Unit 10. Ecotourism: Part I. Phonetics
Unit 10. Ecotourism: Part I. Phonetics
ECOTOURISM
Part I. PHONETICS
Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A. B. C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
11. You can see different kinds of rare animals in this park.
13. A sustainable forest is a forest where trees that are cut are replanted and the wildlife is protected.
14. When you take part in an eco tour, you learn more about the cultural traditions of the local people and the
natural habitat of some rare animals.
15. Cuting down trees or hunting wild animals may upset the ecological balance of an area.
18. Ecotourism means travel to areas of natural or ecological interest to observe wildlife and learn about the
environment.
20. A lot of waste from hotels and vehicles is also discharged into the water and air.
22. To entertain tourists, we have to change our usual foods to suit their tastes or adapt dances and traditions to
suit their needs.
26. Some farmers in the Mekong Delta have attracted hundreds of foreign visitors to their ecological gardens.
27. Our country's natural and cultural potential for ecotourism is well known.
28. Eco tours in our country involve mainly travel to natural places.
30. If tourists throw rubbish or break tree branches, they are heavily fined.
32. Ecotourism activities have had some negative impacts on the environment and people in the area.
34. Ecotourism needs to recruit better educated people, so it won't provide more jobs for the local people.
35. If tourists leave litter after the picnic, they may cause pollution.
39. Ecotourism is booming and tour operators say this helps nature.
40. Ecotourism is making animals bolder and become less cautious about other animals.
41. If animals become less careful about other animals, they are at risk of being attacked by their natural
predators.
42. Ecotourism is a unique way for travellers to engage in sustainable tourism while vacationing.
Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
43. The United Nations has declared the celebration of the International Day of Ecotourism, to promote
sustainable practices in this growing industry.
44. In order for ecotourism to be categorized as successful, it must involve local populations in the program.
46. There are 1.6 billion tourists roaming the world, and the impact of tourism can be devastating.
47. "Green" tourists or "eco-tourists" are upset by the effects of mass tourism.
48. How many people can visit the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador without affecting the ecological
balance?
49. It may become necessary for the United Nations to work out international agreements and strict
environmental controls on the tourist industry.
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
51. If businesses want to protect the environment, they will aid the local community and educating travellers.
A B C D
52. Nowadays, many of us tried to live in a way that will damage the environment as little as possible.
A B C D
53. Ecotourism must benefits the local people and involve the local community.
A B C D
54. Ecotourism must be sustainable, that is make a profit without destroy natural resources.
A B C D
55. Ecotourism must provide an experiences that tourists want to pay for.
A B C D
56. In a true ecotourism project, a nature reserve allows a small number of tourists to visiting its rare animals
A B
C D
57. The local people have jobs in the nature reserve as guides and wardens and also has a voice in how the
A B C D
project develops.
58. Tourists stay in local houses with local people, not in special built hotels.
A B C D
59. Tourists experience the local culture and do not take precious energy and water away from the locally
A B C D
population.
60. Tourists travel by foot, by boat, bicycle or elephant so that there is no pollution.
A B C D
61. Ecotourism brings tourists a specially experience that they will remember all of their lives.
A B C D
62. This type of tourism can only involve small number of people so it can be expensive.
A B C D
63. Tourists can apply to the principles of ecotourism wherever they go for their holiday.
A B C D
64. Tourists should learn about the place that they going to visit.
A B C D
65. Have respect for local culture by wearing clothes that will not offend local people and ask them for
A B C
66. Remember the phrase "Leave nothing behind you except footprints and taking nothing away except
A B C D
photographs”.
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
67. If you buy souvenirs made from endangered animals or plants, you ____ contribute to making them become
extinct.
68. You ____ help the local people if you buy local products whenever possible and pay a fair price for what
you buy.
