WORKBOOK - UNIT 8

READING: HOLIDAYS WITH A DIFERENCE

Vocabulary
Term Definition Example Sentence
exploit (verb) To use something or someone The company exploited its workers
unfairly for your own benefit. by paying them very low wages.
exploitation
(noun)

maximize To make something as big or We need to maximize our chances

/ˈmæksɪmaɪz/ as good as possible. of winning the game.
(verb)

minimize (verb) To make something as small or We need to minimize the risk of

as bad as possible. accidents.

ethical Relating to what is morally It is not ethical to steal from others.

(adjective) right and wrong.

priceless So valuable that it cannot be The memories of our trip were

(adjective) given a price. priceless.

tribe (noun) A group of people who live The tribe lived in a village near the
together and share the same river.
customs, language, and
beliefs.

tribal (adjective) Relating to a tribe or its The tribe had many tribal traditions.
customs.

remote A place that is far away and The explorers traveled to a remote
destination difficult to reach. destination in the mountains.
(noun phrase)

Exotic /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ A culture that is very different The travelers learned about the
culture (noun from your own and seems exotic culture of the island.
phrase) exciting and unusual.

specialize in to become an expert in a particular The chef specializes in making

(verb phrase) area of work, study or business delicious desserts.
1. Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the box. Change the form if necessary.

Word Bank: exploit, exploitation, maximize, minimize, ethical, priceless, tribe, tribal, remote destinations,
exotic culture, specialize

1. Some travel agencies ___________ in organizing trips to unique and less-traveled places around the
world.
2. The ___________ jewelry worn by the indigenous people was made of rare stones and held deep
cultural significance.
3. Many tourists are attracted to ___________ where they can experience nature away from busy city life.
4. The illegal ___________ of natural resources has led to severe environmental damage in some regions.
5. The company aims to ___________ its profits by introducing more sustainable tourism packages.
6. Visiting a local ___________ can provide valuable insights into the traditions and customs of
indigenous communities.
7. The museum displayed a collection of ___________ artifacts that were considered invaluable to
historians.
8. Businesses should adopt ___________ practices to ensure that their operations do not harm the
environment or exploit workers.
9. Some large corporations tend to ___________ cheap labor in developing countries to reduce costs.
10. To protect wildlife, it is important to ___________ the negative impact of tourism on fragile
ecosystems.
11. Experiencing an ___________ can be an eye-opening and educational experience.

2. Conversation Exercise: Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank.

Tom: Hi, Sarah! Have you ever traveled to a ___________?

Sarah: Yes! Last year, I visited a small village in the Amazon rainforest. The local ___________ welcomed us
warmly.

Tom: That sounds amazing! Did you get to experience their ___________?

Sarah: Absolutely! They showed us their ___________ traditions, including music and dance. It was a
___________ experience.

Tom: That must have been unforgettable! But I hope tourism there is managed in an ___________ way.

Sarah: Yes, the tour operators ___________ eco-tourism and try to ___________ the negative impact on the
environment.

Tom: That’s great! Some companies ___________ natural resources, which leads to ___________ of local
people and their land.

Sarah: Exactly! It’s important to ___________ the benefits of tourism while ensuring sustainability.

Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the box. Change the form if necessary.

Answer Key: (for teacher's use)

 1. specialize in
2. tribal
3. remote destination
4. exploitation
5. maximize
6. tribe
7. priceless
8. ethical
9. exploit
10. minimize
11. exotic culture

Conversation Exercise (With Key)

Tom: Hi, Sarah! Have you ever traveled to a remote destination?

Sarah: Yes! Last year, I visited a small village in the Amazon rainforest. The local tribe welcomed us warmly.

Tom: That sounds amazing! Did you get to experience their exotic culture?

Sarah: Absolutely! They showed us their tribal traditions, including music and dance. It was a priceless
experience.

Tom: That must have been unforgettable! But I hope tourism there is managed in an ethical way.

Sarah: Yes, the tour operators specialize in eco-tourism and try to minimize the negative impact on the
environment.

Tom: That’s great! Some companies exploit natural resources, which leads to exploitation of local people and
their land.

Sarah: Exactly! It’s important to maximize the benefits of tourism while ensuring sustainability.

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Tribal Tourism: A Cultural Exchange or Exploitation?

Holidays with a difference Tribal tourism is becoming more popular. But at what cost to
the locals? Tribal tourism is a relatively new type of tourism. It involves travellers
goingto remote destinations, staying with local people and learningabout their culture
and way of life. They stay in local accommodation, share facilitieswith local people, and
join in with mealsand celebrations. At the moment, less than one percent of holidays
are tribal tourism holidays, but this is set to change. Tribal tourismisoften compared
with foreign e /;;giesits.• _, ..... However,a foreignexchange involvesstaying
withpeoplewho often sharethe samevalues.Tribal tourism takes visitors to places •

wherethe lifestyleisverydifferent from that in their home location. Thosewho have been
ona tribal holidayexplainthat experiencing thislifestyleis themainattraction.They say
that it offers themthe chimce to livein a way they never have before. Not everyone is
convincedthat tribal tourismis a goodthing,and opinionsare divided.The argument
isabout whether ornot it helps thelocal population, or whether it exploitsthem.The main
pmblem is that, becausetribaJ tourismis relativelynew, the long-term effects on local
populationshave not beenstudied inmuch detai Where + studieshave been carried out,
the effects have been foundto be negative. Travelwriter IanColeman recalls a recent
tripto Guatemala, where hesaw an example of this.'Thereis a village with a statue of a
man calledMaximon, who hasa special spiritual meaningfor the local tribe,' he
explains.'Thestatueiskept indoors, and once a year the localsbring himout and carryhim
around the village.However, visitorsnow pay money for themtobringthe statue out and
carryit, around,whilethey takephotographs.As a result, Maximonhas lost hisoriginal
meaning,and isnow just another tourist attraction.' So, isil possible to experience an
exotic culture without harming it in some way? 'With a bit of thought, we can
maximise.thepositive impactsand minimisethe negative,' says travel company director
HilaryWaterhouse.'Rememberthat you arethere not onlyto experiencea different
culture, but to help it insome way.Tourists bringmoney to thecommunity, whichthe
communitycan invest in localprojects.However, this does not mean youcan act the way
you might do back home. The most important thing isto show-respect, learn about, and
be aware of, local customsand traditions.Always remember you'rea guest.' Dawn
Baker, manager of travel company Footprints,runstours to tribal areas inPeru.'Good
companies specialisingintribal toursare verycareful about who they allow on their
tours,' she says.'They won't take anyone they feel is unsuitable.' Baker offers reading
recommendationsso that visitorscan read about the country and its cultures. 'The
rewards of a trip to thiscountry arepriceless, and the more you know inadvance, the
more priceless they are.' Tribal tourismtravellers are often surprised at how basictheir
facilities9rewhen they get there. 'It's not for everyone, but for me it was all part of the
experience,' says Jamie White, who has recently returned from a trip to Borneo. 'We
stayed in the same huts that everyone was living in, with no running water andno
electricity. It was basic, but it was an ethical way to travel.Beingcomfortable means
you use more local resources and so have more of an environmental impact.'

Reading Summary
 ● Tribal tourism is when people travel to remote places and stay with local people to
learn about their culture.
● Some people think tribal tourism is good because it helps local people by bringing
them money.
● Other people think tribal tourism is bad because it can change local cultures and
traditions.

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