World Tourism Day is celebrated every year on 27 September. In 2026, the theme is “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” The theme looks at how tourism can change and become better for people, local communities, and the environment.

Tourism is an important part of many economies. Visitors spend money on hotels, restaurants, transport, shops, and local activities. This creates jobs and gives local businesses a chance to earn money. In many villages and small towns, tourism can provide new opportunities for young people and families.

However, tourism can also create problems. Large numbers of visitors can put pressure on local resources. Hotels may use a lot of water and energy. Popular places can become crowded, and more rubbish and traffic can be created. Tourism can also change local traditions and the daily life of people who live in busy tourist areas.

Sustainable transformation means finding better ways to manage these changes. Hotels can reduce their use of water and energy. They can avoid unnecessary plastic and separate different types of waste. Restaurants can buy more food from local farmers and producers. These actions can reduce transport and also support the local economy.

Local communities should have an important role in tourism. People who live in a place know their area, culture, and traditions. They can work as guides, run small businesses, offer local food, or provide places to stay. When local people earn money from tourism, more of the benefits stay in the community.

Tourists also have responsibilities. They can respect local customs, save water and energy, avoid unnecessary waste, and support local businesses. They can also visit less crowded places and travel at different times of the year.

Sustainable tourism does not mean stopping tourism. It means finding better ways to develop it. Governments, businesses, local people, and tourists all have a role to play.

World Tourism Day 2026 reminds us that tourism is changing. The challenge is to make these changes useful for people and communities while protecting the natural and cultural places that visitors come to see.

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Vocabulary:

• a sustainable transformation – a change that is good for people and nature
• the environment – the natural world around us
• an economy – the way a country or place makes and uses money
• an opportunity – a good chance to do something
• to put pressure on resources – to use too much water, energy, or other things
• rubbish – things that people do not need and throw away
• to avoid – to stay away from something
• to separate waste – to put different kinds of rubbish in different places
• to support the local economy – to help local businesses and workers
• a benefit – something good that you get
• a community – people who live in the same place
• a responsibility – something that you should do
• to respect customs – to follow the traditions of a place
• waste – things that are not needed and are thrown away
• to support – to help someone or something
• a crowded place – a place with many people
• to develop tourism – to make tourism grow and improve
• a government – the people who run a country
• to remind somebody – to help somebody remember something
• a challenge – something that is difficult to do
• to protect – to keep someone or something safe

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Match the words with the definitions

Words

1. a sustainable transformation
2. the environment
3. an economy
4. an opportunity
5. to put pressure on resources
6. rubbish
7. to avoid
8. to separate waste
9. to support the local economy
10. a benefit
11. a community
12. a responsibility
13. to respect customs
14. waste
15. to support
16. a crowded place
17. to develop tourism
18. a government
19. to remind somebody
20. a challenge
21. to protect

Definitions

A. to help someone or something
B. things that people do not need and throw away
C. a good chance to do something
D. to keep someone or something safe
E. people who live in the same place
F. something that is difficult to do
G. to make tourism grow and improve
H. the natural world around us
I. something good that you get
J. to help somebody remember something
K. a place with many people
L. to use too much water, energy, or other things
M. the people who run a country
N. to stay away from something
O. a change that is good for people and nature
P. the way a country or place makes and uses money
Q. to follow the traditions of a place
R. something that you should do
S. to put different kinds of rubbish in different places
T. things that are not needed and are thrown away
U. to help local businesses and workers

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Answer key:
1-O, 2-H, 3-P, 4-C, 5-L, 6-B, 7-N, 8-S, 9-U,
10-I, 11-E, 12-R, 13-Q, 14-T, 15-A, 16-K,
17-G, 18-M, 19-J, 20-F, 21-D

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Match the definitions with the words

