Pre-Reading Questions:
- Have you been to an unusual tourist destination? Explain your answer.
- Where did you spend your last vacation? Tell me more about it.
Vocabulary:
- establish /ih-stab-lish/
- extraordinary /ik-strawr-dn-er-ee/
- highlight /hahy-lahyt/
- enthusiast /en-thoo-zee-ast/
- conduct /kuhn-duhkt/
[verb] to start something that will last for a long time, or to create or set something in a particular way
She helps to establish their newly opened restaurant.
[adjective] very unusual or special
We have been to an extraordinary museum in Europe.
[noun] the most important and interesting part
The painting of Vincent van Gogh is the highlight of the museum.
[noun] someone who is very interested in and involved with a particular subject or activity.
An aircraft enthusiast built a very unusual house using parts of a plane.
[verb] to organize and direct a particular activity
The students conducted their experiment in the laboratory early this morning.
The world is full of various places that are waiting to be explored. It’s really hard to list down all of these with so many places to choose from. Many tourist attractions were established throughout the years. From natural to man-made wonders to extraordinary places around the world. However, your vacation won’t be complete without traveling to some underwater attractions.
Bahrain is set to submerge Boeing 747 jet as the highlight of an underwater theme park. A 70-meter long aircraft is intentionally sunken for the project and will be open this summer. Aside from its centerpiece, the project will also include eco-friendly materials such as coral reefs, sculptures, and a clone of Bahraini pearl merchant’s house.
The attraction will bring a one of a kind experience for diving enthusiasts. It will also attract marine biologists, environmentalists, university students, and researchers. Moreover, it will allow students and researchers to conduct experiments.
The project is a partnership of public and private groups including Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority, the Supreme Council for Environment, the office of the First Deputy Prime Minister and a number of private companies.
Bahrain is set to submerge Boeing 747 jet as the highlight of an underwater theme park. A 70-meter long aircraft is intentionally sunken for the project and will be open this summer. Aside from its centerpiece, the project will also include eco-friendly materials such as coral reefs, sculptures, and a clone of Bahraini pearl merchant’s house.
The attraction will bring a one of a kind experience for diving enthusiasts. It will also attract marine biologists, environmentalists, university students, and researchers. Moreover, it will allow students and researchers to conduct experiments.
The project is a partnership of public and private groups including Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority, the Supreme Council for Environment, the office of the First Deputy Prime Minister and a number of private companies.
Comprehension Questions:
- When is the theme park set to open?
- What is the highlight of the attraction?
- Who are more likely to engage in the project?
- Does the project allow researchers to conduct experiments?
- What are the eco-friendly materials included in the attraction?
Discussion Questions:
- Do you want to visit the underwater theme park? Why or why not?
- Where is the most amazing place you have been? Tell me more about it.
- What do you think are the benefits of traveling? Explain your answer.
- Do know other undersea structures? Please discuss.
- What is your favorite season to travel? Explain your answer.