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1Tourism File
Emma Yang
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Article 1
“The Complicated Business of Saving Elephant Tourism: A Skift Deep Dive”
Vocabulary
Word Definition Synonym
Ethical Relating to moral principles or the branch of Moral
knowledge dealing with these.
Welfare The health, happiness, and fortunes of a Well-being
person/group or in this case, animals.
Stride A step or stage in progress towards an aim. Advancement
Pachyderm A very large mammal with thick skin, especially an /
elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus.
Paradigm A typical example or pattern of something; a pattern Pattern
or model.
Boycott a punitive ban on relations with other bodies, Ban
cooperation with a policy, or the handling of goods.
On the cusp On the verge of some beginning point or the start of /
some major development
Consolidate combine (a number of things) into a single more Combine
effective or coherent whole.
Inordinate Unusually or disproportionately large Excessive
To follow suit Conform to another's actions. To copy someone
Questions
1. What are the main arguments of the two camps with polarizing standpoints about the
elephant tourism business in Asia?
2. Why is Thailand the center of this article about the Asian elephant tourism business?
3. What are some of the actions already taken by organizations worldwide?
, 2
Article 2
“TripAdvisor to End Ticket Sales to Attractions Featuring Captive Marine Mammals”
Vocabulary
Vocabulary Definition Synonym
Stance The attitude of a person or organization towards Viewpoint
something; a standpoint.
Cetaceans A marine mammal of the order Cetacea ; a whale, /
dolphin, or porpoise.
Captivity The condition of being imprisoned or confined. Confinement
To cease Come or bring to an end. End
Demeaning Causing someone to lose their dignity and the Degrading
respect of others.
To exploit Make use of (a situation) in a way considered unfair Use
or underhand.
Accreditation The action or process of officially recognizing Approval
someone as having a particular status or being
qualified to perform a particular activity.
Conservation Preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural Preservation
environment and of wildlife.
To acknowledge Accept or admit the existence or truth of. Recognize
To take a stand To assert an opinion or viewpoint; to defend one's /
point of view or beliefs.
Questions
1. Has TripAdvisor banned all activities with all types of animals?
2. What does the new animal-welfare policy enforce?
3. Why did TripAdvisor ban activities with marine mammals, such as whales and dolphins
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