Pre-reading questions:
- Which do you like better, traveling domestically or abroad? Why?
- Where would you like to go if you can travel abroad?
Vocabulary:
- tropical /TROP-i-kuhl/
- safari /suh-FAHR-ee/
- attraction /uh-TRAK-shuhn/
- various /VAIR-ee-uhs/
- shade /sheyd/
[adjective] from or in the hottest parts of the world
Jose Rizal is from a tropical country.
[noun] a trip to watch, photograph, or hunt wild animals in their natural environment
My niece likes to go on safari in Africa.
[noun] something that makes people come to a place or do something
Japan has many tourist attractions.
[adjective] several and different
My brother and sister have various types of music.
[noun] a type or a degree of color
Her lipstick color is a different shade of pink.
Kenya is a tropical country in East Africa. It is known for its national parks and wildlife reserves. Its safari is a popular tourist attraction. Just like Seychelles, Maldives, and Bali, Kenya is getting more attention these days because of its beautiful beaches.
In fact, Kenya is also known as the home of the best beaches in Africa. It has powder-soft sand and various shades of seawater. Many tourists can also enjoy wind-powered adventure sports like sailing, kitesurfing, and windsurfing. Scuba diving, snorkeling, beach bumming, kayaking, and deep-sea fishing are some of the other activities that visitors can enjoy in Kenya.
In fact, Kenya is also known as the home of the best beaches in Africa. It has powder-soft sand and various shades of seawater. Many tourists can also enjoy wind-powered adventure sports like sailing, kitesurfing, and windsurfing. Scuba diving, snorkeling, beach bumming, kayaking, and deep-sea fishing are some of the other activities that visitors can enjoy in Kenya.
Comprehension Questions:
- Where in Africa is Kenya located?
- What kind of country is Kenya?
- Aside from its beaches, what is Kenya known for?
- According to the article, why is Kenya known for its beaches?
- What can tourists do in Kenya?
Discussion Questions:
- Do you like to travel alone? Why or why not?
- What kind of activities do you enjoy when you travel?
- What do you usually bring when you travel?
- In your opinion, where is the best place to travel for leisure?
- Where was the farthest place that you have been to?