Read the text and the questions below. For each question, choose the correct answer. The price of a perfect holiday? Cruises are becoming more and more popular, with around 20 million passengers per year now enjoying holidays on board luxury ships. Many people see a cruise as the perfect way to sit back and do nothing, and enjoy time off work. Everything you could possibly need is within easy reach. On board, there are shops, theatres, cinemas, swimming pools and leisure centres. There are more facilities, in fact, than most towns offer their residents. It’s therefore easy to see why they are so popular. But what is the effect on the environment of this trend? Although it usually takes less energy for a vehicle to move through water than over land, cruise ships are often huge, with the biggest ones carrying up to 6,000 passengers. Moving such large vehicles requires enormous engines, which burn as much as 300,000 litres of fuel a day. One scientist has calculated that cruise ships create as much pollution as 5 million cars going over the same distance. Because they are out at sea, they also burn dirtier fuel that isn’t allowed on land. Unfortunately, no government has control over the amount of air pollution out at sea. Cruises also produce huge amounts of rubbish, and cruise ships aren’t usually good at recycling. Waste water from showers and toilets is usually poured directly into the sea– as much per day as from a small town. Waste food from restaurants isn’t put into the sea, but still causes problems when brought back to the land. Cruise ships also cause difficulties in the cities where they stop. Popular destinations can get five or six ships per day, with thousands of tourists at a time. Good for restaurants? No. Restaurant owners complain that the visitors look around for a few hours and then return to their ship to eat. What’s more, the crowds can put off other tourists, who complain that the streets are too busy. Some towns have banned cruise ships or put a limit on the number that can stop at the same time. People who care about the environment worry that as the cruise industry continues to grow, so too will the issues for our planet. 1. What is the writer trying to do in paragraph 1?

explain why cruise ships have become so popular

persuade people to go on cruise ships

compare cruise ships with a typical holiday resort

describe how the services cruise ships offer have changed

The price of a perfect holiday? Cruises are becoming more and more popular, with around 20 million passengers per year now enjoying holidays on board luxury ships. Many people see a cruise as the perfect way to sit back and do nothing, and enjoy time off work. Everything you could possibly need is within easy reach. On board, there are shops, theatres, cinemas, swimming pools and leisure centres. There are more facilities, in fact, than most towns offer their residents. It’s therefore easy to see why they are so popular. But what is the effect on the environment of this trend? Although it usually takes less energy for a vehicle to move through water than over land, cruise ships are often huge, with the biggest ones carrying up to 6,000 passengers. Moving such large vehicles requires enormous engines, which burn as much as 300,000 litres of fuel a day. One scientist has calculated that cruise ships create as much pollution as 5 million cars going over the same distance. Because they are out at sea, they also burn dirtier fuel that isn’t allowed on land. Unfortunately, no government has control over the amount of air pollution out at sea. Cruises also produce huge amounts of rubbish, and cruise ships aren’t usually good at recycling. Waste water from showers and toilets is usually poured directly into the sea– as much per day as from a small town. Waste food from restaurants isn’t put into the sea, but still causes problems when brought back to the land. Cruise ships also cause difficulties in the cities where they stop. Popular destinations can get five or six ships per day, with thousands of tourists at a time. Good for restaurants? No. Restaurant owners complain that the visitors look around for a few hours and then return to their ship to eat. What’s more, the crowds can put off other tourists, who complain that the streets are too busy. Some towns have banned cruise ships or put a limit on the number that can stop at the same time. People who care about the environment worry that as the cruise industry continues to grow, so too will the issues for our planet. 2. One reason cruise ships cause a lot of air pollution is because

they use types of fuel that are not permitted on land.

they carry large numbers of cars as well as passengers.

their engines are not as efficient as those of other ships.

it takes more energy to move through water than over land.

