All sustainable cities have these 4 things:

Green Spaces

Green spaces are areas in a city or town that are full of plants, trees, and grass. These places could be parks, gardens, or nature reserves

Tell 1 benefit of having a space like this.

​1. Green spaces provide a place for people to relax.

2. Green spaces help us to have fresh air.

​3. Green spaces help to give animals a place to live.

​Opposite
of a
green space

​Concrete Jungle

​Conrete Jungle are those cities or areas that have more buildings and roads than green spaces or nature.

​Name
this
place...

​Tokyo,
Japan

​​Name
this
place...

​New York
City,
USA

​​Name this place...

​Mumbai
India

​Garden cities is a way of making concrete jungles have more green spaces.

Sustainable transportation refers to ways of moving around that are good for the environment and save energy.

​Bike
capital
of the
WORLD

​生質能

地熱能

水電
(水力發的電)

Renewable energy is energy that comes from natural sources like the sun, wind, plants and water.

​Costa Rica runs almost entirely on renewable energy, mainly from hydropower, wind, and geothermal (volcanic) sources.

Peak Season

The time when MOST people travel

Off Peak Season

The time when people are less likely to travel

​What are the advantages/disadvantage of peak season and off peak season travel?

Name: _______________

Class: _______________

Number: _____________

Global Issues

Peak Season Travel

Peak season is the most popular time to visit a place. There are many reasons why people choose to travel at this time.

First, the weather is usually very good. At the beach, the days are often sunny and warm. In the mountains, people can enjoy snow or go hiking. In cities, the weather may be cool and comfortable for walking and sightseeing. Good weather can make a trip more fun and easier to plan.

Second, more places are open during peak season. Travelers can enjoy more tours, longer opening hours, and special attractions. Ferries, buses, and shuttles may also be easier to find. This means visitors can do more activities and have fewer problems.

Another reason is that peak season has a happy and lively atmosphere. There are often more people, busy restaurants, fun markets, and even street shows or festivals. The place feels exciting and full of life. It’s a great time to meet new people.

Answer the questions.

1.     List 3 advantages of peak season travel

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2.     Translate these words to Chinese

a.      Sightseeing _____________

b.     Ferries ____________

c.      Attractions ____________

d.     Festivals ___________

3.     Which traveller would most likely enjoy peak season travel?

a. person who wants quiet streets and empty beaches
b. a traveller who enjoys festivals, busy places, and meeting new people
c.  person who does not like outdoor activities
d.  traveller who wants everything to be closed early

4.     Do you agree that peak season is the best time to travel? Who or why not?

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5.     If a family wants an easy and active vacation, which peak season advantage would help them the most?

a.      More people in hotel

b.     Better transportation and more attractions open

c.      Busy restaurants only

d.     More street noise