WRITING ACTIVITY PAG. 178 (Destination Tourism)
Explore old Quebec, the historic heart of French-speaking Canada and plunge into the characteristic French atmosphere of its alleys, while a professional English-speaking guide will tell you interesting stories and anecdotes about the history and culture of this city.
The guide will pick you up at your hotel for this two-hour sightseeing coach tour. The first stop is Place Royale, known as the cradle of French civilization North America. Here you will admire the beautiful Plains of Abraham, where the famous battle between the French and the British Armies took place in 1759. Enjoy the view of the picturesque Place d’Armes and take some pictures of the imposing Chateau Frontenac. At the end of the tour, you will be taken back to your hotel.
What is included
Air-conditioned coach transport, professional tour guide, local taxes.
The ecotourism paradigm (pag. 185)
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A Brief History of Ecotourism (listening activity) - pag. 185
Responsible Tourism in India (cfr. listening activity pag. 183)
READING COMPREHENSION PAG. 180
1. What do social issues include?
Social issues include age, sex, income, education, health and employment.
2. Why does international tourism often have a great social and cultural impact on the host community?
Because tourists bring with them their own traditions and values that may be very different from those of local communities.
3. What are some of the positive effects of international tourism?
A greater cross-cultural understanding between visitors and hosts, a preservation of traditions and historical sites as well as improvements in transport and communications.
4. What is 'commodification'?
It's the transformation of a destination's culture into a product to sell
MATCHING pag. 180
1D. scelte di viaggio
2G. aspetti sociali
3F. sistemi di valori
4E. rapporti famigliari
5A. potere economico
6B. cultura locale
7H. luoghi storici
8C. valore di mercato