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Departures 4

E. Complete the sentences. Use an appropriate modal structure from B.

feel have not be not mind start visit

Deciding where to go on holiday 1 as easy in the past,
as now we have travel blogs, and people are able to share their photos
of far-off places. However, fewer people 2 those places
because they were unknown, and the increase in tourism
3 negative effects as well as positive ones.
Although it brings money to the area, people living in remote places
4 angry when people suddenly came and started building
hotels. Furthermore, people 5 travelling by boat in the past
as it was the only option, but few would choose it over flying nowadays.
Perhaps airlines 6 offering cheap airfares as well, as we
really should be thinking about the environment and our carbon footprint
when we travel.

F. Work in groups and do the activity below.
Tourism has positive and negative effects on the environment, people and
culture of a place. What should we have done differently? Work with a partner
and think of at least five more ideas. List them, and then compare your list with
other groups. See if there are any similar statements.

Companies shouldn’t have destroyed natural habitats to build tourist resorts.

People should have been more wary of buying souvenirs such as exotic shells.

Listening and Language Skills

A. Watch the silent videos and answer the following question.

1. What do flight attendants talk about in the safety briefing before
the plane takes off?

B. Complete the sentences with the words below.

emergency exit life vest personal belongings seat belt

hand luggage oxygen mask
table whistle

a. If the cabin loses pressure, put on your own before helping others.
b. If we land on water, a can be found under your seat.
c. In the event of an emergency, floor lights will lead you to the nearest .
d. It has a light and to attract attention.
e. You must leave all on the aircraft.
f. You must wear your during take-off and landing.

g. Your must be placed in overhead lockers or under the seat in front of you.
h. Your must be upright during take-off and landing.

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