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Unit 6
UNIT 6 Nurturing Nature
Tourism and the environment
To get the main idea of the listening material
To persuade others using different strategies
To compromise when opposite opinions occur
To talk about how to balance environmental protection and economic development
Listen to the conversation and choose the places mentioned.
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Listen again and complete the notes.
hike in the mountains
count
hard work
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elephants
lie on the beach
a nice hotel
a one-day bike tour
Now work in pairs. Discuss what type of travel you prefer.
A: Summer vacation is coming up. I’m so excited to travel! What type of
travel do you prefer
B: The beach! I love lying on the sand, listening to the waves, and
swimming. I tried surfing in Sanya last year—it was great. Your turn
A: I’d pick mountain climbing. Reaching the top and seeing the views is so
rewarding. I climbed Huangshan last month, and the sea of clouds was
incredible.
B: Sounds cool, but I need thrills. Amusement parks are my go-to. Roller
coasters, games, shows—Disneyland in Shanghai is pure magic.
A: Different strokes! How about a combined trip Let's spend a few days at
the beach first, then go mountain climbing, and finally go to the
amusement park.
B: Genius! Let’s save up and do it.
Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation.
Persuading others(说服他人) Compromising(进行妥协)
The fact is that …
Wouldn’t you agree that…
I agree, but ...
Let’s find a compromise.
Let’s meet in the middle.
As a compromise, ...
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White Beach is a beach on the island of Boracay (长滩岛) in the Philippines. Its white sand, which bends towards the turquoise(青绿色) water, is dotted with palm trees.
White Beach is of course a beautiful place to relax in sun lounger and watch the spectacular sunset.
Do you want to go to the White Beach
Complete the passage with the expressions in the box.
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As tourism develops, people are becoming increasingly concerned about the environment. Here in our city, there is a heated discussion about whether a hotel should be built at White Beach.
The owner of the company thinks the hotel would attract more tourists, which will 1.____________________________________
and 2._____________________. However, the local people worry that building the hotel is 3._________________and will 4.__________________, in particular the turtles which lay their eggs on White Beach. But they also admit that building the hotel will 5. __________________ for people living in the area.
help the local economy
create opportunities for new businesses
not eco-friendly
disturb the wildlife
provide more jobs
Even though the owner of the company guarantees that the design will be in harmony with its beautiful surroundings, the local people are still concerned that the hotel may 6._______________________. Increased tourist numbers will also mean more cars and aeroplanes, which in turn means 7._______________________.
use up natural resources
higher carbon emissions
Now listen to the passage and check your answers.
help the local economy
create opportunities for new businesses
disturb the wildlife
provide more jobs
not eco-friendly
use up natural resources
higher carbon emissions
Complete the boxes with the expressions in Activity 8.
Advantages
1. attracting more tourists
2. creating opportunities for new businesses
3. helping the local economy
4. providing more jobs for people living in the area
5. raising awareness of protecting local wildlife
6. providing locals with a chance to experience other cultures
…
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Disadvantages
1. not eco-friendly
2. disturbing the wildlife
3. using up natural resources
4. higher carbon emissions
5. polluting inshore seawater
6. destroying local ecological environment
…
Now think about more advantages and disadvantages of building the hotel at White Beach.
Student A: You are a hotel operator who wants to build a hotel on some forested land.
Student B: You are a conservationist who wants to protect the wildlife there.
Role-play a discussion to reach an agreement that is satisfactory for everyone. Use the expressions in this section.
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Now think about how well you approached the problem from different perspectives and reached an agreement.
Eco-hotels are hotels that focus on environmental protection. Here is a brief introduction to their background:
In recent years, due to the increasing seriousness of global environmental problems, people's awareness of environmental protection has been continuously enhanced. The hotel industry, as an important part of the service industry, has also begun to pay attention to environmental protection. Many hotels are committed to reducing energy consumption, protecting water resources, properly handling waste, and protecting the ecological environment in their operations. This is the origin of eco-hotels.
To promote the development of eco-hotels, many international and domestic organizations have formulated relevant certification standards, such as Green Globe and LEED. These standards provide specific guidelines for the construction and operation of eco-hotels. By obtaining these certifications, hotels can not only demonstrate their environmental achievements but also meet the growing demand of environmentally-conscious consumers.
用“说服他人”“进行妥协”的英语表达，编一段对话，讨论自己喜欢的旅游形式。