A. could B. would C. wouldn’t D. will
69. If you want to help, remember ____ or use other non-polluting forms of transport whenever you can.
70. Eco-tourists should be flexible and keep a sense of humour when ____ things wrong.
71. Don't be afraid ____ the holiday company about what they do that is 'eco'.
72. “Eco" is very fashionable today and a lot of holidays that ____ as ecotourism are not much better than
traditional tourism.
73. The damage to local communities, customs and crafts that results ____ the arrival of huge groups of
tourists.
A. to B. from C. in D. for
74. The travel industry should work with local councils and government agencies to agree ____ realistic
standards for planning and development in tourist areas.
75. It may become necessary for the United Nations to work ____ international agreements and strict
environmental controls on the tourist industry.
76. Ecotourism is defined as responsible travel ____ natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains
the well-being of local people.
A. about B. in C. to D. for
77. Ecotourism is a booming business ____ many tour operators cite as being helpful to nature.
78. Every year, millions of people descend ____ protected and pristine natural areas to observe rare species.
A. on B. at C. in D. to
79. A number of reports have cast doubt ____ the value of ecotourism.
A. with B. about C. in D. on
80. It's hard to deny that humanity has played a pretty big role in changing nature ____ the worse.
A. with B. to C. for D. at
81. There will be some unforeseen consequences to the environment if we ____ ecotourism projects properly.
83. Ecotourism may become popular as people look for ways to get really close ____ exotic wildlife while
keeping a clear conscience.
A. at B. in C. to D. with
84. Gorillas and penguins are among the species most susceptible ____ ecotourism because they have a strong
tendency to relax in the presence of humans.
A. to B. in C. by D. with
85. As animals ____ to feeling comfortable with humans, they may become bolder.
A. will get used B. get used C. got used D. could get used
86. Professor Blumstein says that ecotourism is similar ____ domesticating or urbanizing the animals.
A. with B. as C. to D. like
87. Animals' regular interactions with people may lead ____ a kind of taming.
A. up B. in C. for D. to
88. Domesticated animals are less responsive ____ stimulated predatory attacks.
A. to B. with C. on D. at
89. Animals will take more time to flee from danger if they ____ in cities and are bolder.
90. Ecotourism in distant and remote spots around the planet is getting more popular ____ tourists and tour
guides.
A. to B. on C. with D. between
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Two friends Nam and Lan are talking about the topic of ecotourism.
Lan: “____”
93. Nam: "What do you think tourism will be like in the future?"
Lan: “____”
Nam: “____”
Lan: “____”
96. Nam: “Do you think tourism helps people in the world understand each other?"
Lan: “____”
D. Definitely. Tourism helps people to get to know more about different cultures.
97. Nam: "Is tourism something that only rich people can take part in?"
Lan: "____”
B. Not really. So many cheap holidays are being offered these days.
Lan: “____”
99. Nam: "Do you think tourism is bad for the planet?"
Lan: “____”
Lan: “____”
D. Well, most of them behave appropriately, but some are still very rude.
101. Lan: “How has tourism changed over the past few decades?”
Nam: “____”
C. There have been new types of tourism, and tourists have become more responsible.
102. Lan: “Are you a good ambassador for our country's tourism industry?"
Nam: “____”
B. I hope so. I've always tried to get more people to know about tourist destinations in our country.
103. Lan: "Which places in our country do visitors enjoy visiting the most?”.
Nam: “____”
B. Our country is famous for many tourist attractions and friendly people.
104. Nam: "What are some of the benefits of going away on holiday?”
Lan: “____”
105. Lan: "Do you always like to go to the same place for your holiday?”
Nam: “____”
A. It is strange that some people go to the same place again and again.
Part V. READING
Exercise 8. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Ecotourism is booming and many tour operators say this is helpful to nature. Every year, millions of people
visit protected (106) ____ areas to observe rare species. However, a new report casts doubt (107) ____ this
form of tourism. The report, (108) ____ in the journal "Trends in Ecology and Evolution", suggests that
ecotourism damages more than (109) ____ nature. Researchers believe tourists disrupt animals in their natural
(110) ____. They point to a recent (111) ____ in Costa Rica where turtles had problems laying their eggs
because of the many tourists who had gathered (112) ____ the beach to watch them.
