Unit 3. Tourist destination.

1. Read and translate the text.

Acapulco is the largest and most exciting diversion centre in Mexico. Impressive hotel complexes, exotic night clubs and restaurants of international caliber co-exist with the beauty of the tranquil beaches with tropical vegetation surrounding one of the most beautiful bays of the Pacific. Connected by 326 kilometers of highway, it is the closest beach to Mexico city.

Acapulco is famous for its mild climate and for the quality of its tourists services. Here you will find a wide range of activities for the entire family. All the watersports are available in Acapulco: surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, water skiing, riding water-bikes and parachute gliding. The beaches, streets, hotels, amusements parks, night clubs and restaurants are just some of the places where you can pleasantly enjoy yourself in a safe and fun-filled environment.

One of the greatest attractions is La Quebrada, where divers throw themselves into the ocean from a height of 46 metres. The CICI, one of the largest waterparks in Mexico, is an experience you should not miss, due to its impressive water slide and its enormous pool with giant waves. The Fort of San Diego, the Aquarium and the Zoo are also worth seeing.

Acapulco provides nightlife just like in the movies. The discotheques, clubs and bars open their doors to both young and old alike.

Acapulco is a shopper’s delight. What to buy? Acapulco is recognized as the leader in high quality summer clothing. You can also acquire silver, handcraft jewelry, leather accessories, shoes, and charming shell ashtrays.

Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a magical destination, which will capture you with its spell.

2. Translate into Russian.

exciting diversion centre, tranquil beaches, tropical vegetation, mild climate, a wide range of activities, available, attraction, worth seeing, acquire, handicraft jewelry, charming shell, ashtrays, miss the opportunity, magical destination, capture tourists with spell.

3. Translate into English.

популярный (привлекательный) туристический центр, спокойные пляжи, тропическая растительность, мягкий климат, многообразие (большой выбор) чего-либо, имеющийся в наличии, туристический объект (привлекательность), стоит что-либо посмотреть, приобретать, ювелирные изделия ручной работы, пепельница из ракушки, упустить возможность.

4. Fill in the gaps with the appropriate words from the text above.

1. Antalya is one of the largest and most exciting ________centres in Turkey.

2. The Dominical Republic is ________ for its ________ climate and for the quality of its tourists services.

3. The Kremlin is ________ seeing.

4. One of the greatest ________ in China is The Great Wall.

5. Don’t ________ the opportunity to visit Madame Tussaud’s.

6. What watersports are ________ in the Dominican Republic.

5. Can you match the words with the similar meaning?

environment diversion spell due to to acquire handicraft enormous to capture

because of to buy artisan to catch recreation atmosphere charm large

6. Look at the list of adjectives below and decide which of them can go with the nouns in the box.

holiday, beach, water, atmosphere, landscape, view

sandy, brilliant, tranquil, secluded, uncrowded

peaceful, romantic, unforgettable, exciting

transparent, crystal clear

spectacular, scenic, fascinating, breathtaking, picturesque, impressive

relaxed, welcoming, fun-filled, carefree, safe, magic, charming

7. Translate into English.

1. Акапулько – крупнейший развлекательный туристический центр.

2. Этот курорт славится мягким климатом, спокойными пляжами, тропической растительностью.

3. Большой выбор водных видов спорта привлекает туристов.

4. Аквариум и зоопарк стоит посетить.

5. Здесь вы можете купить ручной работы ювелирные изделия, серебро, поделки из кожи, красивые пепельницы.

6. Не упустите возможность насладиться отдыхом на этом курорте.

8. You are in charge of a new promotional project for Acapulco. What facts about Acapulco should be stressed in your promotional campaign?

9. Role-play. Presenting a New Destination.

You have recently returned from a fam trip to a holiday resort and now have to report back on your visit. Prepare a presentation. Talk about the resort as a new holiday destination. Include the following:

Transport to and from the resort The accommodation The food Shopping opportunities The entry conditions

The climate The local attractions Transport in the resort The price and value for money

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