Definitions

1. a good chance to do something
2. the natural world around us
3. to help local businesses and workers
4. something that is difficult to do
5. a place with many people
6. to follow the traditions of a place
7. things that are not needed and are thrown away
8. to make tourism grow and improve
9. a change that is good for people and nature
10. the people who run a country
11. to help somebody remember something
12. something good that you get
13. to stay away from something
14. people who live in the same place
15. to use too much water, energy, or other things
16. to put different kinds of rubbish in different places
17. the way a country or place makes and uses money
18. to keep someone or something safe
19. something that you should do
20. to help someone or something
21. things that people do not need and throw away

Words

A. to support
B. a community
C. a responsibility
D. an economy
E. to protect
F. a benefit
G. rubbish
H. a sustainable transformation
I. to separate waste
J. a government
K. to avoid
L. to respect customs
M. an opportunity
N. to support the local economy
O. to put pressure on resources
P. a crowded place
Q. waste
R. to develop tourism
S. the environment
T. to remind somebody
U. a challenge

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Answer key:
1-M, 2-S, 3-N, 4-U, 5-P, 6-L, 7-Q, 8-R, 9-H,
10-J, 11-T, 12-F, 13-K, 14-B, 15-O, 16-I,
17-D, 18-E, 19-C, 20-A, 21-G

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True or false

1. Local people can work as guides for tourists.
2. Sustainable tourism means stopping tourism completely.
3. Hotels can use less water and energy.
4. Tourism only helps large international companies.
5. Tourists can help local businesses by buying local products.
6. Tourists should leave rubbish in natural places.
7. World Tourism Day is celebrated on 27 September.
8. Local communities have no role in tourism.
9. Restaurants can buy food from local farmers.
10. Tourism can create jobs for local people.
11. Tourists do not need to respect local customs.
12. Governments cannot have a role in tourism.
13. Sustainable tourism is only about protecting animals.
14. Too many visitors can create more rubbish and traffic.
15. Hotels can reduce the amount of plastic they use.
16. Tourism cannot change the daily life of local people.
17. Sustainable tourism also includes caring for nature.
18. Tourism cannot bring money to villages and small towns.
19. Tourists should always visit the most crowded places.
20. Small changes cannot help make tourism better.

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False:2,3,6,8,11,12,13,16,18,19,20

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1. Local people can work as guides for tourists.
2. Sustainable tourism means stopping tourism completely. False is: Sustainable tourism does not mean stopping tourism completely.
3. Hotels can use less water and energy.
4. Tourism only helps large international companies. False is: Tourism can also help local businesses and workers.
5. Tourists can help local businesses by buying local products.
6. Tourists should leave rubbish in natural places. False is: Tourists should not leave rubbish in natural places.
7. World Tourism Day is celebrated on 27 September.
8. Local communities have no role in tourism. False is: Local communities have an important role in tourism.
9. Restaurants can buy food from local farmers.
10. Tourism can create jobs for local people.
11. Tourists do not need to respect local customs. False is: Tourists should respect local customs.
12. Governments cannot have a role in tourism. False is: Governments can have a role in tourism.
13. Sustainable tourism is only about protecting animals. False is: Sustainable tourism is also about caring for people, communities, and nature.
14. Too many visitors can create more rubbish and traffic.
15. Hotels can reduce the amount of plastic they use.
16. Tourism cannot change the daily life of local people. False is: Tourism can change the daily life of local people.
17. Sustainable tourism also includes caring for nature.
18. Tourism cannot bring money to villages and small towns. False is: Tourism can bring money to villages and small towns.
19. Tourists should always visit the most crowded places. False is: Tourists do not need to visit the most crowded places.
20. Small changes cannot help make tourism better. False is: Small changes can help make tourism better.

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Find the information in the text

1. Name two businesses that can earn money from tourism.
2. Name two problems that tourism can cause.
3. Name two things hotels can do to use fewer resources.
4. Name two ways restaurants can support local people.
5. Name two jobs that local people can do in tourism.
6. Name two things tourists can do to help the environment.
7. Name two local things tourists can buy or use.
8. Name two groups that can help develop sustainable tourism.
9. Name two things that tourists should respect when they travel.
10. Name two types of places that sustainable tourism should protect.

