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Question 1:
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 travelers to engage in sustainable tourism while vacationing. This specific type of tourism is now becoming one of the most 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 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 “eco” organization, it deserves to be recognized as successful.What is the main idea of the passage?
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A.
Ecotourism and its criteria -
B.
Sustainable development -
C.
Environment pollution and its causes -
D.
Job opportunities for local people
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A.
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Verse 2:
In paragraph 1, the word “detrimental” is closest in meaning to ____.
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A.
constructive -
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destructive -
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supportive -
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beneficial
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A.
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Question 3:
Why has the United Nations declared the celebration of the International Day of Ecotourism?
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to raise people’s awareness about ecotourism -
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to encourage more people to experience ecotourism -
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to boost sustainable practices in ecotourism -
D.
to stop ecotourism services completely
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A.
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Question 4:
The word promote in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
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hinder -
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conceal -
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encourage -
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discourage
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A.
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Question 5:
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT metioned as a criterion for successful ecotourism?
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combination of natural and cultural tourism -
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local populations’ involvement in the program -
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conservation of the natural and cultural environment -
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improvement in the infrastructure for more tourist attraction
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A.
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Question 6:
In paragraph 2, the word “it” refers to ____.
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the island -
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the “eco” organization -
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the criterion -
D.
the future
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A.
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Verse 7:
Mark the letter AB C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questionsChoose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): Ecotourism is a unique way for travelers to engage in sustainable tourism while vacationing.
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A.
disconnect -
B.
promise to marry -
C.
join -
D.
catch
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A.
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Verse 8:
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): If animals become less careful about other animals, they are at risk of being attacked by their natural predators.
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helped -
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harmed -
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protected -
D.
saved
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A.
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Verse 9:
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): Ecotourism is animals bolder and become less cautious about other animals.
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careful -
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careless -
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reckless -
D.
foolish
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A.
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Question 10:
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): Ecotourism is Boom and tour operators say this helps nature.
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decreasing -
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decline -
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falling -
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flourishing
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A.
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