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Exercise 1

Study the sentences. Then drag and drop the words or expressions to make logical sentences related to excessive tourism.

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Exercise 1

Order the elements so that they make logical sentences related to excessive tourism.

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    1. 1. to climb a high, 2. be well, 3. prepared and equipped, 4. If you want, 5. mountain,, 6. you must1. to climb a high, 2. be well, 3. prepared and equipped, 4. If you want, 5. mountain,, 6. you must1. to climb a high, 2. be well, 3. prepared and equipped, 4. If you want, 5. mountain,, 6. you must1. to climb a high, 2. be well, 3. prepared and equipped, 4. If you want, 5. mountain,, 6. you must1. to climb a high, 2. be well, 3. prepared and equipped, 4. If you want, 5. mountain,, 6. you must1. to climb a high, 2. be well, 3. prepared and equipped, 4. If you want, 5. mountain,, 6. you must.
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    2. 1. on, 2. of, 3. the number, 4. to protect the local ecosystem, 5. introduce strict limits, 6. tourists, 7. Some authorities1. on, 2. of, 3. the number, 4. to protect the local ecosystem, 5. introduce strict limits, 6. tourists, 7. Some authorities1. on, 2. of, 3. the number, 4. to protect the local ecosystem, 5. introduce strict limits, 6. tourists, 7. Some authorities1. on, 2. of, 3. the number, 4. to protect the local ecosystem, 5. introduce strict limits, 6. tourists, 7. Some authorities1. on, 2. of, 3. the number, 4. to protect the local ecosystem, 5. introduce strict limits, 6. tourists, 7. Some authorities1. on, 2. of, 3. the number, 4. to protect the local ecosystem, 5. introduce strict limits, 6. tourists, 7. Some authorities1. on, 2. of, 3. the number, 4. to protect the local ecosystem, 5. introduce strict limits, 6. tourists, 7. Some authorities.
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    3. 1. been, 2. for more, 3. noticed, 4. has, 5. Excessive tourism, 6. than a decade1. been, 2. for more, 3. noticed, 4. has, 5. Excessive tourism, 6. than a decade1. been, 2. for more, 3. noticed, 4. has, 5. Excessive tourism, 6. than a decade1. been, 2. for more, 3. noticed, 4. has, 5. Excessive tourism, 6. than a decade1. been, 2. for more, 3. noticed, 4. has, 5. Excessive tourism, 6. than a decade1. been, 2. for more, 3. noticed, 4. has, 5. Excessive tourism, 6. than a decade.
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    4. 1. tends, 2. to, 3. the locals, 4. Overtourism, 5. negatively impact1. tends, 2. to, 3. the locals, 4. Overtourism, 5. negatively impact1. tends, 2. to, 3. the locals, 4. Overtourism, 5. negatively impact1. tends, 2. to, 3. the locals, 4. Overtourism, 5. negatively impact1. tends, 2. to, 3. the locals, 4. Overtourism, 5. negatively impact.
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    5. 1. Low-cost, 2. to, 3. often and, 4. airlines encourage, 5. tourists, 6. further destinations, 7. to travel more1. Low-cost, 2. to, 3. often and, 4. airlines encourage, 5. tourists, 6. further destinations, 7. to travel more1. Low-cost, 2. to, 3. often and, 4. airlines encourage, 5. tourists, 6. further destinations, 7. to travel more1. Low-cost, 2. to, 3. often and, 4. airlines encourage, 5. tourists, 6. further destinations, 7. to travel more1. Low-cost, 2. to, 3. often and, 4. airlines encourage, 5. tourists, 6. further destinations, 7. to travel more1. Low-cost, 2. to, 3. often and, 4. airlines encourage, 5. tourists, 6. further destinations, 7. to travel more1. Low-cost, 2. to, 3. often and, 4. airlines encourage, 5. tourists, 6. further destinations, 7. to travel more.
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    6. 1. mountains, 2. in, 3. allowed, 4. not, 5. climb high, 6. to, 7. Amateur climbers, 8. the past, 9. were1. mountains, 2. in, 3. allowed, 4. not, 5. climb high, 6. to, 7. Amateur climbers, 8. the past, 9. were1. mountains, 2. in, 3. allowed, 4. not, 5. climb high, 6. to, 7. Amateur climbers, 8. the past, 9. were1. mountains, 2. in, 3. allowed, 4. not, 5. climb high, 6. to, 7. Amateur climbers, 8. the past, 9. were 1. mountains, 2. in, 3. allowed, 4. not, 5. climb high, 6. to, 7. Amateur climbers, 8. the past, 9. were1. mountains, 2. in, 3. allowed, 4. not, 5. climb high, 6. to, 7. Amateur climbers, 8. the past, 9. were1. mountains, 2. in, 3. allowed, 4. not, 5. climb high, 6. to, 7. Amateur climbers, 8. the past, 9. were1. mountains, 2. in, 3. allowed, 4. not, 5. climb high, 6. to, 7. Amateur climbers, 8. the past, 9. were1. mountains, 2. in, 3. allowed, 4. not, 5. climb high, 6. to, 7. Amateur climbers, 8. the past, 9. were.
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    7. 1. Sadly, many climbers, 2. to, 3. being, 4. die in the, 5. poorly, 6. mountains due, 7. prepared1. Sadly, many climbers, 2. to, 3. being, 4. die in the, 5. poorly, 6. mountains due, 7. prepared1. Sadly, many climbers, 2. to, 3. being, 4. die in the, 5. poorly, 6. mountains due, 7. prepared1. Sadly, many climbers, 2. to, 3. being, 4. die in the, 5. poorly, 6. mountains due, 7. prepared1. Sadly, many climbers, 2. to, 3. being, 4. die in the, 5. poorly, 6. mountains due, 7. prepared1. Sadly, many climbers, 2. to, 3. being, 4. die in the, 5. poorly, 6. mountains due, 7. prepared1. Sadly, many climbers, 2. to, 3. being, 4. die in the, 5. poorly, 6. mountains due, 7. prepared.
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    8. 1. Machu Picchu, 2. was, 3. Most archaeologists, 4. 15th century, 5. built in the, 6. believe that1. Machu Picchu, 2. was, 3. Most archaeologists, 4. 15th century, 5. built in the, 6. believe that1. Machu Picchu, 2. was, 3. Most archaeologists, 4. 15th century, 5. built in the, 6. believe that1. Machu Picchu, 2. was, 3. Most archaeologists, 4. 15th century, 5. built in the, 6. believe that1. Machu Picchu, 2. was, 3. Most archaeologists, 4. 15th century, 5. built in the, 6. believe that1. Machu Picchu, 2. was, 3. Most archaeologists, 4. 15th century, 5. built in the, 6. believe that.
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Exercise 2
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Odpowiedz na pytania lub uzupełnij tekst. 1. A person or thing that annoys us., 2. Relatively inexpensive., 3. A strong effect., 4. Maintain the original condition/state., 5. The area of a town where you live is your..., 6. A statue or a building that commemorates a notable person., 7. A small bay., 8. A concentration of many things in one place., 9. A place a person is going to.
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Exercise 3

