U8 Elephant Abuse: Thai Tourism Industry's Dark Secret

Open Ended

Why is it important to rethink animal attractions in the tourism industry?

Open Ended

Look at the picture. Why are these animals chained? What do you know about the cruelty they suffer from?

Multiple Choice

What are the three main purposes an author may have when writing a text, as described in the PIE strategy?

• To persuade, to inform, to entertain

• To explain, to narrate, to describe

• To analyze, to compare, to contrast

• To summarize, to question, to predict

Multiple Choice

How does the information about elephant tusks and the threats elephants face in Text 1 and Text 3 help readers understand the author's purpose?

• It shows the importance of elephants in tourism.

• It highlights the dangers elephants face due to human actions.

• It explains how elephants use their tusks for survival only.

• It describes the history of elephants in Thailand.

Open Ended

Explain how elephant tourism in Thailand has changed from the 15th century to today, based on the timeline provided.

Multiple Select

What might be the author’s purpose in Paragraph 2?

• To persuade readers to say no to the trade in elephant products.

• To provide readers with information about the miserable fate of some elephants.

• To entertain readers by telling a story about Thai tourism.

Multiple Select

Which TWO of the following slogans best show the author’s advice in the final paragraph above?

• Do Not Destroy Elephants’ Natural Habitat

• Choose Elephant-Friendly Travel Agencies

• Sign a Petition to Save Elephants from Extinction

• End the Abuse of Elephants: Refuse to Ride

• Elephant Nature Park Needs Your Donation

Multiple Choice

Which graphic organizer would best help you understand the causes and effects described in the passage about elephant abuse in the Thai tourism industry?

• Classification

• Venn Diagram

• Cause & Effect

• Timeline

Open Ended

Why do you think some sanctuaries are transforming elephant rides into observation-only experiences?

Open Ended

How does the word 'abuse' relate to the treatment of elephants in Thailand's tourism industry?

Multiple Select

Based on the passage and vocabulary, what are two reasons why elephants are abused in the Thai tourism industry?

• High demand for elephant rides

• Lack of laws protecting elephants

• Tourists prefer wild animals

• Operators want to save money

Multiple Select

Which of the following words from the vocabulary list on page 198 are adjectives?

• vulnerable

• exhaustion

• complex

• intelligent

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the word 'vulnerable' as used in the example: 'Without a helmet, cyclists are particularly vulnerable to head injuries in an accident'?

• In a condition where it is easy to be hurt

• Lasting forever or for one's whole life

• Enough or satisfactory in terms of the amount or quality required

• Smart or exhibiting an advanced ability to think and learn quickly

Multiple Choice

In the sentence pattern 'N, all/most/some/... of which/whom (+ S) + V...', what is the function of 'of which/whom'?

• It introduces a relative clause specifying a quantity or proportion.

• It introduces a new topic in the sentence.

• It acts as the main verb of the sentence.

• It provides the subject of the sentence.

Open Ended

Describe how you would combine the following sentences using the sentence pattern taught: 'There are 100 students in the class. Twenty of them are international students.'

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences uses the phrase 'It's high time that...' to suggest someone should change their behavior for the environment?

• It's high time that Steven controlled his temper and treated people more politely.

• It's high time that we became aware of the damage we've done to our environment.

• It's high time that Dad stopped smoking and paid attention to his health.

• It's high time that Megan sorted through her closet and threw away the clothes she never wears.

Open Ended

How do the vocabulary words 'raise,' 'benefit,' 'severe,' 'cruelty,' and 'habitat' connect to the topic of animal welfare and environmental issues discussed in the lesson?

Multiple Select

Which two of the following are the speaker’s purposes in this talk?

• To persuade the audience to give animals more rights.

• To inform the audience of how poorly human beings treat animals.

• To entertain the audience with an interesting story about a cute pet.

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you have learned, how do you think tourism can be changed to better protect animals like elephants?

Multiple Choice

What is one way you can help support animal welfare in the tourism industry after learning about elephant abuse in Thailand?

• Avoid visiting animal shows that exploit animals

• Encourage friends to ride elephants

• Ignore animal welfare issues

• Support businesses that use animals for entertainment