Vocabulary of the text

Exercise 1. Give the Ukrainian equivalents to the following words and word-combinations:

appeal to, ecologically and socially conscious individuals, focus on volunteering, cultural heritage, primary attractions, marginal activity, significant portion, gross domestic product, a massive global commercial enterprise, assist local communities, niche tourism, exploration, remote, hostile areas, seek unusual holidays, cultural exchange or interaction, to step outside of comfort zone, bungee jumping, rafting, rock climbing, cardiac surgery, sanctuary, spa towns, urban areas, indigenous cultural communities, substantially, campsites, shift, to upgrade their properties, camper pitches, chalets, become fairly congested, to escape from the hurly-burly, horse-riding, pony-trekking, vineyards.

Exercise 2. Answer the following questions:

1. What do the types of tourism depend on?

2. Whom does ecotourism appeal to?

3. What does ecotourism focus on?

4. Why is ecotourism considered to be a major industry of the national economy of many countries?

5. What does adventure tourism involve?

6. What is "adventure travel"?

7. What does the term medical tourism describe?

8. What time did the first recorded instance of medical tourism date back?

9. Why are spa towns considered an early form of medical tourism?

10. What does cultural tourism generally focus on? What does it include?

Exercise 3. Match the terms with the definitions:

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