Holiday destinations and activities. Questions. UNIT 4
Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 2:14 pm1.What does the word safari mean?
A trip into any undeveloped area to see, photograph or hunt wild animals in their own environment-
2. Where are the Atlas mountains?
Mountainous area that fills most of the northwestern corner of Africa. The Atlas is divided into 5 regions, and stretch from Morocco, through northern Algeria, until it touches Tunisia.
The northernmost area of Morocco belongs to the Rif Mountains, which is not a part of the Atlas. Morocco has the Middle Atlas, High Atlas and Anti Atlas. The High Atlas is the highest, with Toubkal Mountain stretching to 4,165 m. Anti Atlas does not reach higher than 2531 m. at the most, but still has some of the most rugged landscape. The Middle Atlas reaches 3,350 m.
Algeria takes part in the Atlas with the Saharan Atlas, and the Tell, which starts around the middle of Algeria, before wending its course along the Algerian coast, touching Tunisia, and offering the only mountainous area of this country. The Saharan Atlas reach as high as 2,328 m. (Jabal Chelia), while the Tell has its highest peak at 2,308 m.
3. Where is a good place to go snorkelling?
Ten Best Snorkeling Spots in the World
1. NORMAN REEF, AUSTRALIA
2. RED SEA–SAFAGA, EGYPT
3. SEYCHELLES ISLANDS
4. BONAIRE–CARIBBEAN ISLANDS
5. SAN BLAS ISLANDS–PANAMA
6. NINGALOO REEF–WEST AUSTRALIA
7. HUAHINE–FR. POLYNESIA
8. JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU RESORT–FIJI ISLANDS
9. KEALAKEKUA BAY–HAWAII
10. LA JOLLA COVE–SAN DIEGO
4. What can you do in Tonga?
Things to See and Do in Tonga
The entertainment in Tonga is not only limited to sandy beaches, cocktails and an excellent atmosphere. Some of the things you can do in Tonga include the following:
• Festivals – Tonga has quite a few festivals for travellers to involve themselves in, with the most popular being the Heilala Festival from the end of June to beginning of July. This is the perfect opportunity to absorb some local culture, with traditional singing and dancing being main attractions to the event.
• Whale Watching – The tourist season coincidently occurs at the same time as other guests are arriving in the region – Humpback Wales. If you’re looking for a bit of an adventure holiday or just a cruise out on the water, whale watching can be an excellent experience. This is a must see and one of the main reasons travellers head to the Vava’u islands of Tonga.
• Nightlife on Tongatapu – This group of islands is the home of the capital Nuku'alofa and is a popular destination for tourists. Whether you’ve come to Tonga for budget travel, a family vacation or papering in the “friendly islands” an experience in the capital, Nuku'alofa is not to be missed. The area boasts many bars, cafés and restaurants for you to peruse at your leisure.
5. Where can you ride on the "bullet" train?
Nozomi Shinkansen is the fastest of all the Shinkansen services. The Nozomi travels at up to 300km / h and does Tokyo Osaka in 2.5 hours.
Shinkansen Nozomi is the fastest train service running on the Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen. Along the stretch between Shin-Kobe and Hakata, Nozomi services using 500 series and N700 series equipment reach speeds of 300 km / h (186 mph). Tokyo Osaka The trip between Tokyo Osaka, a distance of 515 kilometers, takes only 2.5 hours on the Nozomi.
The trains stop at stations slightly fewer than the Hikari trains. On the Tōkaidō Shinkansen, Nozomi trains stop at Tokyo Station , Nagoya Station , Kyoto Station , and Shin-Osaka Station . On the Tokaido Shinkansen, Nozomi trains stop at Tokyo Station, Nagoya Station, Kyoto Station, and Shin-Osaka Station. On the Sanyō line, all Nozomi trains stop at Shin-Kobe Station, Okayama Station, Hiroshima Station , Kokura Station, and Hakata Station . On the Sanyō line, all Nozomi trains stop at Shin-Kobe Station, Okayama Station, Station Hiroshima, Kokura Station and Hakata Station. Certain Nozomi trains stop at additional stations as well. Certain additional Nozomi trains stop at stations as well. The Nozomi is the only JR daytime train service not covered by the Japan Rail Pass . The Nozomi is the only JR daytime train service not covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
The word Nozomi in Japanese means "hope" or "wish". The word in Japanese Nozomi means "hope" or "wish". It was selected since something faster than the existing services Hikari, "light, ray", and Kodama, "echo", was needed. It was selected since something faster than the existing services Hikari, "light, ray", and Kodama, "echo" was needed.
Nozomi began service on March 14, 1992.
6. Can you find three interesting places to visit in Poland?
• Torun
o Often compared to Krakow but considerably smaller, friendlier, and less touristy, Torun's Old Town is, also, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Torun was once an important trade center and part of the Hanseatic League. Its success at trade led the the development wealth and the town's historic building reflect the benefits of excess wealth.
• Krakow
o If you have time to visit just one town in Poland, it should be Krakow. The town's setting is attractive and its Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is both well preserved and enchanting. The city's famous merchant town surrounds a large market square and historical houses with opulent interiors abound.
• Warsaw
o Warsaw's Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the center of tourism in the city. Although much of the original Old Town has been rebuilt and is a modern creation, it is an attractive and interesting destination. The city's architecture reflects years of communist rule but continues to improve.
