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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surfing is one thing people like doing in Australia. Some even go there for surfing holidays. This industry generates big revenues for the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The problem is, too much activities in the surfing sites cause problems in the surf breaks. These natural sites need to be legally protected more. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Australia has yet to take steps in order to do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about the surfing industry in Australia and its consequences on some natural sites. Be ready to answer the questions that follow.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.newsinlevels.com\/products\/australias-surfing-industry-and-nature-level-3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Explain \u201ccoastal erosion<\/strong>\u201d. \u201cClimate change, <\/em>coastal erosion<\/em><\/strong>, and increasing competition for coastal spaces threaten these natural sites.<\/em>\u201d Use this term in a sentence.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cto take a legal step<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cWhile countries like New Zealand and Peru <\/em>have <\/em><\/strong>already<\/em> taken legal steps<\/em><\/strong> to protect their surf areas, Australia hasn\u2019t yet done the same.\u201c <\/em>Use this phrase in a sentence.\u201d Give a synonym or similar expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cspan<\/strong>\u201d mean in this sentence, \u201cThe sport\u2019s popularity\u00a0<\/em>spans<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0from beginners to experienced surfers, and many people enjoy being outdoors and near the ocean.<\/em>\u201d? Use this word in a sentence. Give some synonyms.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What comes to your mind when you hear the word \u201cwave\u201d?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Share your opinion about this problem in Australia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What are the good and bad things about the surfing industry in this country?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Should surfing be regulated\/limited in Australia? Share your opinion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Have you ever tried surfing? Talk about your experience. If not yet, would you like to go surfing (maybe in Australia) someday? Why or why not?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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