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Uzbek tourism (B)
Textbook: pp. 70–73
GoalA project task on ecotourism and tourism in Uzbekistan; revising -ed/-ing adjectives; travel words.
New words
ecotourism · ekoturizmwildlife · yovvoyi tabiatlocal · mahalliyculture · madaniyat
Explanation
Ecotourism is a form of travel that tries not to harm nature and to benefit local people. Its principles include producing less waste, buying local products and not disturbing wildlife. Uzbekistan offers cultural tourism in ancient cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, and also routes in the mountains and deserts. A project text has an introduction, main ideas and a conclusion. Use -ing adjectives to make the text lively, but do not exaggerate. Giving an opinion: In my opinion, ecotourism is important because...
Worked examples
Eco-friendly guesthouses use solar panels, and visitors are encouraged to carry their rubbish out of the mountains.
Many travellers find the quiet desert nights unforgettable.
Class activity
Project: groups of four prepare a poster and one-minute presentation “Ecotourism in my region”; others check that -ed/-ing adjectives are used correctly.
Practice
1
Give one example of ecotourism in Uzbekistan and say why it is ecotourism.
For example: hiking in the mountains with a local guide and staying in a village guesthouse. The money goes to local families and the nature is not damaged.
2
Write two rules for an ecotourist.
For example: Do not leave rubbish. Do not feed wild animals.
3
Choose the adjective: The mountain views were (amazed / amazing).
amazing
4
Explain in one sentence how ecotourism can help a village.
Visitors pay local guides and families for services, so the village earns money without damaging its nature.