystem or might be a protected sanctuary. If you happen to love the idea of ecotourism, then it is essential to understand the whole concept. Listed below are common myths and facts on this topic.