Unit 10
COMMUNICATION ANDCULTURE
Communication
1. If you have a chance to go on an eco tour, which destination in Viet Nam will you choose? Read the information about the places mentioned in the unit. Decide on one place and take notes. Complete the diagram.
The most enjoyable activities on the tour:
……………………………………………….

Destination
………………………………

The benefits for me: The benefits for the
environment and local people:
………………………… ……………………………….
………………………… ……………………………….
Sa pa
Visit Cat Cat Village, go camping in the forest
Know more about local people’s life
and traditions, relax more, enjoy nature
More jobs and income for the local people,
more money for the local community to
preserve nature
2. Work with a partner. Tell him/ her about your choice of destination and give reasons.
A: Which destination will you choose if you have a chance to goon an eco tour?
B: I’ll visit …………..
A: Why?
B: Because there are a lot of enjoyable activities to do there such as …………..
A: Anything else?
B: Well, I could also benefit a lot from the tour, I could learn …………
Culture
1. Look at the picture and discuss how the tourism activities in each one may affect the environment. Use the words or expressions below.
-break tree branches
-cut down trees
-be in danger of extinction
-cause (air, water, land,….) polluion
-cause a forest fire
-leave litter after the picnic
-a. Tourists may leave litter on the beach, which may cause land and water pollution.
-b. Making a campfire requires breaking tree branches or cutting down trees for firewood. Campfires may cause forest fires if they are left unattended.
-c. Hunting animals may lead to their extinction. Endangered animals can be in danger of extinction.
2. Read two articles about some problems with ecotourism in Viet Nam and Africa. Then match the titles with the articles. One title is extra.
-potential (a, n)
-principle (n)
-fine (v)
-suffer from (v)
-numerous (a)
-massive (a)
-pasture (n)
1.c Is It Really Ecotourism?
2.a Ecotourism: Development or damage?
3. Below are some principles of ecotourism. Put a cross if it has not been applied, and write NG (Not given) if the articles don’t mention it.
X
X
X
NG
NG
NG
NG
X
X
X
4. Work in pairs. Discuss what should be done to restrict the harm or damage tourists may cause to the environment and local people in Viet Nam and Africa.
-More efforts (such as producing educational brochures and TV programs about ecotourism) need to be made to fully inform and educate tourists on the environmental and social impacts of ecotourism.
-Moreover, there should be regulations and laws banning the promotion of unsustainable ecotourism projects and activities that may harm the local cultures and nature (such as projects to cut down trees to build hotels and hunting activities).