2. Vocabulary

   1. Study the following words:

carbon dioxide, global warming, short haul flight, return flight, rule of thumb, emission, sustainable industry, consumption, offset, purchase, sapling.

2. After watching be ready to explain what is meant under:

carbon

f ootprint permits neutral emissions trading

3. Comprehension

   1. Choose the correct variant:

1. Vancouver is chosen to speak about environment protection because

a) it is the most polluted place in the world.

b) it is a popular holiday resort.

c) it is the greenest place where people take environment very seriously.

2. If you take a taxi from central London to Heathrow airport you are responsible for ….. of carbon dioxide.

a) 1,4 kg b) 7 kg c) 100 kg

3. Airborne trips account for ….. of mankind’s contribution to global warming.

a) 3,5% b) 5,5% c) 12,5%

4. The most popular way to offset carbon emission is

a) to stop using public transport.

b) to contribute money to eco-organizations.

c) to plant new trees.

5. The round trip to Vancouver will require …… trees planted.

a) 9 b) 4 c) 6

6. For a short haul flight you need to plant …… trees to compensate your carbon emission.

a) 2 b) 4 c) 5

7. The rule of thumb is that you should plant approximately …… trees for every ton of carbon emissions.

a) 4 b) 4,5 c) 5,5

8. Carbon dioxide trading means:

a) producing carbon emissions.

b) paying money for your carbon emissions.

c) limiting carbon emissions.

9. The European Union restriction to pollute is ……billion tonnes a year.

a) 1,2 b) 2,2 c) 22

2. Sum up the major ideas on how to reduce carbon emissions while travelling.

Part 2. ECO-FRIENDLY HOTELS

1. Discussion

- How do hotels contribute to global warming?

- How would you describe a hotel with “green policies?

- Do travellers take into account how “green” their hotel is when they decide where to put up?

2. Comprehension

a) Eco-friendly policies of hotels include……………...……………………………….

b) The hotels that have adopted environmental programs have economic incentive because……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………

c) Eco-friendly policies of restaurants include…………………………………...…….

d) How much carbon dioxide did the 5 days trip to Vancouver produce? What was it equal to?

e) Describe an environmentally friendly means of transport.

Part 3. ECO-LODGE

• Enumerate the activities you can enjoy in an eco-lodge.

• What are the main principles of ecological fishing?

• Why do you think wilderness is nowadays seen as the new luxury?

FINAL TASK

Write the rules for a responsible and environmentally friendly traveller.

Role-play. Pink dolphins

1. Lead-in - Can you think of any natural unspoilt beauty spots in the country?

- Does the tourist industry protect or alter natural beauty spots for commercial or other purposes?

- Would you like to go to the Amazon rainforest on holiday?