Study the words/expressions and then put them into the correct groups.

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Exercise 3
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Highlight the word/expressions that refer to causes of overtourism in orange, its effects in blue, and preventive measures in green. low-cost flights disappearing professions developing urbanisation off-season visits ban on cruise ships polluted water and animals limit on entries to parks/beaches social media temporary closure to the public shortened opening hours rising rent prices cheap accommodation noise on the streets tons of litter ban on boats and swimming loss of unique character of a place more convenient ways (eg.organised trips by a travel agency) irreversible change in nature
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Exercise 4
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Let’s revise some basic vocabulary connected with overtourism. Decide if the following sentences are true or false.
  1. Congestion refers only to people who are in one place.
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  2. People sound the alarm when something dangerous happens.
    TRUEFALSE

  3. Mass tourism is the synonym for overtourism.
    TRUEFALSE

  4. Flooding is when water covers land that is usually dry.
    TRUEFALSE

  5. The opposite of amateur is professional.
    TRUEFALSE

  6. When you prioritise something it means you think it is more important than the rest
    TRUEFALSE
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Exercise 5
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Fill in the missing prepositions. 1. Sometimes, even bad weather doesn’t restrain climbers     Tu uzupełnij     hiking. 2. It is estimated that about 80 thousand tourists visit Venice daily     Tu uzupełnij     high season. 3. Many tourists are taken     Tu uzupełnij     when they find out that it is forbidden to sit on the Spanish Steps in Rome and you might get a fine. 4. London is said not to struggle     Tu uzupełnij     overtourism. 5. Natural habitats must be protected     Tu uzupełnij     being damaged by people. 6. We shouldn’t leave litter on the trail, but always pick it     Tu uzupełnij     and throw it in a bin.
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Exercise 6
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Complete each sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the words in capital letters and do not change their form. 1. Tourists are surprised how narrow the streets in Venice are. TAKEN Tourists are     Tu uzupełnij     streets in Venice.

2. People like to see well-known spots. PAY People like to     Tu uzupełnij     well known spots.

3. I definitely prefer to go to places during the time of year when there are fewer tourists and prices are cheaper. SEASON I definitely prefer     Tu uzupełnij     visits to places where there are fewer tourists and prices are cheaper.

4. Local people warn the government against the destructive effects of mass tourism. ALARM Local people     Tu uzupełnij     about the destructive effects of mass tourism.

5. Maya Bay was closed to the public as tourists had a negative impact on its ecosystem. NEGATIVELY Maya Bay was closed to the public as tourists     Tu uzupełnij.

6. Some neighbourhoods in the cities are highly congested with street traffic. CONGESTION There is     Tu uzupełnij     some neighbourhoods.
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Exercise 7

Look again at the preventive measures implemented in some countries mentioned in exercise 6. Choose two measures which you think are the most effective and justify your choice in 5‑6 sentences.

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Exercise 8

Recently you have read an article about overtourism in popular holiday destinations and the growing conflicts with local people due to unbearable congestion. The article made a great impression on you and you decided to share your thoughts with the readers in your blog. In your blog entry (100‑150 words):

  • explain what overtourism is;

  • write about its causes;

  • explain what the effects of overtourism might be;

  • ask the readers to share their opinions and experiences.

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I haven’t written for a while, but today there is something I really want to share with you guys.

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That’s all for now.

Take care!

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Hi everybody, I haven’t written for a while, but today there is something I really want to share with you guys. (Uzupełnij) That’s all for now. Take care! XYZ.
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