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Answers:

1. Name two businesses that can earn money from tourism.
   Hotels and restaurants.
2. Name two problems that tourism can cause.
   More rubbish and traffic.
3. Name two things hotels can do to use fewer resources.
   Use less water and energy.
4. Name two ways restaurants can support local people.
   Buy local food and products.
5. Name two jobs that local people can do in tourism.
   Guides and business owners.
6. Name two things tourists can do to help the environment.
   Save water and avoid waste.
7. Name two local things tourists can buy or use.
   Local food and local products.
8. Name two groups that can help develop sustainable tourism.
   Governments and local people.
9. Name two things that tourists should respect when they travel.
   Local customs and nature.
10. Name two types of places that sustainable tourism should protect.
    Natural and cultural places.

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Choose the correct answer

1. What is the main idea of the text?
   a) Tourism should stop growing.
   b) Tourism needs better ways to develop.
   c) Tourists should only visit small villages.
2. Who should have a role in sustainable tourism?
   a) Only governments.
   b) Only hotels and restaurants.
   c) Different groups, including tourists and local people.
3. Why are local communities important?
   a) They know their area, culture, and traditions.
   b) They can stop international travel.
   c) They can control all tourists.
4. What can tourism create for local people?
   a) More free time.
   b) New airports.
   c) Jobs.
5. What can hotels reduce?
   a) Water and energy use.
   b) The number of guests.
   c) The number of workers.
6. What can restaurants buy from local farmers?
   a) Hotel rooms.
   b) Food.
   c) Travel tickets.
7. What can too many visitors cause?
   a) More local food.
   b) More local jobs.
   c) More rubbish and traffic.
8. What can tourists do to help local businesses?
   a) Avoid local shops.
   b) Buy local products.
   c) Stay only in large hotels.
9. What should tourists respect?
   a) Local customs.
   b) Hotel prices.
   c) Busy roads.
10. What can local people do for tourists?
    a) Close local businesses.
    b) Stop tourists from travelling.
    c) Work as guides.
11. What does sustainable tourism also care about?
    a) Only hotels.
    b) Nature.
    c) Only international companies.
12. What can hotels do with plastic?
    a) Use more plastic.
    b) Give more plastic to guests.
    c) Reduce plastic use.
13. What can tourists do with water?
    a) Save water.
    b) Use more water.
    c) Ask hotels for more water.
14. What can tourism bring to small towns?
    a) More problems for families.
    b) Money.
    c) Fewer local businesses.
15. What does sustainable tourism try to protect?
    a) Only large hotels.
    b) Only tourist shops.
    c) Natural and cultural places.

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Answer key:
1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-c, 5-a, 6-b, 7-c, 8-b, 9-a,
10-c, 11-b, 12-c, 13-a, 14-b, 15-c

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Match the cause (1–10) with the correct effect (A–J).

Causes

1. Tourists spend money in local businesses.
2. Large numbers of visitors come to one place.
3. Hotels use less water and energy.
4. Restaurants buy food from local farmers.
5. Tourists buy local products.
6. Tourists leave rubbish in natural places.
7. Local people work as guides.
8. Hotels reduce their use of plastic.
9. Tourists respect local customs.
10. Tourism provides jobs for local people.

Effects

A. Local farmers can earn money from tourism.
B. Natural places can become dirty.
C. Local businesses can earn more money.
D. Less plastic waste is produced.
E. Local people can earn money from guiding visitors.
F. More rubbish and traffic can be created.
G. Local traditions can be treated with care.
H. Local people have more work.
I. Less water and energy are used.
J. More money can stay in the local area.

