THE ATTRACTIONS TOURISM SECTOR

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 394.

Every province and territory in any country has major or minor attractions that appeal to visitors and residents and that generate tourism revenue. Attractions include historic sites, museums, halls of fame, art galleries, botanical gardens, aquariums, zoos, amusement parks, water parks and casinos. Many attractions are educational in nature, others are solely for entertainment. Some are both -"edutainment."

Great Britain has a wealth of attractions. The Natural History Museum is one of the standout memories of many children; the Science Museum contains more than 10,000 exhibits from the nation's collection; the British Museum is famous for one of the richest libraries in the world. There are castles and palaces like Buckingham Palace and Warwick castle, bursting to the towers with tales of treachery and torture, passion and power and above all fascinating people, times and events. Large amusement parks like Legoland, Chessington and Thrope Park are home to fun, laughter and some of the most exciting roller coaster experiences in Europe. London Zoo always provides plenty of things to see and so much to learn. This country has a lot to offer.

The same can be said about Ukraine as well. The Historical Museum of Ukraine in Kyiv is the country's largest museum. Its branch, the Museum of Historical Treasures, is noted for its collection of ancient Scythian artifacts. The Museum of Ukrainian Art contains the largest collection of Ukrainian medieval paintings and wood carvings. Ukraine also has a number of open-air museums that preserve native architecture. There are lots of historical and culture monuments such as St. Sophia Cathedral, the Golden Gates, Pechersk Lavra, which attract thousands of visitors all the year round. The fortresses of Kamianets-Podilski, Hotyn, and Galych are invaluable monuments to the history of the Ukrainian people. There are several water parks on the Crimean Peninsula, the source of amusement for children and adults.

All attractions, large or small, need people to sell food and souvenirs, market the attraction, maintain the facility and manage the operation. The attractions sector offers a wide range of employment opportunities, ranging from seasonal to permanent positions. There is also variety in the types of jobs available. Casinos, a rapidly growing area of the attractions sector, add many new positions, such as pit bosses and dealers.

As the sector grows, employment increases every year. In Canada, for example, it was estimated that 120,000 people were employed in the attractions sector in 1997 and by 2005 employment reached 152,000 and continues to grow.

Phonetic Exercises

III. Mind the letters ea pronunciation:

[i:] – most cases

increase

reach

seasonal

appeal

[e] – some words

wealth

treachery

learn

treasures

IV. Read the following sentences:

· Leave the treasures!

· This sea coast has seasonal appeal.

· It's not easy to increase your wealth or improve health.

· Please, don't accuse me of treachery.

Vocabulary Exercises

V. Give Ukrainian equivalents of the following:

major or minor attractions; appeal to visitors and residents; to generate tourism revenue; amusement park; educational in nature; a wealth of attractions; fascinating people, times and events; to be home to fun and laughter; plenty of things to see; medieval paintings; wood carvings; to preserve native architecture; invaluable monuments to the history; to market the attraction; to maintain the facility; to manage the operation; jobs available; rapidly growing area

VI. Give English equivalents of the following:

історичне місце; зал слави; картинна галерея; ботанічний сад; акваріуми; аквапарки; тільки для розваг; чудові спогади; більше ніж 10000 експонатів; одна з найбагатших бібліотек світу; переповнені казками про зраду та тортури; найбільш захоплюючі катання на американських гірках в Європі; історичний музей; відомий своєю колекцією; музей під відкритим небом; приваблювати тисячі відвідувачів; джерело розваг для дітей та дорослих; широкий вибір можливостей працевлаштування; сезонні та постійні посади

VII. Fill in the correct word from the list, then make sentences using the completed collocations:

botanical, permanent, site, standout, park, opportunity, wood, jobs, artifact, gallery, open-air, to manage

___________museums

_____________garden

ancient_____________

_________the operation

___________memories

art ________________

historic_____________

employment_________

available____________

amusement__________

_____________position

______________carving

VIII. Replace the underlined words with corresponding synonyms from the text:

1. So what do you do for amusement in this town? (e_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _)

2. This water park draws millions of visitors every year. (a_ _ _ _ _ _ _)

3. What is this museum noted for? (f_ _ _ _ _)

4. Every zoo offers many interesting and exciting things to see. (p_ _ _ _ _ _ _)

5. If you get lost just ask one of the locals for directions. (r_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _)

6. We must encourage the planting of new trees and save our nature. (p_ _ _ _ _ _ _)

IX. Match and learn the antonyms:

X. Find words in the text to match the following definitions:

1. A large public garden where many different types of flowers and plants are grown for scientific study – b__________________

