Pre-reading questions:
- What kind of activities can you do at a ski resort?
- What is your favorite thing about skiing at a resort?
Vocabulary:
- melt /melt/
- long term /LAWNG-turm/
- slope /slohp/
- threat /thret/
- measure /MEZH-er /
[verb] – to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid, or to cause something to do this
After leaving the ice cream in the sun for too long, it began to melt and turned into a sticky mess.
[noun] – happening, existing, or continuing for many years or far into the future
Regular exercise is important for maintaining good health in the long term, rather than just for a short period of time.
[noun] – (part of) the side of a hill or mountain
The skiers were careful to stay on the marked slope to avoid the risk of injury from skiing down a steep hill.
[noun] – a suggestion that something unpleasant or violent will happen, especially if a particular action or order is not followed
The company’s new security system is designed to detect any potential threat and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.
[noun] – a way of achieving something, or a method for dealing with a situation
As a precautionary measure against COVID-19, the government has implemented strict rules on wearing masks and social distancing in public places.
Article reading:
Ski resorts make a lot of money for many places around the world. But it’s getting harder to get people to come because of warmer temperatures. To fix this, some resorts use machines to make snow when there isn’t enough natural snow. This costs a lot of money and isn’t good for the environment in the long term. But ski resorts are doing things to help the environment, like using renewable energy from the sun and wind. They also recycle and try not to waste things. Ski resorts are fighting climate change, and it’s not just good for the planet—it’s also attracting people who care about the environment. It’s important to realize that what we do affects the environment, and we should try to reduce our impact. We need to work together to make sure future generations can enjoy snowy mountains and pretty slopes at ski resorts.
In conclusion, climate change is a significant threat to the ski industry, but ski resorts are taking proactive measures to mitigate their carbon footprint and keep their businesses sustainable.
Comprehension questions
- What is the problem that ski resorts are facing due to climate change?
- Why is it getting harder for ski resorts to attract people?
- What do some resorts use to make snow when there isn’t enough natural snow?
- Why is making snow with machines not good for the environment in the long term?
- What are ski resorts doing to help the environment?
Discussion questions
- In your own little ways, how can you help reduce the impact of climate change? Please elaborate on your answer.
- Have you ever visited a ski resort? How was your experience? If not, would you like to visit one? Why or why not?
- Do you agree that rising temperatures are making it harder for ski resorts to attract customers? Why or why not?
- Do you think the ski industry could be a role model for other industries to adopt sustainable practices? Why or why not?
- In what ways can ski resorts better educate their customers about the environmental impact of their operations?