People protest against tourism – level 1

People protest against tourism

23-07-2025 07:00

Some people in Spain and other places are not happy with tourists. In Barcelona, they use water guns on them. Cities are full. Rents go up. People find it hard to live there.

Tourists use water, power, and make waste. It is a problem. Social media makes some places popular. It shows one photo spot. Many people see it and go to the same place. It gets too busy.

But some places like tourists. Thailand and Morocco want more. Some cities use new rules or taxes. We can help. We can walk, take buses, or have fewer showers. We can try not to make too much waste. We can think about local people when we travel.

Difficult words: rent (money you pay to live in a home), waste (things we throw away), photo spot (a nice place where many people take photos).

You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.

What simple actions can tourists take to lessen their use of water and energy, reduce waste, and be more considerate of local residents in busy destinations?

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