B2 – Upper Intermediate
Off the isolated coast of Newfoundland, more than two miles under the water, lies the rusting, decaying skeleton of a ship that has fascinated the public for more than a century. Discovering its tragic past is still appealing to scholars, adventurers, and common people.
Tourists have been paying for years to have a chance to see the Titanic shipwreck from below. Five individuals boarded the underwater vehicle Titan on Sunday to undertake the trip.
Let’s read the article below to know more about it.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/titanic-tourism
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “insatiable” mean in this sentence, “More than a century after the ship’s sinking, interest in the Titanic remains insatiable.” Use it in a sentence.
- What does “pretty penny” mean in this sentence, “And for a pretty penny, tourists have been able to go too.” Use it in a sentence.
- What does “to catch a glimpse” mean, “For decades, tourists have been paying for a chance to catch an undersea glimpse at the wreck of the Titanic.” Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What are your thoughts on this style of tourism and the impacts of the submersibles on the deteriorating site?
- Should the site be left undisturbed in memory of the more than 1,500 people who died there? Explain.
- What do you think happened to the explorers?
- Would you be willing to give this type of tourism a try? Why or why not?