What green issues do you think there are in the Riviera Maya?
Green Challenges in the Riviera Maya
Nestled along
Mexico's Caribbean coast, the Riviera Maya is renowned for its stunning beaches
and rich biodiversity. Even though it attracts millions of
tourists annually, the region faces significant environmental challenges. Despite its
natural beauty, issues such as coral reef degradation and habitat destruction
threaten its ecological integrity.
Despite the
fact that tourism drives the local economy, it also brings about
negative environmental impacts. The rapid development of resorts and
infrastructure often leads to deforestation and pollution. In contrast,
there are ongoing efforts to promote sustainable tourism practices and protect
fragile ecosystems.
Whereas plastic
pollution poses a serious threat to marine life, community-led initiatives like
beach clean-ups and plastic reduction campaigns are gaining momentum.
On the other
hand, unsustainable water usage, including over-extraction of groundwater,
poses a risk to freshwater resources and ecosystems.
While there
are challenges to address, collaborative efforts between stakeholders,
government agencies, and environmental organizations offer hope for a greener
future in the Riviera Maya. By prioritizing conservation alongside economic
development, the region can preserve its natural wonders for generations to
come.
Reading Comprehension Exercise
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Contrast Links in the Article: Green Challenges in the Riviera Maya
First Group:
nevertheless
in contrast
despite what has just been said or referred to
on the other hand: in a way that is different from the first thing it was mentioned
Second Group:
while: despite the fact or but
even though: despite the fact
despite the fact: without being influenced or prevented by a fact
Contrast link + full clause, full clause.
Full clause + contrast link + full clause
Third Group:
whereas: compared with the fact or but
Whereas + full clause, full clause.
Full clause, whereas + full clause
Fourth Group:
despite: without being influenced or prevented by someone, something, or an action
Despite + noun clause/ing clause, full clause.
Full clause + despite noun/ing clause.
Collaborative Exercise 1 on page 62
Individual Online Exercise of Contrast Links
https://www.topworksheets.com/t/JTma7VVCpl7
Oral practice about saying a sentence using the contrast links to talk about how we care about our planet.
https://wordwall.net/es/resource/70652462
How to write an essay
Collaborative Reading of the Exam Task and the Sample Essay on page 62
The structure for a B2-level essay
1.- Introduction: Its purpose is to say what the current situation is and what the essay will talk about.
2.- First Body Paragraph
3.- Second Body Paragraph
4.- Third Body Paragraph
The body paragraphs are for developing the required points to be analysed with reasons and examples.
5.- Conclusion: This last paragraph summarises the main idea of the essay and justifies a choice.
Some Useful Phrases for Writing an Essay
1.- For the essay introduction:
There
are those who say that...
It
is often said that...
It can be argued that...
In this essay, it will be discussed...
This essay will be focused on...
2.- For introducing
opinions:
In my opinion...
It
seems to me that…
From my point of view...
3.- For introducing one of
a series of points:
Firstly
/ first of all / in the first place, ...
Secondly,
...
Thirdly,
...
Finally,
...
4.- For giving examples:
For
example, ...
For
instance, ...
A
good illustration of this is ...
5.- For explaining opinions:
What this means is ...
In
other words, ...
That
is to say, ...
In
fact, ...
6.- For expressing
contrasts
Although
/ though...
However
/ nevertheless, ...
Instead
of ... , ...
On
the other hand, ...
7.- For giving more
information
Also,
... / Besides / Additionally, / in addition (to this) ...
It
is certainly the case that…
It
must also be said that…
8.- For giving conclusions
In
conclusion, ...
In
short, ...
To
sum up, ...
On
balance, ...
Overall,
...
Writing Practice:
Sources:
Mcallister, Kate (2024) Useful Phrases for Essay Writing on https://en.islcollective.com/english-esl-worksheets/useful-phrases-for-essay-writing/66741
SKIMINS, Adams (2024) Article: How to write an essay? B2 First (FCE) on https://engxam.com/handbook/how-to-write-an-essay-b2-first-fce/
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