2.3 Extending skills


topic sentences • summarizing


A Study the words in box a. They are all from the text in Lesson 2. 1 Give two common meanings of each word.


2 Choose the meaning of the word in the text. 3 Check with your dictionary.


B Study the words in box b. They are all from the text in Lesson 2.


1 What is the base word in each case? What is the part of speech of the base word?


b


independent adventurous uncomfortable development accommodation simplicity


2 Does the prefix/suffix change the part of speech? 3 How does the prefix/suffix change the meaning of the base word?


C Look back at the topic sentences from the text in Lesson 2 (Exercise F, page 16). Don’t look at the text on page 17. What information comes after each topic sentence? Suggest content.


Example: Backpacking is a great way to travel, they say. Advantages of backpacking, e.g., freedom, cheapness …


D Write a summary of the text on page 17. Paraphrase the topic sentences. Add extra information and examples.


See Skills bank 2.4 Extending skills using research questions • writing topic sentences • summarizing


A Can you remember the different types of tourism from Lesson 2? List as many as you can remember and describe their meaning.


B You are going to read about a special type of tourism that is very popular.


1 Give your definition of ecotourism. Then check with the first paragraph of the text on the opposite page.


2 What conditions must Praia do Forte satisfy, according to TIES, to be an eco-resort? 3 What is the best way to record information about the resort while you are reading?


C Study Alison Marshall’s report. 1 Highlight the topic sentences.


2 Read each topic sentence. What will you find in the rest of the paragraph?


3 Which paragraphs will probably tell you if Praia do Forte is an eco-resort? Read those paragraphs and make notes.


D Use the Internet to research one of the types of tourism described in Lesson 2. 1 Write three research questions.


2 Make notes. 3 Write a series of topic sentences which summarize your findings. 4 Report back to the other students. Read out each topic sentence then add extra details.


18 .


a


flash spirit rough break smart boom


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