Pre-reading questions:
- Do you find India an interesting country to visit?
- Have you seen people from India visiting or living in your country?
Vocabulary:
- tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/
- improvement / im-PROOV-muhnt/
- competition /kom-pi-TISH-uhn/
- provide /pruh-VAHYD/
- explore /ik-SPLAWR/
[noun] – the business of providing services such as transport, places to stay, or entertainment for people who are on holiday
Many people enjoy visiting new countries and experiencing different cultures, which is why tourism is a popular industry around the world.
[ noun] – an occasion when something gets better or when you make it better
With practice and effort, you can see improvement in your skills over time.
[noun] – a situation in which someone is trying to win something or be more successful than someone else
Many students participated in the spelling competition, trying their best to win.
[verb] – to give someone something that they need
The school cafeteria provides students with healthy and delicious meals every day.
[verb] – to search a place and discover things about it
We decided to explore the park and see what interesting things we could find.
Article reading:
True or False:
- The Noida International Airport is not expected to become the largest airport in Asia.
- Low-cost carriers like Go First have managed to overcome tough competition and generate high profits.
- The government of India plans to invest $11.9 billion by 2025 to improve and build airports across the country.
- The upcoming Noida International Airport is set to become the largest airport in Asia when it is completed in 2024.
- Air India, which is owned by Tata Sons, has become the second-largest domestic airline and the largest international carrier in India.
Fill in the blanks:
tourism | improvement | competition | provide | explore |
- The local market has many shops selling similar products, which creates ___________ among the business owners.
- Making small changes and adjustments can lead to ___________ in your work or daily routine.
- The library _______ books and resources for students to borrow and use for their studies.
- Tom actively ________ the places he visits in different countries, eager to discover new sights and experiences.
- The local economy benefits from _______ because visitors spend money on hotels, restaurants, and attractions.
Listening: