XV. Discussion of the text:
Speak about the earliest forms of leisure tourism.
Discuss the difference between ancient Roman and Greek tourists.
Explain the phrase ‘dark times in the world tourism history’.
Speak about the Middle Ages and the age of exploration.
Discuss the outcomes of the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution.
Reading Exercises
R ead the following interesting facts about some well-known items in tourism:
Choose the expression, a or b that is the closest in meaning to the word as used in the texts:
PASSPORT
a. something that makes it easy for you to achieve success, good health etc
b. a small official document that you get from your government, that proves who you are, and which you need in order to leave your country and enter other countries
TESTIMONIAL
a. a formal written statement describing someone's character and abilities
b. something that is given or done to someone to thank or praise them, or show admiration for them
AUTHORITY
a. the power you have because of your official position
b. official permission to do something
ADVERTISEMENT
a. a picture, set of words, or a short film, which is intended to persuade people to buy a product or use a service
b. a good example of something
PERIOD
a. the mark (.) used in writing to show the end of a sentence or of an abbreviation
b. a particular length of time with a beginning and an end
BENEFIT
a. an advantage, improvement, or help that you get from something
b. money provided by the government to people who are sick, unemployed, or have little money