2. A building where important cultural, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public – m________________

3. Something interesting or enjoyable to see or do, a place that many tourists visit – a________________

4. A building where paintings are shown to the public – a_____________

5. A building where people go to look at fish and other water animals – a__________________

6. A large park with many special machines that you can ride on, such as roller coasters and merry-go-rounds – a_________________

XI. Complete the sentences with the words from the list below:

• adventure • memories • museum • painting • gardens • historic

1. There is the world of fun and _______________ in any amusement park.

2. Children love going to botanical _______________.

3. This is the best open-air _______________ I have ever seen.

4. I read a frightening story about this medieval _______________.

5. We are all eager to visit this _______________ site.

6. What are your most standout _______________?

XII. Complete the following sentences with the necessary prepositions:

1. The aquarium is famous ___ the finest collection of different fishes and water animals in the world. 2. John was bursting ___ ideas of his own future attraction. 3. This zoo has been home ___ many animals for years. 4. The National Maritime Museum, South London, is noted ___ models and pictures of British ships, and things relating to the sea, sailing, and famous seamen. 5. There is a monument ___ the men who died in the battle there. 6. One may find numerous attractions ___ the Crimean Peninsula. 7. Amusement parks have multiple visitors, ranging ___ children ___ grandparents. 8. Are all attractions educational ___ nature? 9. That castle and its tales appeals not only ___ young children. 10. There is a great variety ___ types of museums in this city.

XIII. Practice the construction there is/are……, make sentences as in the example:

1. Major/ minor/ attractions/ every/ province/ territory.

There are major or minor attractions in every province and territory.

2. Historic sites/ museums/ halls of fame/ art galleries/ botanical gardens/ every/ country.

3. 10,000 exhibits/ nation's collection/ the Science Museum.

4. The richest library/ the British Museum.

5. Castles/ palaces/ amusement parks/ Great Britain.

6. A collection/ ancient Scythian artifacts/ the Museum/ Historical Treasures.

7. Medieval paintings/ wood carvings/ the Museum/ Ukrainian Art.

8. Fortresses/ Kamianets-Podilski/ Hotyn/ Galych.

9. Several/ water parks/ the Crimean Peninsula.

10. Growth/ employment/ attractions/ sector.

XIV. Translate into English:

1. Я би хотіла відвідати музей архітектури під відкритим небом у Львові. 2. Завдяки найбагатшій у світі бібліотеці, цей музей відомий далеко за межами країни. 3. Шкода, що у цьому місті немає ботанічного саду. 4. На цьому атракціоні працює багато працівників. Дехто продає їжу та сувеніри, але більшість приваблює відвідувачів. 5. Тобі слід відвідати музей українського мистецтва у Києві, якщо тебе цікавлять середньовічні картини. 6. Американські гірки, мабуть, будуть завжди джерелом розваг для дітей та дорослих. 7. Давай підемо у парк атракціонів. Там стільки цікавого! 8. Правда, що кількість можливостей працевлаштування у секторі атракціонів постійно зростає? 9. Перед тим, як їхати на екскурсію в іншу країни, слід дізнатися про всі історичні місця, музеї, ботанічні сади, картинні галереї, парки атракціонів, палаци та фортеці цієї країни.

Speaking Exercises

XV. Answer the following questions to the text:

1. What types of attractions do you know?

2. What attractions are educational in nature?

3. Which ones are solely for entertainment?

4. What can you visit in Great Britain?

5. What would you like to see first and why?

6. Why is Ukraine worth visiting?

7. Which city is the most famous in Ukraine, what for?

8. Why do attractions need people and workers?

9. What can you say about employment opportunities in the attractions sector?

10. Would you like to work in this sector? Why?

XVI. Describe the following pictures. Speak about:

a) the type of attraction they represent;

b) your reasons to think so;

c) what exactly is shown in the pictures;

d) shape and size of the object(s);

e) your feelings when you look at the picture.

