1)

Hike – to walk for a long distance, especially in the country

Rapids – parts of a river where the waters go fast

Slopes – parts of a hill or mountain, especially for skiing

Climb – to go or come up a hill, mountain or stairs

Peak – the pointed top of a mountain

2b)

. What kinds of landscape make Chile popular with tourists?

We said that Chile has volcanoes, lakes, forests, and mountains — that’s why it’s great for adventure tourism.

b. How many people live in Pucón?

Around 30,000 people. It’s a small town but very popular for tourists, especially those looking for outdoor adventures.

c. What kinds of activities do people do in the summer?

We chose volcano climbing and kayaking. It sounds exciting and physically challenging!

d. How tall is Villarrica Volcano?

It’s about 2,860 metres tall. A serious climb!

e. What kinds of activities do people do in the winter?

Skiing and snowboarding — especially at Ski Pucón, on the slopes of the volcano. We think it would be cool to ski on a volcano!