Unit 9
Lessons 5 and 6
Student’s Book pages 74 and 75
BEFORE READING
Look at the pictures
WHILE READING
The key words
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The word / phrase |
The meaning |
The part of speech |
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delightful |
related to something or someone that is lovely, in a way that makes you happy |
Adjective |
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benefit |
an advantage that something has and that can be used as a profit for something else |
Noun |
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respiratory |
related to breathing and to the lungs |
Noun |
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therapeutic |
related to the ability to get rid of diseases |
Adjective |
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vast |
related to something wide, and that is found in a large amount or over a large distance |
Adjective |
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exports |
to sell something to other countries |
Noun |
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resort |
a place where people usually go on holiday or visit for a specific reason |
Noun |
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disease |
illness |
Noun |
The Dead Sea
Jordan is known for its tourist attractions worldwide, especially those related to health tourism. The Dead Sea, which is the lowest point on Earth, is located southwest of the capital city, Amman. It is a delightful piece of scenery with many health benefits. It is hot in summer and warm in winter. The air is rich in oxygen, which is helpful for people with respiratory and skin diseases. The Dead Sea, which is visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world, is famous for its therapeutic waters. In fact, the water contains vast amounts of minerals such as magnesium, calcium, potassium and salt that are used to cure skin diseases, headaches and foot pain. The salt from the Dead Sea is exported to countries all around the world, due to its health benefits. These amounts of salt make it impossible for marine creatures to live in its water, which is why it is called the Dead Sea. There are also special treatment resorts at the Dead Sea. Patients spend weeks finishing their treatment and most of them go back home with amazing results.
The text talks about:
- Why the Dead Sea has been given its name.
- What the hot melted rocks are called.
- The health benefits of the Dead Sea.
AFTER READING
Describe the weather in the Dead Sea.
It is hot in summer and warm in winter.