Tourism & Sustainability - Tri Duc English Tri Duc English IELTS Speaking Part 3 Tourism & Global Exchange Analyzing Economic Prosperity, Cultural Integrity, and the Environmental Cost of Travel Topic Vocabulary Travel & Economy Cultural degradation /ˌdeɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/ (n) The loss or destruction of a host culture's unique values and traditions due to tourism. Foreign exchange (n) Money that a country earns from foreign tourists, increasing national wealth. Sustainable Dev /səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ (n) Economic growth that meets current needs without damaging future natural resources. Displace /dɪˈspleɪs/ (v) To force locals to leave their original homes or land to make room for tourist facilities. Revenue creation (n) The generation of income for the government or local businesses through tourism services. Devalue /ˌdiːˈvæl.juː/ (v) To reduce the worth or importance of a local culture by turning it into a commodity. Infrastructure /ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər/ (n) The basic systems and services, such as transport and power, that a region needs for tourism. Deprive /dɪˈpraɪv/ (v) To take something important (like natural resources) away from the local population. *Click cards to hear pronunciation Economic & Social Pros Source of revenue creation and foreign exchange. Encourages regional development and infrastructure. Provides numerous employment opportunities . Promotes international understanding and cooperation. Enhances the standard of living for local communities. Environmental & Cultural Cons Causes serious environmental destruction and pollution. Leads to cultural degradation and devaluation of mores. Displaces locals to make room for large-scale development. Deprives locals of their right to use natural resources. Over-reliance makes the economy vulnerable to global crises. Industry Impact Quiz Question 1 Which negative effect describes the loss of a culture's original meaning and value? A. Cultural degradation B. Foreign exchange earnings Question 2 What happens when a resort project "displaces" a local population? A. They get higher wages B. They are forced to leave their land Discussion Practice (Full Set) 1. Advantage...