Vocabulary:
- coral /KAWR-uhl/
- reef /reef/
- adventurous /ad-VEN-chur-uhs/
- catamaran /kat-uh-muh-RAN//
- wind-powered /wind-POU-erd/
[noun] a hard substance formed in the sea from masses of shells of very small sea animals, usually orange or red in color
I enjoy seeing the beautiful coral reefs when I’m scuba diving.
[noun] a line of rocks or sand at or near the surface of the sea
She promotes marine life conservation including the protection of the coral reefs.
[adjective] willing to try new, unusual, and exciting things
Mr. Smith is an adventurous businessman.
[noun] a sailing boat that has two parallel hulls held together by a single deck
She likes to ride on a catamaran whenever she goes to the sea.
[adjective] operated by wind energy
I don’t know much about wind-powered sports.
Located in East Africa, Kenya is a tropical country that is similar to Bali, Maldives, and Seychelles. It is celebrated for its powder-soft sands, varying shades of seawater, and beautiful coral reefs. It is not only famous for its national parks, wildlife reserves, and safari but its beautiful beaches are also its best tourist attraction.
The beaches in Diani, Chale Island, Gazi, Kikambala, Lamu Island, Mambrui, Watamu, and Nyali offer different experiences for adventurous travelers. Various activities can be enjoyed on these beaches. Deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, catamaran sailing, kitesurfing, and windsurfing are some of the wind-powered sports and water activities that tourists can enjoy.
The beaches in Diani, Chale Island, Gazi, Kikambala, Lamu Island, Mambrui, Watamu, and Nyali offer different experiences for adventurous travelers. Various activities can be enjoyed on these beaches. Deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, catamaran sailing, kitesurfing, and windsurfing are some of the wind-powered sports and water activities that tourists can enjoy.
True or False:
- Kerala is located in East Africa.
- Bali, Maldives, and Seychelles are in East Africa.
- You can find soft sands, different shades of seawater, and coral reefs in Kenya’s beaches.
- Kitesurfing and windsurfing are water activities that travelers can enjoy in Kenya.
- Kenya’s only tourist attraction is its wildlife reserves.
Discussion Questions:
- How often do you travel in a year?
- If you could travel to any place in the world, where would it be and why?
- What would your ultimate travel experience be like?
- How do you feel about traveling with friends abroad?
- What do you think are the pros and cons of traveling with your family?
Express Your Opinion:
- “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” – Saint Augustine
- “One cannot collect all the beautiful shells on the beach. One can collect only a few, and they are more beautiful if they are few.” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh
- “To travel is to take a journey into yourself.” – Danny Kaye