B2 – Upper Intermediate
The beach is one of the most visited places during the holidays. A summer getaway seems incomplete without taking a trip to the coast.
As the years pass, the climate has been noticeably getting worse. That said, staying under the sun may be more harmful to us as heat waves have been recurring. Hence, beach travels to the Mediterranean might come to an end.
Read the article to learn more about the possible end of the Mediterranean beach holiday.
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20231016-is-this-the-end-of-the-mediterranean-beach-holiday
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “tighten one’s belt” mean? “Part of this could be down to consumers tightening their belts, with the ETC finding that nearly a quarter of respondents expressed concern about the rise of travel costs.” Use this in a sentence.
- Define “driven by something“. “We believe it’s partly driven by the cooler climate, which makes walking and cycling delightful rather than a sweat.” Make a sentence with this phrase.
- What does “fare” mean in this context? “Other regions fare better: the same climate scenario would see a 16% annual rise in tourism to west Wales, for example.” Give two synonyms and make a sentence with this word.
Discussion Questions:
- How do you feel about the potential decline of the Mediterranean beach holiday and what impact might it have on your future travel plans?
- In what ways might over-tourism be contributing to the decline of the Mediterranean beach holiday experience?
- What measures can be taken to ensure the sustainability and longevity of the Mediterranean beach holiday industry?
- What factors do you consider when choosing a beach holiday destination? Are environmental concerns a priority for you?
- Have you ever been on a Mediterranean beach holiday? If so, which destination did you visit and how was your experience?