Travel and Tourism English Toolkit 1 - Sports There is a great variety of terrains in Argentina, ranging from plains to high mountains that are ideal for the practice of adventure touris
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English Toolkit 1 - Sports
There is a great variety of terrains
in Argentina, ranging from plains to
high mountains that are ideal for the
practice of adventure tourism Each
region of the country offers spectacular
scenery which invites tourists to
explore them while engaging in
sporting activities
There are some activities that can be
practised in any type of relief Trekking,
for instance, does not require special
equipment and is a good choice to
know places and be in contact with
magnificent landscapes Another
alternative to cover long distances and
at a higher speed is mountain biking
But if the idea is just to relax and enjoy
nature, horseback riding presents itself
as a distinct possibility
Tourists may explore mountainous
regions in numerous ways
Mountaineering and abseiling or
rappelling are two thrilling sports that
both experts and amateurs can practise
in the Andean Mountain Range or in
the hills in Córdoba or Tandil Also in
the mountains, there are ski centres
for winter sports such as skiing and
snowboarding Those adventurers
who prefer water sports have the
opportunity of going rafting surrounded
by majestic scenery in provinces like Santa Cruz, Mendoza, Río Negro and Misiones In this province, as well as
in places with forests and jungles, it is possible to go on a canopy tour too
Argentina’s diversity is also evident
in its bodies of water Lakes, streams, rivers, waterfalls, the sea and the Atlantic Ocean are suitable places for different water sports Many tourists opt for canoes and kayaks for sailing and discovering marine life Those who choose to learn about underwater life can go snorkeling or practise scuba diving in Puerto Madryn Beaches in the Atlantic coast are also suitable for the practice of windsurfing, surfing and water skiing
Adventure tourism also enables daredevils to have a different perspective of the landscape
Parachuting and hang-gliding give tourists the chance of having great views as they fly down from mountains, hills or cliffs
Anyone looking for adventure and a place to enjoy being in contact with nature cannot miss the opportunity to discover Argentina!
Adventure Tourism in Argentina
Activities
1 Read the text and answer.
a Why is Argentina ideal for adventure tourism?
b What adventure sports are mentioned in the text?
c Have you ever engaged in any of these adventure sports? Which one(s)?
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3 A tourist guide describes his work experience Use the Present
Perfect tense to complete the sentences.
I started working when I graduated from university Since then, I
(be) in contact with nature and adventure sports I (do) this work
for more than ten years and I still enjoy it as I did the first day During these
years, I (engage) in many dangerous activities Fortunately, I
(never suffer) any injury My favourite extreme sport is rafting and I train every day when I travel with tourists down the current of the
river I (receive) medals in competitions on many occasions
5 Group work: the Secretariat of Tourism has asked you to promote
adventure tourism in Argentina Choose a province and design a leaflet
that gives information about the sports visitors can practise in relation to
the landscape Include a map of the province with pictures of the sports!
2 Match the sentence halves.
4 Imagine you are a travel agent Suggest activities to these people according to
their interests Which province of Argentina is ideal for each activity?
a Marine biologists who want to investigate the behaviour of crustaceans like
lobsters and crabs Activity: Province:
b Old people who have problems with their circulatory system and want to relax in
thermal waters in winter Activity: Province:
c Backpackers who want to cover the Seven Lakes Route, while in contact with
nature Activity: Province:
d Young people who love sports and want to explore the jungle surrounding the
falls Activity: Province:
e Teenagers who want to practise water sports at the beach.
Activity: Province:
a Trekking
b Rafting
c Hang-gliding
d Abseiling
e Snorkeling
1 consists in going down a steep slope by holding on to a rope.
2 is a sport that allows someone to cover long distances, usually
uneven paths, on foot.
3 involves swimming underwater with a diving mask and
flippers, with no need for oxygen tubes.
4 means going down a river on a raft.
5 is an air sport in which a pilot harnessed to a small aircraft
flies by floating on current airs.