The price of a perfect holiday? Cruises are becoming more and more popular, with around 20 million passengers per year now enjoying holidays on board luxury ships. Many people see a cruise as the perfect way to sit back and do nothing, and enjoy time off work. Everything you could possibly need is within easy reach. On board, there are shops, theatres, cinemas, swimming pools and leisure centres. There are more facilities, in fact, than most towns offer their residents. It’s therefore easy to see why they are so popular. But what is the effect on the environment of this trend? Although it usually takes less energy for a vehicle to move through water than over land, cruise ships are often huge, with the biggest ones carrying up to 6,000 passengers. Moving such large vehicles requires enormous engines, which burn as much as 300,000 litres of fuel a day. One scientist has calculated that cruise ships create as much pollution as 5 million cars going over the same distance. Because they are out at sea, they also burn dirtier fuel that isn’t allowed on land. Unfortunately, no government has control over the amount of air pollution out at sea. Cruises also produce huge amounts of rubbish, and cruise ships aren’t usually good at recycling. Waste water from showers and toilets is usually poured directly into the sea– as much per day as from a small town. Waste food from restaurants isn’t put into the sea, but still causes problems when brought back to the land. Cruise ships also cause difficulties in the cities where they stop. Popular destinations can get five or six ships per day, with thousands of tourists at a time. Good for restaurants? No. Restaurant owners complain that the visitors look around for a few hours and then return to their ship to eat. What’s more, the crowds can put off other tourists, who complain that the streets are too busy. Some towns have banned cruise ships or put a limit on the number that can stop at the same time. People who care about the environment worry that as the cruise industry continues to grow, so too will the issues for our planet. 3. What do we learn about the waste products on cruise ships?

An enormous amount of the waste water isn’t recycled.

All the waste products are carried back to shore.

Waste food is often thrown away at sea.

Most cruise ships recycle their waste products

The price of a perfect holiday? Cruises are becoming more and more popular, with around 20 million passengers per year now enjoying holidays on board luxury ships. Many people see a cruise as the perfect way to sit back and do nothing, and enjoy time off work. Everything you could possibly need is within easy reach. On board, there are shops, theatres, cinemas, swimming pools and leisure centres. There are more facilities, in fact, than most towns offer their residents. It’s therefore easy to see why they are so popular. But what is the effect on the environment of this trend? Although it usually takes less energy for a vehicle to move through water than over land, cruise ships are often huge, with the biggest ones carrying up to 6,000 passengers. Moving such large vehicles requires enormous engines, which burn as much as 300,000 litres of fuel a day. One scientist has calculated that cruise ships create as much pollution as 5 million cars going over the same distance. Because they are out at sea, they also burn dirtier fuel that isn’t allowed on land. Unfortunately, no government has control over the amount of air pollution out at sea. Cruises also produce huge amounts of rubbish, and cruise ships aren’t usually good at recycling. Waste water from showers and toilets is usually poured directly into the sea– as much per day as from a small town. Waste food from restaurants isn’t put into the sea, but still causes problems when brought back to the land. Cruise ships also cause difficulties in the cities where they stop. Popular destinations can get five or six ships per day, with thousands of tourists at a time. Good for restaurants? No. Restaurant owners complain that the visitors look around for a few hours and then return to their ship to eat. What’s more, the crowds can put off other tourists, who complain that the streets are too busy. Some towns have banned cruise ships or put a limit on the number that can stop at the same time. People who care about the environment worry that as the cruise industry continues to grow, so too will the issues for our planet. 4. How do some people feel about the cruise ship passengers who visit their cities?

