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SCMP Reporter

Word Power
Match the following words with their meanings on the right.
1. indigenous
2. safaris
3. pristine
4. vulnerable
5. utmost
a. unspoiled
b. at risk; exposed
c. native; home-grown
d. trips to watch and photograph wildlife
e. greatest; maximum
Fill in the blanks with the words you have learned.
6. There are many ________________ beaches in Thailand which are very  popular with tourists.
7. Don't worry, I will do my ________________ to  pass the exam.
8.  The authorities are doing their best to save the ________________ people's culture.
9. Visitors to Africa often go on ________________ to see wild animals.
10. Children are ________________ to  illnesses like the flu. Parents have to pay particular attention to their health.
Grammar Focus
Past participle phrases
Past participle phrases are used to  describe why something happens. Below is an example from the passage.
Eg. Dotted with glitzy skyscrapers and swanky hotels, Hong Kong's famous skyline is often featured in overseas travel brochures.
Combine the following sentences as shown in the example.
Eg. The children were amazed by the beautiful pictures. They smiled with great pleasure.
Answer: Amazed by the beautiful pictures, the children smiled with great pleasure.
11. The workers were  dissatisfied with their pay.
The workers took to the company headquarters to demand a pay rise.
__________________________________________________________________________
12. The girl was eager to learn Putonghua.
The girl signed up for a language course  yesterday.
__________________________________________________________________________
13. She was shocked by the news. She fainted on the spot.
__________________________________________________________________________
Think About
1. Have you joined any eco-tours? What do you think about them?
2. Are you a responsible eco-traveller? Why?
3. What  can the government  do to promote sustainable eco-tourism?
Web Links
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department http://www.afcd.gov.hk/
Popular eco-trails can be found at http://hktraveler.com/
More information about eco-tourism can be found at Hong Kong Ecotourism Society
http://www.ecotourism.org.hk/
Answers
1. c, 2. d, 3. a, 4. b, 5. e, 6. pristine, 7. utmost, 8. indigenous, 9. safaris, 10. vulnerable, 11. Dissatisfied  with their pay, the workers took to the company headquarters to demand a pay rise. 12. Eager to learn Putonghua, the girl signed up for a language course  yesterday. 13. Shocked by the news, she fainted on the spot.



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