B1 – Intermediate
Countries all over the world have been affected by the pandemic. One of the countries that suffered the consequences is Hong Kong.
Now, the government needs to think of ways to boost tourism again.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about what Hong Kong is doing to attract more tourists into their country.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/hong-kong-needs-tourists-level-3/
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “lure” mean, “Hong Kong will give 500,000 air tickets to lure tourists and businesses back to the city.” Use this word in your own sentence.
- What does ”revive” mean here, ”The government is seeking to revive the economy and repair Hong Kong’s global image after 2019’s violent protests and three years of self-imposed isolation during the pandemic.”? Give at least one (1) other definition of this word and use it in a sentence.
- What is a “giveaway”? “The giveaway will begin at the start of March and will last six months.” Use this word in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- Why does Hong Kong have problems with low tourism?
- What is your opinion on their campaign to get more tourists to visit their country? Do you think it will work? Explain.
- What would you do if you won a free flight to Hong Kong?
- What does your local and/or national government do to attract tourists to visit?
- What are some interesting activities/events in your city/country?