ECOTOURISM
Ecotourism lacks a uni versally-accepted definition, but is generally regarde
responsible and (24)
travel to natural areas that both conserves the environmen
improves the well-being of those living there. At the heart of it is the assumption that
predominantly capitalist world (25)
nature plays second fiddle to creating w
any conservation needs to pay for itself. Money generated from ecotourism is invested bac
the conservation of the environment it impacts upon.
Supporters argue that, by involving residents in accommodating tourists and act
guides, (26)
ecotourism aids development, both regionally and national
(27) cases, communities work as equal partners with ecotourism organisations rathe
just as employees. However, some detractors point out that the environment is effe
prioritised above the needs of residents. Ecotourism's apparent obsession with this, fa
giving a boost to the development of wealth in a community, can actually damage the ab
themselves out of poverty.
the majority of inhabitants to (28)
Question 24. A. undimmed
Question 25. A. which
B. peculiar
B. whom
D. existential
C. sustainable
C. it
D. where
Question 26. A. for example
B. moreover
Question 27. A. much
B. every
C. though
C. many
D. neverthel
D. most of
Question 28.A. render
B. augment
C. lift
D. remed