The report says that ecotourism is (113) ____ animals bolder. A human presence makes animals tamer and less
(114) ____ about other animals. This could put them at (115) ____ of being attacked by their natural predators,
so more of them will be killed. The report says that when animals interact with humans, "they may let (116)
____ their guard”. The report also says it is essential, “to develop a more comprehensive understanding of how
different species in different situations (117) ____ to human visitation, and under what precise conditions
human exposure might put them at risk".
112. A. over B. in C. on D. to
116. A. up B. in C. down D. on
Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Tourism will always have an impact on the places visited. Sometimes the impact is good, but often it is
negative. For example, if lots of people visit one place, then this can damage the environment. The question is -
how can we minimize the problems without preventing people from travelling and visiting places?
The main aim of ecotourism is to reduce the negative impact that tourism has on the environment and local
people. The idea is to encourage tourists to think about what they do when they visit a place.
It's great to talk about protecting the environment, but how do you actually do this? There are a number of key
points. Tourists shouldn't drop litter, they should stay on the paths, they shouldn't interfere with wildlife and
they should respect local customs and traditions.
Some people see ecotourism as a contradiction. They say that any tourism needs infrastructure - roads, airports
and hotels. The more tourists that visit a place, the more of these are needed and, by building more of these, you
can't avoid damaging the environment.
But, of course, things aren't so black and white. Living in a place of natural beauty doesn't mean that you
shouldn't benefit from things like better roads. As long as the improvements benefit the local people and not
just the tourists, and the local communities are consulted on plans and changes, then is there really a problem?
In 2002 the United Nations celebrated the "International Year of Ecotourism". Over the past twenty years, more
and more people have started taking eco-holidays. In countries such as Ecuador, Nepal, Costa Rica and Kenya,
ecotourism represents a significant proportion of the tourist industry.
118. What is the main idea of the passage?
120. According to the passage, what does the ecotourism aim at?
121. According to the passage, which of the following is not mentioned as an activity to protect the
environment?
C. respecting local customs and traditions D. not hunting animals for food
Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Ecotourism is a unique way for travellers to engage in sustainable tourism while vacationing. Throughout the
years, specific "Eco" organizations, including Eco-resorts, wurs, and Non-Governmental Organizations, have
developed across the globe. This specific type of tourism is now increasingly becoming one of the more
popular, with growth rates increasing every year. The United Nations, aware of the fact that tourism could be
one of the most detrimental activities if not planned in accordance with the threshold imposed by nature, has
declared the celebration of the International Day of Ecotourism, to promote sustainable practices in this
growing industry.
Recently, The Division for Sustainable Development, Small Island Developing States Unit, decided that in
preparation for the International Day of Ecotourism, it would be beneficial to identify successful practices of
ecotourism on small islands. In order for ecotourism to be categorized as successful, it must meet the following
criteria: it must combine natural and cultural tourism; it must involve local populations in the program,
including providing educational resources to the local community; it must identity, manage, and conserve the
natural and cultural environment, as well as the resources on the island; it must generate practices that will lead
to the future sustainability of the island. If these criteria are followed by an organization, it deserves to be
recognized as successful.
In order to locate these certain organizations, the SIDS Unit started a thoughtful internet search for ecotourism
organizations. The focus was on four different categories: Eco-resorts and hotels, Eco-tours, Non-
Governmental Organizations involved in ecotourism, and Government Codes of Conduct and Guidelines
regarding ecotourism for travellers. Once an Internet-site that filled the criteria was located, further contact with
the organizations was initiated, enabling us to obtain further information directly from the source. Many of the
organizations were delighted to correspond with us and are eager to show all that their organization has
achieved.