XVII. In pairs use the prompts to ask and answer as in the example:

1. The USA/ fantastic/ to go on the roller coaster/ California/ amusement park.

2. Great Britain/ marvelous/ to take a picture of Queen Elizabeth II/ (at) the Madame Tussaud's museum, London/ collection of famous people wax models.

3. France/ terrific/ to visit Sleeping Beauty's castle/ Disneyland Paris/ theme park.

4. Poland/ breathtaking/ to ride on an elephant/ Wroclaw/ zoo.

5. The USA/fascinating/ to play poker/ Las Vegas/ casinos.

6. Austria/ fabulous/ to see the original paintings of Rembrandt and Michelangelo/ Vienna/ Art Museum Albertina.

7. Germany/ exciting/ to drink so much beer/ Munich/ Octoberfest

e.g. A: How was your trip to the USA?

B: It was fantastic. We had a great time, thanks.

A: What was it like?

B: It was out of this world. Here! Take a look at the photos.

A: Wow! Did you really go on the rollercoaster?

B: Yes, it was great.

A: Where was it?

B: In California. There is a wonderful amusement park there. Would you like to visit it as well?

A: I haven't been on holiday for years.

B: So, here's your chance. Get a ticket to the USA as soon as you can.

XVIII. a) Fill in the grid with your city major and minor attractions:

b) Find out:

· What attractions are most profitable in your city and why?

· What attractions are privately owned, what are owned and run by the state? Do they differ?

· Which ones do you and tourists visit most/ less and why?

c) Speak about:

· The ways of the attractions' profitability improvement:

- promotion;

- investment;

- effective management;

- skillful workers;

- high quality equipment;

- any other methods.

· An attraction you would like to work in and why.

XIX. Make up a plan and retell the text according to it

Reading Exercises

XX. Read the following advertisements:

LEGOLAND

For fun and adventure, come to Legoland, Windsor. Set in 150 acres of beautiful countryside, there is something for all the family. At Legoland, Windsor, there are seven themed activity areas with over fifty rides, live shows and attractions. Visit Castleland and try the amazing Dragon Ride, or take a trip to the Duplo Gardens, where younger children can have a wonderful time. Don't forget My Town, Wild Wood or Miniland. There's just so much to see! Come to Legoland, Windsor for more fun than you've ever dreamed of. It's a great way to spend a day!

ASTERIX PARK

35km north of Paris, the Asterix amusement park, set in about 400 acres, is wailing to thrill and entertain you. Based on the famous cartoon character, Asterix, the park has six themed areas allowing you to travel back in time through twenty centuries. There is plenty to do at Asterix park, with rides and shows to suit all ages and tastes, from the entertaining Dolphin Theatre to the most exciting roller coasters you've ever been on. Asterix park is the perfect place for all the family to enjoy a fabulous day out. Come and share the fun!

DISNEYLAND PARIS

Whatever your age, you're sure to have the trip of a lifetime when you visit the magical world of Disneyland Paris set in almost 5,000 acres. There are five fantastic themed areas, each with its own fabulous rides and attractions. Enter a fairy-tale kingdom in Fantasyland, where Sleeping Beauty's elegant castle will take your breath away. Have you ever wanted to experience the wild, wild west? Visit Frontier land and ride on an old-fashioned riverboat. There's a world of fun and adventure waiting for you at Disneyland, Paris. Come and visit the wonderful world of Disney today!

XXI. Find out what a theme park means by restoring the order of words of the following definition:

a of park you can have fun on big travel such as a roller coaster, and where riding the whole riding park based where on a one subject as water machines or space type such is

Mark the pictures. Write L(for Legoland), D (for Disneyland Paris) or A (for Asterix Park). Explain

2

5

4

3

XXII. Answer the following questions:

Which theme park(s)……

1. isn't in the same country as the other two?

2. is the biggest of all?

3. have themes based on cartoon characters?

4. has themes from 2,000 years ago?

5. has the most themed activity areas?

XXIII. Read the advertisements again and make notes under the headings, then talk about each theme park:

• name • location/ size • what to do/ see there

XXIV. Choose any attraction in your city and write an advertisement to it. Make sure it:

ü is interesting;

ü is logical and concise;

ü invites visitors;

ü describes the attraction in full: tells about its advantages and the things to do/ see there.