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region, or a rainforest then you should try to leave it exactly as you found it, so that future
visitors can enjoy it just as you did.
Eco-tourism organisations say that respecting the culture and environment of the places
that you visit will lead to much more rewarding and enjoyable holidays. If we try to
encourage the local economy, leave the environment undamaged and are aware of the
different laws and attitudes in the places we visit, then all of us can enjoy our “eco-
holidays” much better now and in the future. With more and more of us planning holidays in
new locations every year, we should all do our bit to make sure that we are always welcome
wherever we go.
1. Tourism does the most damage in countries
A where there has been an increase in eco-tourism.
B which aren’t ready for a lot of tourists.
C where there are a lot of people travelling on their own.
D which have a strong local economy.
2. What is meant by “eco-tourism”?
A Helping out on organic farms.
B Helping to conserve the rainforests.
C Having a positive effect on the environment.
D Helping places to get used to new visitors.
3. What should you do before you take your eco-holidays?
A Buy a guidebook.
B Learn how to dress.
C Find out about the local attractions.
D Learn about your destination.
4. How can a tourist help the economy of a country?
A Bargain for everything they buy.
B Buy the goods and services provided by the local people.
C Pay a fair price for everything.
D Buy expensive imported brands.
5. What is meant by “can make a big difference to some people”?
A You can change their lives.
B You can help to preserve their local environment.
C You can help them to have a better life.
D You can be fair.
6. What do eco-tourist organisations say about tourism?
A If we show consideration for the place and people, we will have a more holiday.
B If we visit unusual places, we should leave them just as we found them.
C If we have a holiday in a new place, we should make sure we will be welcome
there.
D If we visit a foreign country, we should try to support the local economy.
7. The writer’s attitude to eco-tourism is
A hopeful. B disappointing. C interesting. D supportive.
2. Match the words in A and B to form compound nouns, then use them to complete
the sentences below.
A global; fossil; energy; ozone; acid; solar; endangered; oil
B fuels; spills; rain; warming; species; crisis; power; layer
1. … … is causing a rise in ocean levels.
2. Aerosol sprays are helping to destroy the … … .
3. We must find alternative sources of power to avoid a(n) … … .

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