annoyed that they don’t spend money on meals

surprised that they are rude to other tourists

happy that they fill up all the restaurants

pleased to see so many visitors to the city

The price of a perfect holiday? Cruises are becoming more and more popular, with around 20 million passengers per year now enjoying holidays on board luxury ships. Many people see a cruise as the perfect way to sit back and do nothing, and enjoy time off work. Everything you could possibly need is within easy reach. On board, there are shops, theatres, cinemas, swimming pools and leisure centres. There are more facilities, in fact, than most towns offer their residents. It’s therefore easy to see why they are so popular. But what is the effect on the environment of this trend? Although it usually takes less energy for a vehicle to move through water than over land, cruise ships are often huge, with the biggest ones carrying up to 6,000 passengers. Moving such large vehicles requires enormous engines, which burn as much as 300,000 litres of fuel a day. One scientist has calculated that cruise ships create as much pollution as 5 million cars going over the same distance. Because they are out at sea, they also burn dirtier fuel that isn’t allowed on land. Unfortunately, no government has control over the amount of air pollution out at sea. Cruises also produce huge amounts of rubbish, and cruise ships aren’t usually good at recycling. Waste water from showers and toilets is usually poured directly into the sea– as much per day as from a small town. Waste food from restaurants isn’t put into the sea, but still causes problems when brought back to the land. Cruise ships also cause difficulties in the cities where they stop. Popular destinations can get five or six ships per day, with thousands of tourists at a time. Good for restaurants? No. Restaurant owners complain that the visitors look around for a few hours and then return to their ship to eat. What’s more, the crowds can put off other tourists, who complain that the streets are too busy. Some towns have banned cruise ships or put a limit on the number that can stop at the same time. People who care about the environment worry that as the cruise industry continues to grow, so too will the issues for our planet. 5. Which best describes large cruise ships?

They seem to offer ideal relaxing holidays, but they aren’t environmentally friendly.

They are becoming very popular and they bring a lot of benefits, in spite of their problems.

They used to cause a lot of pollution, but things are improving now.

They cause pollution in the sea and on land, so cities are planning to ban them in the future.

PET TASK - DAY 13 Quiz

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1.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Put the letters into the correct order to make words. Then match them to the definitions.
1. A room or building where people work at desks ........................
oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

2.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

2. A small hotel that is not very expensive ........................
oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

3.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

3. A building where people are sent if they have committed a crime ........................
oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

4.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

4. A building where people go if they are ill ........................
oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

5.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

5. A building where people make things, often using machines ........................
oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

6.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

6. A small attractive house in the country ........................
oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

7.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
1. I think that (a) change is a really serious problem and everyone needs to do more to prevent it.

climate

pollution

recycle

rubbish

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PET TASK - DAY 13

Put the letters into the correct order to make words. Then match them to the definitions.
1. A room or building where people work at desks ........................
oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

2. A small hotel that is not very expensive ........................
oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

3. A building where people are sent if they have committed a crime ........................
oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

4. A building where people go if they are ill ........................
oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

5. A building where people make things, often using machines ........................
oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

6. A small attractive house in the country ........................
oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
1. I think that (a) change is a really serious problem and everyone needs to do more to prevent it.

2. I use (a) such as buses and trains. I try to avoid driving because it causes air (b) .

3. I don’t throw paper into the (a) bin. I always (b) it, to reduce the number of trees that are cut down.

4. I always take glass bottles to the (a) . It’s important to use glass again.

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PET TASK - DAY 13

Put the letters into the correct order to make words. Then match them to the definitions.1. A room or building where people work at desks ........................oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

2. A small hotel that is not very expensive ........................oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

3. A building where people are sent if they have committed a crime ........................oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

4. A building where people go if they are ill ........................oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

5. A building where people make things, often using machines ........................oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

6. A small attractive house in the country ........................oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.1. I think that ​ (a) change is a really serious problem and everyone needs to do more to prevent it.

2. I use ​ (a) such as buses and trains. I try to avoid driving because it causes air ​ (b) .

3. I don’t throw paper into the ​ (a) bin. I always ​ (b) it, to reduce the number of trees that are cut down.

4. I always take glass bottles to the ​ (a) . It’s important to use glass again.

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Put the letters into the correct order to make words. Then match them to the definitions.
1. A room or building where people work at desks ........................
oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

2. A small hotel that is not very expensive ........................
oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

3. A building where people are sent if they have committed a crime ........................
oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

4. A building where people go if they are ill ........................
oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

5. A building where people make things, often using machines ........................
oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

6. A small attractive house in the country ........................
oiffce psorin hlostipa ctotgae fcatyor gtues-hsoue

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
1. I think that (a) change is a really serious problem and everyone needs to do more to prevent it.

2. I use (a) such as buses and trains. I try to avoid driving because it causes air (b) .

3. I don’t throw paper into the (a) bin. I always (b) it, to reduce the number of trees that are cut down.

4. I always take glass bottles to the (a) . It’s important to use glass again.