Work in pairs. Student A, read the UNWTO’s analysis of tourism and SDGs 9–12 on p. 217. Student B, read the text on SDGs 13–16 on p. 219. Write down key words about your text and think of examples for the individual goals. What priorities should be set to reach the SDGs? Inform your partner about your text and the examples and priorities you have listed. Did you have similar ideas? Are some SDGs linked? Compare your findings in class. Read the information. Match A–F with the highlighted -ing forms in the text about the SDGs above. d GOAL 6: CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION The efficient use of water in the tourism sector – together with appropriate safety measures, wastewater management, pollution control and technology efficiency – can be key to safeguarding our most precious resource. Achieving water access and security, as well as providing hygiene and sanitation for all, are crucial factors for a community’s success in attracting tourists. GOAL 7: AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY As a sector that requires substantial energy input, tourism can accelerate the shift towards renewable energy and increase its share in the global energy mix. Consequently, by promoting sound and long-term investments in sustainable energy sources, tourism can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate climate change and contribute to innovative and new energy solutions in urban, regional and remote areas. GOAL 8: DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH Tourism is one of the driving forces of global economic growth. By giving access to decent work opportunities in the tourism sector, society can benefit from increased skills and professional development. e f Language focus Using the -ing form 14 a Work alone. Complete these sentences about issues and priorities with your own ideas, using -ing forms where you can. 1 A lot of tourists are concerned about … 2 Our local tourism is focused on … 3 I think … should be the top priority. 4 … is the local tourist board’s main focus at the moment. 5 … can sometimes be a problem. 6 … does not really take too much time. 7 Responsible tourists spend a lot of time … 8 … should take precedence over … 9 Local communities thrive when … Listen to each other’s sentences. How similar are your ideas about priorities? b c You can use the -ing form of a verb in different ways: A as the subject in a sentence D as part of a progressive verb form B after prepositions (at, by, of, than, without, etc.) E as an adjective C after certain verbs (start, finish, involve, practise, enjoy, etc.) F after time linkers (after, before, since, when, while, etc.) Language skills Extras Explore 9 The world we live in 117 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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