Module E : WORKING HARD ON VACATION

Module E: WORKING HARD ON VACATION

• Read the text carefully, and answer the questions.

• Don't forget to use the dictionary for unfamiliar words

נוף
שילוב
יוקרה
זיהום
יעד
להתפנק

Hebrew

1. My dream destination is Paris.

2. The landscape in the national park was amazing.
3. Pollution in the city is a big problem that needs to be addressed.
4. She treated herself to a weekend at a luxury hotel.

5. When I go on vacation, I love to be pampered at a luxury hotel.

6. The combination of sweet and salty flavors in this dish is delicious.

English

Before Reading: Go Over the Vocabulary in BOLD and Find its Meaning in Hebrew

Just before the Covid pandemic, Jill Corden went on vacation to Hawaii – a popular tourist destination that is famous for its wonderful climate, beautiful beaches and amazing landscapes.

Jill was one of over 10 million tourists who visited Hawaii in 2019. But, unlike almost all tourists everywhere, she didn't go to admire the scenery or lie in the sun. Instead, she was there on a new

type of vacation arranged by the EcoTrips company, and spent much of her time planting trees in the countryside.

Multiple Choice

What do we learn about Jill's vacation to Hawaii? (paragraph I)

• It was not what Jill expected.

• It was affected by the pandemic.

• It was different from most vacations.

• It was organized by Jill herself.

Multiple Choice

What did Jill do during her vacation in Hawaii?

• Jill went scuba diving in Hawaii.
• Jill visited the Eiffel Tower in Hawaii.
• Jill went skiing in Hawaii.
• She planted

In one way, Jill's vacation is not unusual. For over 50 years, small groups of young people have been traveling all over the world for their vacations, participating in environmental programs. Some, for example, go to care for injured wild animals. Others help clean polluted rivers, or work on local farms. These groups live in tents and cook their own meals. Jill, too, worked hard during the day. But afterwards, a luxury hotel was waiting for her with everything that a five-star hotel offers, including a large swimming pool.

Multiple Choice

How was Jill's vacation experience similar to that of the young people mentioned in paragraph II?

• They participated in environmental programs

• traveling all over the world

• care for injured wild animals

• work on local farms

In the past year, vacations like the one Jill went on have become very popular. "It's partly because people want to get out into nature after staying at home during the pandemic," says Roger

Morrison, head of EcoTrips. "And it's also because people are so tired of cooking, tidying up and cleaning their homes. They want to help the environment – but after long, difficult years at home,

they also want to be pampered."

Multiple Choice

What does Morrison explain about the new type of vacation?

• Morrison explains that the new type of vacation is only for couples.
• Morrison explains that the new type of vacation is only available in the summer.
• Morrison explains why it has become very popular

• Morrison explains that the new type of vacation is all-inclusive.

Multiple Choice

What do we learn from paragraph III

• How the pandemic damaged our planet.

• Why so many people want to be pampered.

• Why it is important to protect the environment.

• How staying at home helps the environment.

Before the Covid pandemic, it was hard to find this combination of luxury accommodation and environmental projects. But as demand grew, more companies began offering this type of

vacation. "Nowadays you can find a whole range of options, including some for people who can't do hard physical work," says Morrison. "Our own customers, for instance, can choose to help

environmental projects by entering data into a computer, or by giving classes to other tourists about the projects."

Multiple Choice

According to Morrison, why might some tourists choose to give classes? (paragraph IV)

Because this activity....

• is interesting

• can be done online

• can help local people

• is physically easy

The environmental efforts of tourists like Jill are very much appreciated by local communities. For many years, they have seen enormous damage done by tourists both in their cities and in the countryside, and have been looking for solutions. Some communities have even considered limiting the number of visitors. Doing that, however, can have very serious economic consequences. "Now there are tourists who leave the area in a better state than it was before they arrived," says Morrison. "So everyone is happy."

Multiple Choice

According to Wendy, what will listeners be happy to learn?

• What problem tourists can cause.

• How communities limit the number of visitors.

• What kinds of economic benefits tourism has.

• Why there are so many tourists today.