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Answer key:
1-C, 2-F, 3-I, 4-A, 5-J, 6-B, 7-E, 8-D, 9-G, 10-H

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Correct matches:

1. Local businesses can earn more money. — Tourists spend money in local businesses.
2. More rubbish and traffic can be created. — Large numbers of visitors come to one place.
3. Less water and energy are used. — Hotels use less water and energy.
4. Local farmers can earn money from tourism. — Restaurants buy food from local farmers.
5. More money can stay in the local area. — Tourists buy local products.
6. Natural places can become dirty. — Tourists leave rubbish in natural places.
7. Local people can earn money from guiding visitors. — Local people work as guides.
8. Less plastic waste is produced. — Hotels reduce their use of plastic.
9. Local traditions can be treated with care. — Tourists respect local customs.
10. Local people have more work. — Tourism provides jobs for local people.

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E. Match the Sentence Halves

Match 1–10 with A–J.

1. Tourism can create jobs
2. Large numbers of visitors can cause
3. Hotels can reduce their use of
4. Restaurants can support local farmers
5. Tourists can help local businesses
6. Local people can work
7. Sustainable tourism can help protect
8. Tourists should respect
9. Hotels can reduce
10. Local communities can benefit from

A. by buying local products.
B. natural and cultural places.
C. water and energy.
D. local customs.
E. as guides for visitors.
F. tourism in their area.
G. more rubbish and traffic.
H. plastic.
I. by buying local food.
J. for local people.

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Answer key:
1-J, 2-G, 3-C, 4-I, 5-A, 6-E, 7-B, 8-D, 9-H, 10-F
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Correct matches:

1. Tourism can create jobs for local people.
2. Large numbers of visitors can cause more rubbish and traffic.
3. Hotels can reduce their use of water and energy.
4. Restaurants can support local farmers by buying local food.
5. Tourists can help local businesses by buying local products.
6. Local people can work as guides for visitors.
7. Sustainable tourism can help protect natural and cultural places.
8. Tourists should respect local customs.
9. Hotels can reduce plastic.
10. Local communities can benefit from tourism in their area.

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Find words in the text – students find words or phrases with a similar meaning

1. money made by a business → __________
2. people who live in an area → __________
3. things that are thrown away → __________
4. traditions of a place → __________
5. a chance to do something → __________
6. things that people use, such as water and energy → __________
7. a job or work that someone can do → __________
8. a place where many people live → __________
9. to keep something safe → __________
10. ways of doing things that are common in a place → __________

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Correct matches:

1. Money made by a business → earn money
2. People who live in an area → local communities
3. Things that are thrown away → waste
4. Traditions of a place → customs
5. A chance to do something → opportunity
6. Things that people use, such as water and energy → resources
7. A job or work that someone can do → work
8. A place where many people live → community
9. To keep something safe → protect
10. Ways of doing things that are common in a place → traditions

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Complete – not too easy:

1. Tourism can create jobs and __________.
2. Visitors spend money on hotels, restaurants, transport, shops, and local __________.
3. Tourism can provide new opportunities for young people and __________.
4. Large numbers of visitors can put pressure on local __________.
5. Popular places can become __________.
6. Tourism can create more rubbish and __________.
7. Hotels can reduce their use of water and __________.
8. Hotels can avoid unnecessary __________.
9. Restaurants can buy more food from local farmers and __________.
10. Local people can work as guides or run small __________.
11. Tourists can respect local __________.
12. Tourists can support local __________.
13. Tourists can save water and __________.
14. Sustainable tourism means finding better ways to __________ it.
15. The challenge is to protect natural and cultural __________.

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Answers

1. Tourism can create jobs and give local businesses a chance to earn money.
2. Visitors spend money on hotels, restaurants, transport, shops, and local activities.
3. Tourism can provide new opportunities for young people and families.
4. Large numbers of visitors can put pressure on local resources.
5. Popular places can become crowded.
6. Tourism can create more rubbish and traffic.
7. Hotels can reduce their use of water and energy.
8. Hotels can avoid unnecessary plastic.
9. Restaurants can buy more food from local farmers and producers.
10. Local people can work as guides or run small businesses.
11. Tourists can respect local customs.
12. Tourists can support local businesses.
13. Tourists can save water and energy.
14. Sustainable tourism means finding better ways to develop it.
15. The challenge is to protect natural and cultural places.

