3.4 Complete the sentences using the words above:

1) I don’t really like the city. I prefer to live in the …

2) There aren’t many beaches on the island. The … is mainly rocky with steep cliffs.

3) The Netherlands has a … climate, with mild winters and cool summers.

4) These beautiful old churches are part of our national ….

3.5 Read the article below

10 Great Tourist Destinations You Can Go To In the Bahamas

The Bahamas is well known all around the world as one of the greatest travel destinations, and one of the main reasons is because of its pristine beaches and natural wonders. At the Bahamas, you can spend your vacation at the beach sipping tropical drinks or you could dive and discover the marine life that abounds near its shores. Whatever the reason, the Bahamas is sure to offer travelers everywhere a well deserved time for rest and relaxation, and here are 10 places you could go to when visiting this island paradise:

1) Beaches in Bahamas: There are the two most popular beaches in the Bahamas. More than two miles long, Cabbage beach is dotted with tropical trees such as coconut, casuarinas and sea grape. Paradise beach near Atlantis resort is also a great beach destination for tourists, especially for those staying at the hotel. Other popular beaches here are the Gold Rock Beach, Xanadu Beach and Lucaya Beach.

2) Lucayan National Park: In this park, tourists can enjoy a myriad of activities. The activities include spelunking or cave exploration where you will see the interesting rock formations in the caves and kayaking down a mangrove lined creek. Swimming in the beaches lined with coral sands is, of course, the most popular.

3) Andros Island: In this island, you can go snorkeling and diving to see the abundant and diverse marine life in its shores. In fact, the island boasts of one of the largest barrier reefs in the world. In this reef, you will see elkhorn corals and other coral formations stretching out more than 100 miles.

4) Blue Lagoon Island: The Blue Lagoon Island located in Nassau showcases dolphins that you can swim with, play with or ride. For the less courageous, there are docks where you can relax while watching these wonderful animals. You also get to enjoy the beautiful scenery this offers.

5) Paradise island Outdoor Aquarium: This popular tourist destination has 11 exhibit lagoons where tourists can see 200 species of different marine animals. The Acrylic tunnels that undermine the sea creatures' habitat enable tourists to see piranhas, lobsters, jellyfish, green eels, sharks, giant groupers. You can see many other creatures as well in their natural habitats.

6) Pirates of Nassau: Prepare to be enthralled and fascinated by the life of pirates in this venue located at the heart of downtown Nassau. Here, tourists are taken into an educational program that educates people about the life of pirates through interactive programs. This is a great way to get to know Bahamas' culture more.

7) Bahamas Historical Society Museum: This historical museum showcases exhibits that show the island's history from the time of Columbus to the present. Here, you will see scores of Lucayan-Taino-Arawak artifacts. The artifacts here give tourists a glimpse of the lives of the people in the distant past.

8) The Pompey Museum of Slavery and Emancipation: This museum located in Vendue house was once the place where slave auctions and sales of goods from shipwrecks were held. Today, the place serves to educate people on the rich history and culture of the Bahamas. Artistic works of famous Bahamian artist Amos Ferguson is also showcased in this museum.

9) Crystal Cay: This place is an aquarium and a zoo spanning the whole of New Providence Island. Here, you can view the fascinating animals either by going up the 100 feet high observation towers or go down a staircase for a view of the corals, tropical fishes, sponges and other marine life. You can reach this island through Nassau docks or through Arawak.

10) Fort Charlotte: Fort Charlotte is a military site located in West Bay Street and Marcus Bethel Way in Nassau. It was built sometime in the late 18th century and was named after George the Third's wife. Here, you can take a scroll and see the waterless moat, dungeons, drawbridge and ramparts.

3.6 Find in the article the words that mean

a) related to the sea or sea transport;

b) a line of rocks or sand just above or just below the surface of the sea, often dangerous to ships;

c) new or almost new, and in very good condition;

d) the sport of walking and climbing in caves;

e) a very large number of something;

f) a place where many people go for rest, sport or another stated purpose;

g) an area of sea water separated from the sea by a reef (= a line of rocks and sand).

3.7 Look at the data of Top Ten World's Tourism Earners. Prepare a small report according to this information.

1) Austria - $21.8 billion;

2) Turkey - $22.0 billion;

3) Australia - $24.7 billion;

4) United Kingdom - $36.0 billion;

5) Germany - $40.0 billion;

6) China - $40.8 billion;

7) Italy - $45.7 billion;

8) France - $55.6 billion;

9) Spain - $61.6 billion;

10) United States -  $110.1 billion.

3.8 Work in groups.

Think of another destination (not your own country or region). Make statements to describe it to the other students in the group. Can they guess the place in less than ten statements? You get a point for every statement that doesn’t lead to a successful guess.

3.9 Find out information about one of the tourist destination:

a) Write a factual information sheet;

b) Write a brochure description;

c) Prepare a talk or presentation.

Use pictures and visuals where possible. There are two cards. Choose one of them and do the task in it.

3.10 Make a report: 10 Great Tourist Destinations you can go to in Kazakhstan. Use pictures and visuals where possible.

4. Tour operators vs. travel agencies

4.1 What is the difference between tour operators and travel agencies?

4.2 Read the following definitions. Do you agree with them? What can you add?

a) A travel agent is someone whose job is to help people plan holidays and make travel arrangements (they usually work for a travel agency).

b) A tour operator is a company that organizes holiday tours and then sells them, usually through a travel agency.

4.3 Read the definition of “package holiday”. How do you think “package holiday” is connected with tour operators and travel agencies?

Package holiday (US package tour) noun [C] - a holiday that is organized by a company for a fixed price that includes the cost of travel, hotels, etc.

4.4 Read the article and find the answers

1) Package holidays are created by tour operators and then sold though the chain of distribution:

a) What are the components of a typical package holiday?

b) Who else forms part of the chain of distribution?

c) How many different types of tour operator are there?

2) What are two other terms that mean the same as package holiday?

3) To buy in bulk means to buy something:

a) on the Internet;

b) in large quantities;

c) in secret;

d) a long time before you need to use it.

4) Why is it important to buy in bulk in tour operation?

5) Why do you think specialist tour operators prefer to sell direct to their clients?

6) If you could work for one of the four types of tour operator, which would you choose?