Role-play. 33 Imagine that you are an environmentalist and member of the green movement of a country affected by the problems described in the article “Lynx on the

33 Imagine that you are an environmentalist and member of the green movement of a country affected by the problems described in the article “Lynx on the Brink”. You now have an appointment with a government official to discuss matters related to:

· government’s conservation policy and environmental law efficacy;

· endangered species and prospects of their survival;

· 10 principles of ecotourism and measures to reshape the country’s tourist industry strategy;

· funding.

Act out the conversation in pairs, involving the vocabulary and ideas contained in exercises above.

34 Let’s say that you leave town for a short holiday and head for a nook to escape from fuss and noise of the city. At the destination you suddenly realise that the local community is sitting on a treasure trove. The place is an earthly paradise. Of course, the area is undeveloped, and you think that the locals should take the initiative and start working to make it a money-spinner. However, at your very first attempt you are faced with half-hearted attitude, even opposition.

You are now talking to the local biology teacher with an idea to push the project for community’s own sake. Act the conversation out, with a heavy use of the topical vocabulary. Use the chart below and try to come to common ground.