Unit 1

Unit 1

by Imen Kahna

​Unit 1

​Maldives

​The Maldives is a beautiful island country and archipelagic state situated in Asia and located in the Indian Ocean. It is about 700 kilometres from the mainland. The Maldives has over 1000 separated islands characterized by its pure-white sandy beaches, exotic corals, colourful fish, and other unique marine life.

There are also many things to do in this tropical paradise especially if you are into adrenaline-filled watersports like water-flying, diving, fishing, snorkelling, parasailing, and surfing. But of course one of the main draws to this islands paradise is the wonderful beaches and resorts which are perfect for relaxing.

Other top attractions to check out are the island of Utheem, the Grand Mosque of Malé, the National Museum, and the Malé Friday Mosque.

Capital: Malé

Fiji

Fiji is a dreamy archipelago/country located in the South Pacific Ocean and encircles the Koro Sea 2,100 km north of Auckland in New Zealand. Fiji is actually made of around 333 islands, however just two islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, host 87 per cent of the population.

90 per cent of the country is mainly water and so Fiji is the perfect place for scuba diving and snorkelling as it encompasses more than 4000 square kilometres of wonderfully coloured reef gardens. The land gardens are also remarkable, so make sure to check the Garden of the Sleeping Giant found in the Nausori Highlands which has a huge collection of vibrant orchids and many other native plants.

Other top places to see in Fiji include the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands, Bouma National Heritage Park in Taveuni Island, Denarau Island, Beqa Lagoon, and Navua River in Viti Levu.

Capital: Suva

Mexico (coast): Tulum

Tulum used to be a simple and quiet fishing village and is now one of the most vibrant locations to be in Mexico! Famous for its amazing sandy beaches and beautiful weather, the first best thing to do is hit the beaches of Tulum and enjoy a relaxing day. Some of the best beaches to visiting in this area include Playa Paraíso, Playa Ruinas, Akumal Beach, and Las Palmas Public Beach. Another relaxing activity is taking a mud bath in Laguna de Kaan Luum (lagoon).

The Sian Ka’an Biosphere in Tulum houses thousands of different species of plants and wildlife, birds, dolphins, turtles, fish and is a must-visit on your trip to Tulum.

Moreover, the Tulum Mayan Ruins, Caves at Cenote Caracol, the Cobá ruins, and the famous “Ven a la Luz” (Come into Light) sculpture by artist Daniel Popper, are all attractions not to be missed during a visit to Tulum.

Capital: Mexico City

Mauritius

Mauritius is an island country located in the Indian Ocean, famous for its amazing beaches, rainforests, hiking trails, waterfalls, lagoons, and coral reefs. The small village of Chamarel in Mauritius is the most visited natural site in the country since it houses the highest waterfall (over 100 meters) on the island and is known for its seven-coloured earth (brown, red, green, violet, purple, yellow and blue). Moreover, the Curious Corner of Chamarel is a must-see museum where you can find mirror-mazes, puzzles, and optical illusions.

If you are looking for a luxurious stay, then try to hit the exquisite sandy shores of Île aux Cerfs, a private island in Mauritius owned by a five-star hotel.

Other things to see include Trou aux Cerfs Volcano, Bois Cheri Plantation, Ebony Forest Reserve, La Vanille Nature Park, and Black River Gorges National Park.

Capital: Port Louis

Multiple Choice

Tulum is in

• Fiji

• Mexico

• Mauritius

Multiple Choice

The Sian Ka’an Biosphere in ______ houses thousands of different species of plants and wildlife

• Fiji

• Tulum

• Mauritius

Multiple Choice

Where is Fiji located?

• North Pacific Ocean

• South Indian Ocean

• South Pacific Ocean

Multiple Choice

Where can we find Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands, Bouma National Heritage Park in Taveuni Island?

• Fiji

• Mauritious

• Maldives

Multiple Choice

The Maldives are an archipelag state

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Tulum is a quiet fishing village

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What is the capital of Fiji?

• Suva

• Malé

• Port Louis

Multiple Choice

Where can we find Utheem, the Grand Mosque of Malé, the National Museum, and the Malé Friday Mosque?

• Fiji

• Mauritious

• Mexico

Multiple Choice

In Fiji, 70% of the country is water.

• False

• True

Multiple Choice

The Maldives are an archipelag state

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

If you are looking for a luxurious stay, then try to hit the exquisite sandy shores of Île aux Cerfs.

What is the opposite of luxurious?

• Poor

• Expensive

• Classy

Multiple Choice

How are Maldives beaches?

• Rocky

• Sandy

Multiple Choice

Mauritius is an island country located in the

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

Poll

If you had the chance to pick one of the attractions, where would you go?

• Maldives

• Mauritius

• Fiji

• Mexico

​Speaking activity - A famous location in Poland

Design the itinerary for the whole 7 days. Include:

1. ​Arrival and departures times from Koszalin

2. Details of accommodation: location and services

3. ​Activities to be done on each day

4. ​Description of each location

5. ​Define a budget

​30 min

Poll

How much did you enjoy the lesson of today?

1. Didn't enjoy

2. It's okay, but can be improved

3. It's okay

4. I loved it

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Open Ended

What is something that you think is missing in our lessons that you would like to see?

Open Ended

What do you like the least in my teaching way?

Open Ended

What do you like the most?