THE BENEFITS OF ECO TOURISM - CONNECT PRIMARY 6 Term 2 - سادس ابتدائي

UNIT 10 LESSON 3 THE BENEFITS OF ECO-TOURISM 1 Work in groups. Why is eco-tourism a good idea? Make a list Listen to Lina's presentation about eco-tourism and read her notes. Do they include any of your own ideas? Why is eco-tourism a good idea? If people learn more about the environment, they will want to protect it. If tourists take care of the places they visit, they will cause less damage to the environment. If tourists stay in simple, eco-friendly accommodation, there won't be so many big hotels. If eco-tourism is successful, it will create new jobs for the local people. Language focus We use If + present simple + will + infinitive to talk about things that are likely to happen in the future. If people learn more about the environment, they will want to protect it. If tourists stay in simple accommodation, there won't be so many big hotels. The short form of will is 'll. The short form of will not is won't. If I am hungry, I'll eat a snack. If he doesn't leave now, he won't catch the bus. 64 3 Complete the sentences 1 If I (have) an important exam next term, I (study) for it. 2 If you get up) early tomorrow. 3 If Omar (go) to bed late tonight, you (not/ (play) football for two hours, he (be) tired! 4 If she 5 If we (feel) thirsty, she (drink) some water. (not/work) together, we (miss) the deadline!

4 Do the quiz. How much of an eco-tourist are you? 1 I like to travel... a by boat b by car c by bicycle 3 On vacation, I like to... a go sightseeing b do sports and activities c read a book C 2 I like to stay... a in a small, outdoor hotel room b on a campsite C in a big hotel 4 I think eco-tourism is... a a bit boring b interesting and fun c hard work but a good idea 5 I think it's important that tourism... 6 I like being in nature a provides jobs for local people b gives tourists the vacations they want c looks after the environment because... a it's quiet and relaxing b I can watch wildlife c the views are good Check your answers! What's your score? 1 a 2; b 1; c 3 2 a 2; b 3; c 1 3 a 2; b 3; c 1 4 a 1; b 3; c 2 5 a 2; b 1; c 3 6 a 2; b 3; c 1 Score 1 - 6 points: You prefer traditional vacations, but you can still be an eco-tourist by helping the environment while you're away. For example, try to walk or travel by bus and train, and recycle your trash whenever possible. Score 7 - 12 points: You want to take care of the environment and support local communities, so you are keen to learn more about eco-tourism. Next time you go on vacation, try out some eco-tourist activities like wildlife watching, cycling, or snorkeling. Score 13 - 18 points: You're a great eco-tourist! You like to explore new ways of traveling and do activities that don't damage the environment. Good for you! UNIT 10 65

UNIT 10 66 BIRD MIGRATION 1 Listen, point, and say 1 pelican 2 CLAL SCIENCE kingfisher 3 4 swift eagle 2 3 Where can you see these birds? Listen and read. What do migrating birds eat? A long journey Many birds migrate to and from Egypt, and across it, because of where it is in the world. North Africa is hotter than Europe, so in winter, many birds leave northern European countries and fly to Egypt and other warmer places. This means that lots of interesting birds migrate to Egypt, such as eagles, falcons, and swifts. Many water birds migrate to Egypt, too. You can often see large flocks of birds such as pelicans near water, along the Red Sea and Mediterranean coasts, as well as on the Nile. These birds often eat fish or plants that live in rivers, lakes, oases, and seas. Lake Qarun in Fayoum is a good place to see flamingos. Some birds fly very long distances, making the same journey year after year. Even young birds that migrate for the first time seem to know how to get to the place they need to be. How do these birds know where to go? They might use the sun, the stars, or the things they can see on the way. Scientists have spent a long time trying to find out how they do this! 4 Complete the sentences with words from the text 1 Many birds migrate to find 2 There are often large 3 Migrating birds fly very 4 They might use the weather. of water birds near lakes and oases. distances. or the stars to find out where to go.

2 3 PRONUNCIATION Look and listen. Then listen again and repeat. How many syllables do the words in bold have? UNIT 10 1 2 Eagles migrate to other continents. The kingfisher lives near rivers. Read and say the words. Clap the syllables pelican weather flamingo successful Write the words in the correct column Two syllables falcon careful Three syllables Listen and check. Which syllable in each word is stronger than the others? Complete the rules 1 Most two syllable words have the stress on the first / second syllable. 2 Three syllable words can have the stress on the first or the second / third syllable. 5 Listen, read, and repeat. Use the correct word stress 1 We go snorkeling in hot weather. 2 Tourism is important in Egypt. 67