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Complete teh cause and effect sentences:

1. Tourism creates jobs because _____.
2. Popular places can become crowded because _____.
3. Local farmers can earn money when _____.
4. Natural places can become dirty if _____.
5. Local communities can benefit when _____.
6. Hotels can use less water if _____.
7. Local businesses can earn more money when _____.
8. Tourism can create more rubbish when _____.
9. Tourists can help the environment if _____.
10. Local people can earn money when _____.
11. Less plastic waste is produced if _____.
12. More money can stay in the community when _____.

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Answers:

1. Tourism creates jobs because it provides work for local people.
2. Popular places can become crowded because large numbers of visitors come there.
3. Local farmers can earn money when restaurants buy food from them.
4. Natural places can become dirty if tourists leave rubbish there.
5. Local communities can benefit when local people earn money from tourism.
6. Hotels can use less water if they reduce their use of water.
7. Local businesses can earn more money when visitors spend money in the local area.
8. Tourism can create more rubbish when large numbers of visitors come to one place.
9. Tourists can help the environment if they save water and energy.
10. Local people can earn money when they work as guides or run small businesses.
11. Less plastic waste is produced if hotels avoid unnecessary plastic.
12. More money can stay in the community when tourists support local businesses.

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Match questions and answers

Questions

1. Why is tourism important for many economies?
2. What does tourism offer to young people and families?
3. What happens in popular tourist places?
4. How do hotels save water and energy?
5. Where do restaurants get their food?
6. What jobs do local people have in tourism?
7. How do tourists help local businesses?
8. What should tourists show when they visit a place?
9. How do tourists reduce waste?
10. Who has a role in sustainable tourism?
11. What does sustainable tourism not mean?
12. What does sustainable tourism protect?

Answers

A. They avoid unnecessary waste and plastic.
B. Governments, businesses, local people, and tourists all have a role.
C. They become crowded and create more traffic.
D. It protects natural and cultural places.
E. They work as guides, run businesses, or offer places to stay.
F. It gives them new opportunities.
G. They buy local products and use local services.
H. It brings money to hotels, restaurants, shops, and local businesses.
I. They buy it from local farmers and producers.
J. They respect local customs and traditions.
K. They reduce their use of these resources.
L. It does not mean stopping tourism.

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Answer Key

1-H, 2-F, 3-C, 4-K, 5-I, 6-E, 7-G, 8-J,
9-A, 10-B, 11-L, 12-D

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Correct dialogue:

1. Why is tourism important for many economies?
   It brings money to hotels, restaurants, shops, and local businesses.
2. What does tourism offer to young people and families?
   It gives them new opportunities.
3. What happens in popular tourist places?
   They become crowded and create more traffic.
4. How do hotels save water and energy?
   They reduce their use of these resources.
5. Where do restaurants get their food?
   They buy it from local farmers and producers.
6. What jobs do local people have in tourism?
   They work as guides, run businesses, or offer places to stay.
7. How do tourists help local businesses?
   They buy local products and use local services.
8. What should tourists show when they visit a place?
   They respect local customs and traditions.
9. How do tourists reduce waste?
   They avoid unnecessary waste and plastic.
10. Who has a role in sustainable tourism?
    Governments, businesses, local people, and tourists all have a role.
11. What does sustainable tourism not mean?
    It does not mean stopping tourism.
12. What does sustainable tourism protect?
    It protects natural and cultural places.

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Babies learn a language by listening.
They use their ears to hear sounds.
Their brain remembers these sounds.
Babies connect sounds with people and things.
They listen to their parents.
Then they copy the sounds they hear. They imitate words.
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