Make Your Way 5, Schulbuch mit Audio-CD und CD-ROM

A debate about tourism and environment There is going to be an open discussion about a big new project to build a holiday village for tourists on the southern coast of Turkey. For the developers, Kemer is perfect: wonderful sandy beaches, a good road and the airport not too far away. Some of the local people are hoping to get work in the new hotels and restaurants, but some of them are worried it will change their way of life forever. The conservationists are very unhappy about the project because the area is home to a lot of wildlife, in particular to some rare birds and sea turtles which nest on the beach next to the proposed site. So a meeting has been arranged to discuss the project. Now simulate the debate that takes place. First form 4 groups. Each group will study one of the ROLE CARDS and prepare arguments for the group. Choose one person from the group to be spokesperson. She/He will have three minutes to present your point of view. Your teacher will be the chairperson, the Governor of the region. After each person has made their opening statement, they will be allowed another two minutes to make a second statement to respond to arguments made by the other people. All members of the group can take part in the discussion that follows. Finally, a vote will be taken to see whether or not the project will be realised. 15 Group D : Hotel developers The place is perfect for the hotel. The beach is unspoilt, the new road from the airport is almost finished, and there are even some historical remains nearby. You have got permission from the Ministry to build a hotel complex for 450 beds, with swimming pool, restaurants and a bar. Local workers are used to low pay and you feel sure the hotel will soon make a big profit. Role Cards Group B : Local inhabitants, farmers and fishermen This new hotel will bring many changes. More work for you and your families, and more money. But you have always had enough to eat from your small farms and from fishing. You are afraid the tourists will change your children’s ideas and culture. They will not want to live the traditional life of your people and they will not respect your customs and maybe not even your religion. Group C : Tourists This is a wonderful place for a holiday. The sea is warm and clean and very good for water sports. When the hotel is open, there will be many facilities such as bars, discos, tennis courts, etc. You would also like to visit the nature reserves and watch the birds and turtles. You think that tourists will bring a lot of money to the area and the local people can then have an easier life. Group A : Environmentalists from WWF You and your friends have been trying to get special protection for this area because many wildlife species live on the beach and in the nearby river. The new hotel would be on this beach. You are afraid this hotel complex will destroy the wildlife forever. There is a law forbidding building in the area next to the site, but the site for the new hotel is not protected. 98 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv