Worksheet: Travel and Tourism
Part A: Warm-Up Questions
1. Do you like travelling? Why or why not?
2. What was the last place you travelled to?
3. Do you prefer local travel or international travel?
Part B: Vocabulary Builder
Match the words to their meanings:
1. Sustainable tourism
2. Cultural exchange
3. Eco-friendly
4. Tourism industry
5. Personal growth
a. Development of skills, confidence, and knowledge
b. Travel that protects the environment and local communities
c. Businesses related to travel, hotels, transport, and attractions
d. Friendly to the environment
e. Sharing ideas, traditions, and values between cultures
Part C: Discussion Questions
Discuss the following questions in pairs or groups:
1. Do you think people should travel more? Why or why not?
2. How has technology changed the way people travel today?
3. What are the benefits of travelling to different countries and experiencing new cultures?
4. How can travelling contribute to personal growth and development?
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling alone compared to travelling in a
group?
6. How do you think tourism impacts the environment?
7. In what ways can governments promote sustainable tourism?
8. How can travellers respect and appreciate local culture and customs?
9. What challenges might tourists face when travelling to a foreign country?
10. How can the tourism industry recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Part D: Pros & Cons (No Answers Provided)
1. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of travelling frequently.
2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of international tourism.
Part E: Scenario Practice
Discuss what you would do in each situation:
1. You want to visit a popular tourist destination, but you hear it is overcrowded. What do
you do?
2. You are travelling to a country with very different customs. How do you prepare?
3. You want to travel but have a limited budget. What choices do you make?
Part F: Speaking Task
Choose one:
Option A: Mini Debate
• Student A: “Tourism is more beneficial than harmful.”
• Student B: “Tourism causes more problems than benefits.”
Option B: 1-Minute Speech
Topic: “How Travelling Has Changed My Perspective”
Part G: Reflection / Writing Task
Write 5–6 sentences:
• Do you think travelling should be encouraged among young people?
• Give reasons and examples.