A trip into any undeveloped area to see, photograph or hunt wild animals in their own environment-
2. Where are the Atlas mountains?
Mountainous area that fills most of the northwestern corner of Africa. The Atlas is divided into 5 regions, and stretch from Morocco, through northern Algeria, until it touches Tunisia.
The northernmost area of Morocco belongs to the Rif Mountains, which is not a part of the Atlas. Morocco has the Middle Atlas, High Atlas and Anti Atlas. The High Atlas is the highest, with Toubkal Mountain stretching to 4,165 m. Anti Atlas does not reach higher than 2531 m. at the most, but still has some of the most rugged landscape. The Middle Atlas reaches 3,350 m.
Algeria takes part in the Atlas with the Saharan Atlas, and the Tell, which starts around the middle of Algeria, before wending its course along the Algerian coast, touching Tunisia, and offering the only mountainous area of this country. The Saharan Atlas reach as high as 2,328 m. (Jabal Chelia), while the Tell has its highest peak at 2,308 m.
3. Where is a good place to go snorkelling?
Ten Best Snorkeling Spots in the World
1. NORMAN REEF, AUSTRALIA
2. RED SEA–SAFAGA, EGYPT
3. SEYCHELLES ISLANDS
4. BONAIRE–CARIBBEAN ISLANDS
5. SAN BLAS ISLANDS–PANAMA
6. NINGALOO REEF–WEST AUSTRALIA
7. HUAHINE–FR. POLYNESIA
8. JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU RESORT–FIJI ISLANDS
9. KEALAKEKUA BAY–HAWAII
10. LA JOLLA COVE–SAN DIEGO
4. What can you do in Tonga?
Things to See and Do in Tonga
The entertainment in Tonga is not only limited to sandy beaches, cocktails and an excellent atmosphere. Some of the things you can do in Tonga include the following:
• Festivals – Tonga has quite a few festivals for travellers to involve themselves in, with the most popular being the Heilala Festival from the end of June to beginning of July. This is the perfect opportunity to absorb some local culture, with traditional singing and dancing being main attractions to the event.
• Whale Watching – The tourist season coincidently occurs at the same time as other guests are arriving in the region – Humpback Wales. If you’re looking for a bit of an adventure holiday or just a cruise out on the water, whale watching can be an excellent experience. This is a must see and one of the main reasons travellers head to the Vava’u islands of Tonga.
• Nightlife on Tongatapu – This group of islands is the home of the capital Nuku'alofa and is a popular destination for tourists. Whether you’ve come to Tonga for budget travel, a family vacation or papering in the “friendly islands” an experience in the capital, Nuku'alofa is not to be missed. The area boasts many bars, cafés and restaurants for you to peruse at your leisure.
5. Where can you ride on the "bullet" train?
Nozomi Shinkansen is the fastest of all the Shinkansen services. The Nozomi travels at up to 300km / h and does Tokyo Osaka in 2.5 hours.
Shinkansen Nozomi is the fastest train service running on the Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen. Along the stretch between Shin-Kobe and Hakata, Nozomi services using 500 series and N700 series equipment reach speeds of 300 km / h (186 mph). Tokyo Osaka The trip between Tokyo Osaka, a distance of 515 kilometers, takes only 2.5 hours on the Nozomi.
The trains stop at stations slightly fewer than the Hikari trains. On the Tōkaidō Shinkansen, Nozomi trains stop at Tokyo Station , Nagoya Station , Kyoto Station , and Shin-Osaka Station . On the Tokaido Shinkansen, Nozomi trains stop at Tokyo Station, Nagoya Station, Kyoto Station, and Shin-Osaka Station. On the Sanyō line, all Nozomi trains stop at Shin-Kobe Station, Okayama Station, Hiroshima Station , Kokura Station, and Hakata Station . On the Sanyō line, all Nozomi trains stop at Shin-Kobe Station, Okayama Station, Station Hiroshima, Kokura Station and Hakata Station. Certain Nozomi trains stop at additional stations as well. Certain additional Nozomi trains stop at stations as well. The Nozomi is the only JR daytime train service not covered by the Japan Rail Pass . The Nozomi is the only JR daytime train service not covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
The word Nozomi in Japanese means "hope" or "wish". The word in Japanese Nozomi means "hope" or "wish". It was selected since something faster than the existing services Hikari, "light, ray", and Kodama, "echo", was needed. It was selected since something faster than the existing services Hikari, "light, ray", and Kodama, "echo" was needed.
Nozomi began service on March 14, 1992.
6. Can you find three interesting places to visit in Poland?
• Torun
o Often compared to Krakow but considerably smaller, friendlier, and less touristy, Torun's Old Town is, also, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Torun was once an important trade center and part of the Hanseatic League. Its success at trade led the the development wealth and the town's historic building reflect the benefits of excess wealth.
• Krakow
o If you have time to visit just one town in Poland, it should be Krakow. The town's setting is attractive and its Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is both well preserved and enchanting. The city's famous merchant town surrounds a large market square and historical houses with opulent interiors abound.
• Warsaw
o Warsaw's Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the center of tourism in the city. Although much of the original Old Town has been rebuilt and is a modern creation, it is an attractive and interesting destination. The city's architecture reflects years of communist rule but continues to improve.