The stories presented come from across the globe and vary in success levels. While all of the organizations
engage in practicing ecotourism, some focus in different areas than others. This is due to a various number of
reasons, including the size of an organization, length of time the organization has been in existence, amount of
funding available, and economic/political situations occurring on the island. However, it is important to
recognize that although some ecotourism organizations are more developed than others, the ultimate goal of
sustainable development, conservation and education through ecotourism remains consistent.
C. Environment pollution and its causes D. Job opportunities for local people
126. Why has the United Nations declared the celebration of the International Day of Ecotourism?
128. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT metioned as a criterion for successful
ecotourism?
130. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the differences in
organizations' focuses?
A. How big the organization is.
Exercise 11. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
131. Eco-travellers have to prevent or minimize any negative impacts on the environment.
B. Eco-travellers are encouraged not to have any negative impacts on the environment.
132. Our aim is to provide tourists with the principles of ecotourism throughout their trip.
B. We aim at providing the principles of ecotourism for tourists throughout their trip.
D. We need more information about the principles of ecotourism for our trip.
133. You should choose your travel provider on the basis of their eco principles and practices before you go.
A. You are advised to choose your travel provider on the basis of their eco principles and practices
before your departure.
B. You are obliged to choose your travel provider on the basis of their eco principles and practices
before your departure.
C. You are required to choose your travel provider on the basis of their eco principles and practices
before your departure.
D. You have to choose your travel provider on the basis of their eco principles and practices before your
departure.
134. It is necessary for you to educate yourself about the destination you are visiting by reading guidebooks and
travel articles.
A. You don't have to educate yourself about the destination you are visiting by reading guidebooks and
travel articles.
B. You aren't required to educate yourself about the destination you are visiting by reading guidebooks
and travel articles.
C. You should educate yourself about the destination you are visiting by reading guidebooks and travel
articles.
D. You may object to educating yourself about the destination you are visiting by reading guidebooks
and travel articles.
135. It is compulsory for the tourists to learn about the vital eco-systems before arriving.
A. Tourists are free to learn about the vital eco-systems before arriving.
B. It is optional for tourists to learn about the vital eco-systems before arriving.
C. Tourists are not required to learn about the vital eco-systems before arriving.
D. Tourists are required to learn about the vital eco-systems before arriving.
Exercise 12. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
136. You can't remove any products from the nature. It is illegal.
B. Because you can't remove any products from the nature, it is illegal.
C. You can't remove any products from the nature because it is illegal.
D. You can't remove any products from the nature unless it is illegal.
137. You should try to limit the use of natural resources. They are running out in many tourist destinations.
A. You should try to limit the use of natural resources unless they are running out in many tourist
destinations.
B. Because you try to limit the use of natural resources, they are running out in many tourist
destinations.
C. You should try to limit the use of natural resources, so they are running out in many tourist
destinations.
D. Natural resources are running out in many tourist destinations, so you should try to limit their use.
138. We don't allow the local people to hunt endangered species for our consumption. They will become extinct
sooner.
A. We don't allow the local people to hunt endangered species for our consumption, so they will become
extinct sooner.
B. If we allowed the local people to hunt endangered species for our consumption, they would become
extinct sooner.
C. We don't allow the local people to hunt endangered species for our consumption unless they will
become extinct sooner.
D. They will become extinct sooner if we don't allow the local people to hunt endangered species for
our consumption.
139. You stay in locally owned accommodation and buy products from local people. You will support local
community.
A. You will support local community if you stay in locally owned accommodation and buy products
from local people.
B. You will support local community unless you stay in locally owned accommodation and buy
products from local people.
C. You stay in locally owned accommodation and buy products from local people because you will
support local community.
D. You stay in locally owned accommodation and buy products from local people only if you will
support local community.
140. Living areas are damaged or destroyed. They might not be available to future generations.
A. Living areas are damaged or destroyed because they might not be available to future generations.
B. Living areas are damaged or destroyed, but they might be available to future destroyed.
C. Living areas might not be available to future generations if they are damaged or destroyed.
D. Living areas might not be available to future generations unless they are damaged or destroyed.