A presentation of Kerala from Lonely Planet – Written comprehension

1. [pic 1]A presentation of Kerala from Lonely Planet – Written comprehension

…Consisting of a skinny strip of land running between the Arabian Sea and

the Western Ghats, Kerala is one of India’s most beautiful and successful states.

The spindly network of rivers, lakes and canals that make up the breathtaking

Backwaters of Kerala is the region’s star attraction. Here, one can meander through

5        the infinite network of rice paddies, coconut groves and bucolic villages, viewed from the comfort of an elegant houseboat.

Further south, the golden beaches of Kovalam and Varkala are where Kerala’s green interior flirts with the azure shore, making and ideal destination for the sun- worshipping crowd.

10                Higher inland, the mountainous Ghats lie covered with in a thick blanket of spices and tea plantations, also home of species of exotic birds and wildlife.

Adventures and traders have been exploring this thriving land for eons.

Serene Fort Cochin is a mélange of colonial influences, with dozens of buildings paying homage to Chinese visitors, Portuguese traders, Jewish settlers, Syrian,

15        Christian and Muslim merchants.

Yet even with all these colonial distractions, Kerala still clings to vibrant traditions of its own: Kathakali – a blend of religious play and dance-, Kalarippayat – a gravity defying martial art-and Theyryam – a trance-included ritual. Mix that with some of the most tastebud-tingling cuisine in India and you can imagine how hard it

20        will be to leave before you even get there.

Language focus – Dealing with adjectives.

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Tourism in London from From http://www.gos.gov.uk/gol/Culture_leisure/Tourism/

Tourism brings real economic and social benefits : de reels bénéfices économiques et sociaux to London boosting opportunities for employment to Londoners, bringing income to London’s businesses : entreprises Londoniennes and offering high value tourist attraction to the residents and workers of the capital : une valeur élevée d’attraction touristique pour les residents et travailleurs de la capitale This economic contribution has social benefits :  avantages sociaux in tackling social exclusion and as a major health determinant : un determinant majeur de santé… London gets more overseas visitors : touristes étrangers (hors Europe) than Las Vegas, New York and Sydney combined, since 2002 has increased its share of International visitors : sa part de visiteurs internationaux from 1.65% to 1.76%.

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