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Communication

If you have a chance to go on a eco tour, which destination in Viet Nam will you choose? Read the information about the places mentioned in this unit (Bach Ma National Park, Sa Pa, Central Highlands, Can Gio Biosphere, the Mekong Delta, etc.) Decide on one place and take notes. Complete the diagram.

Communication

Work with a partner. Tell him/her about your choice of destination and give reasons.

Example:
Student A:Which destination will you choose if you have a chance to go on an eco tour?
Student B: I'll visit …
Student A: Why?
Student B: Because there are a lot of enjoyable activities to do there such as …
Student A: Anything else?
Student B: Well, I could also benefit a lot from the tour. I could learn …

Culture

Look at the pictures 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,…) pollution
cause a forest fire
- leave litter after the picnic

Hướng dẫn thao tác làm bài nhanh

Culture

Read two articles about some problems with ecotourism in Viet Nam and Africa. Then match the titles with the articles. One titles is extra.

1.
Viet Nam's natural and cultural potential for ecotourism is well known. However, eco tours in Viet Nam involve mainly travel to natural places and the activities are not based on the ecotourism principles.
In Ha Long Bay, for example, tourists just visit the bay and some caves, without learning about the environment or taking part in any local cultural activities.
In addition, in some national parks, tourists are not fully aware of environmental protection. If they throw rubbish or break tree branches, they are not fined. As a result, some tourist areas have suffered from some environmental damage.
What's more, most tour guides have poor knowledge of the ethnic culture. Therefore, ecotourists have little or no understanding of Viet Nam's cultural diversity.
2.
Many African countries, with their numerous national parks and safaris, have benefited from ecotourism. However, ecotourism activities have had some negative impacts on the environment and people there.
One of the worst impacts is the massive loss of land. Parks and game reserves require vast land, and the local people's best pasture lands have been taken away.
In Kenya, the tourism industry has employed better educated people from other countries. As a result, ecotourism has not provided more jobs for the local people.
In Tanzania, hunting in some game reserves is allowed. Camping requires firewood for cooking and heating. These activities have caused danger and harm to the environment.