Is it possible that we could live in luxury and surrounded by nature at the sametime?

Providing five-star luxury in the middle of a treasured wilderness without damaging the environment might not be easy, but it is far from impossible. The King Pacific Lodge in British Columbias Bear Rainforest proves that if enough care and attention is taken, the task is within the reach of any tourist provider. Unlike many other hotel building projects no trees were cut down and no land was wasted in order to build it. The Lodge does not have a permanent location but sits on a floating barge towed into the sea bay in May, where it anchors till September. Those wishing to stay in one of its seventeen rooms must access it by boat or seaplane. Each guest staying at the Lodge charged 3 % conservation tax, but rewarded by the chance to sight whales and bears. And since these are the main attractions of the area and of stay in business they must leave the area untouched. In 2000, the Lodge management signed an agreement with the native Gitgaat people by whom they were later adopted. Together they work for the benefit of the area. The Lodge recognizes the native tribe as the owners of the land and even supports the native youth and employs the tribes people. They, in turn, teach the newcomers about the local culture. The King Pacific Lodge is one of a growing number of tourism companies that go beyond purely minimizing their environmental impact to win the approval of the local community where they establish their business. These companies use eco-friendly solutions to problems, and are careful to restrict their use of resources and protect threatened species. Realizing how destructive tourism can be, they want to avoid the love-it-to-death effect of tourism and leave a lighter environmental footprint.

Match the sentences with the appropriate definitions.

1) Eco-friendly

a) The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.

2) Conservation
b) An area of land that has not been used to grow crops or had towns and roads built on it, especially because it is difficult to live in as a result of its extremely cold or hot weather or bad earth.

3) Wilderness

c) Describes a product that has

been designed to do the least possible damage to the environment

Read the statement below and decide whether they are True or False.

1) The Lodge does not have a permanent location but sits on a floating barge towed into the sea bay in May where it anchors till October.

2) Each guest staying at the Lodge is charged 3% conservation tax, but it is rewarded by the chance to sight whales and bears.

3) The Lodge guests must leave the area untouched. 4) The lodge management signed an agreement with the native Gitgaat people by whom they were later adopted in 2003.

5) Realizing how destructive tourism can be, they dont want to avoid the love-it-to-death effect of tourism and leave a lighter environmental footprint.

Read the questions and choose the correct options.

1) According to the text, luxury hotels a) b) c) d) usually have a positive effect on their environment. are more eco-friendly when they are difficult to reach. do not harm the environment if they are carefully designed. are impossible to find in the middle of wilderness.

2) The King Pacific Lodge a) b) c) d) is situated far away from an important wilderness. has been created after careful consideration. is less luxurious than might be expected. is based on a good example.

3) What is true about the Lodge? a) b) c) d) It is located in an area without any trees. It can be moved from place to place. Guests have to pay extra for the flight to get there. Guests can take part in conversation programmes.

4) The Lodge Management a) b) c) d) cooperate with the native people. bought the land with a lot of money. do not care about the local culture. are difficult to cooperate with.

5) Some of the native people a) b) c) d) did not want to send their land. go to school to learn about the local culture. work from a very early age. earn money at the Lodge.

6) According to the text, the tourist industry a) b) c) d) ignores the importance of eco-friendly tourism. will always be a threat to the environment. can limit the damage it does to the environment. is in conflict with the local communities.

Read the questions and find the correct answer.

1) The child ___________ by the teacher was standing the corner.
a) b) c) d)

punished was punished punishing have been punished

2) Their first song ______________My Girl became an instant hit. a) calling b) called c) have called d) was called

3) I always buy clothes _____________ of natural fibres. a) make b) being made c) made d) have been made

4) Monica, _________ entirely in red, entered the room dancing. a) dressing b) was dressed c) dresses d) dressed

5) Most of the people __________ to the party didn't turn up.

a) b) c) d)

invited invites have invited was invited

Rewrite the sentences below using past participle clause.

Peter was abandoned by his parents at an early age. Peter took to stealing.

Peter, abandoned by his parents at an early age, took to stealing

Ercan was frequently criticized for his self-centered attitude. Ercan was very popular.

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The jewelery was stolen from our neighbors house yesterday night. It was found by the police.

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The doctors office was newly decorated. It was charged higher fees.

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Ahmet was offered a good job in stanbul. Ahmet moved there.

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Lets speak. Here are the role cards.

You are a reporter and you are trying to learn what is happening. You are wondering the reason why people gathered there.

You are a manufacturer. You want to build a factory in an area. But you are having trouble with the native people of the area. You are trying to convince them.

You are a Greenpeace member supported by the native people of the area. You are trying to protect the nature of the area.

You are a Greenpeace member supported by the native people of the area. You are trying to make the manufacturer give up building a factory in the area.

Listen to two friends Rachel and George, discussing ecological footprints and choose the correct words/phrases.

1) If everyone had a lifestyle like Rachels, we would need 3.2 / 2.3 planets to survive. 2) George recycles / doesnt recycle newspapers, turn off the TV at night that kind of thing.

3) Rachel thinks that it would be much better if everyone bought food from supermarkets / that is produced locally.

4) Rachel thinks that George needs 100 / 150 times more water to produce a kilo of beef than a kilo of wheat.

5) Rachel thinks meat / wheat production is very damaging to the environment.

Listen to the George and Rachel again and answer the questions below by taking notes.

1) What can we do, not just recycling or saving energy? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ .

2) What do they say about soya beans and beef? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ .

3) How does Rachel affect Georges thoughts? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ .

Become an inhabiter and write your complaints or suggestions about the new factory built in your neighbourhood.

To whom it may concern

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Yours sincerely