Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.Ecotourism is a combination of ecology (the study of systems of living things) and tourism. The International Ecotourism Society defines ecotourism as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of the local people“. Actually, ecotourism can mean travel to far-off places of great natural beauty, but not always in a responsible way. lt is a big business, and the allure of money can cause people to think about profits first. While ecotourism offers benefits for people and ecosystem, it leaves ecosystems open to negative effects, too.Costa Rica, once a Spanish colony, and independent since 1821, has an ecotourism industry worth over one billion dollars yearly, and thousands of jobs have been created. Nearly 21 percent of the land is now protected national parks, largely thanks to ecotourism. Nonetheless, due to the number of people visiting the country’s natural places, some damage to the ecosystem has occurred.While tourists can have a negative impact on ecosystems, the same areas might have been totally destroyed by industries such as farming, logging, or mining, instead, sanctuaries have been created, keeping the ecosystem protected. And, by visiting beautiful rainforests and seeing rare animals, visitors get a sense of their value, and of gratitude for them. Tour guides can also be educators who train people to love and care for the environment. Visitors can take these lessons with them to their home countries.Unfortunately, while their effects may not be noticeable in the off-season, the constant procession of visitors in the high seasons can be damaging. At one national park in Costa Rica. wild monkeys now feed on garbage left by the tourists. Furthermore, ecotourists tend to seek out places with the rarest animals and plants, pressuring the most delicate of living things.Controlling abuses isn’t easy. Corruption can lead officials to tolerate ecological damage. For example. a large resort facility. normally not allowed near a sanctuary, might be allowed if the company pays enough money to certain people in the government. Limited resources are another issue. Areas of forests and beaches that l would require an army to protect are often watched by several employees.It is easy to be critical of the ecotourism industry, but it is important to be positive as well. Ecotourism can never be “pure”. We can’t expect zero negative effects on the ecosystem. It is also unrealistic to think that humans won’t go anywhere accessible to them. if protection efforts are maintained and intensified, those remaining places of undisturbed nature may be stressed, but they won’t be destroyed.
Câu 1: Which statement best summarizes the author’s point of view?
A. Ecotourism is a damaging trend that must be stopped.
B. Ecotourism is a way of protecting natural places.
C. Ecotourism causes some damage, but on the whole it benefits ecosystems.
D. Ecotourism will most likely become less popular in the future.
Câu 2: Which change has NOT occurred in Costa Rica since the introduction of ecotourism?
A. Thousands of ecotourism-related jobs have been created.
B. National parks have been created.
C. Some monkeys have started feeding on garbage.
D. Costa Rica became independent from Spain.
Câu 3: The word “allure” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to______
A. benefits
B. attraction
C. damage
D. ecosystems
Câu 4: What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
A. Ecotourism threatens to destroy rainforests as well as -farming, logging, and mining.
B. While ecotourism damages them somewhat, it also protects natural places from destruction.
C. Tour guides need to educate tourists on the dangers of farming, logging, and mining.
D. Rare animals need to be protected from visitors taking them home to their countries.
Câu 5: The word “off-season” in paragraph 4 refers to_____
A. a period of the year that is suitable for holidays
B. a period of the year when the plants do not grow much
C. a period of the year when there is less activity
D. a period of the year when the resorts are crowded
Câu 6: According to paragraph 5, why is it difficult to control abuses of ecotourism?
A. Too many sanctuaries are being created.
B. Officials are so few and can be too tolerant.
C. Not many people are interested in jobs controlling ecotourism abuses.
D. There is a lot of money available to build resorts.
Câu 7: Into which paragraph could the following sentence best be inserted? "ln this way, the children of future generations can learn respect for nature.”
A. Paragraph 3
B. Paragraph 4
C. Paragraph 5
D. Paragraph 6
Câu 8: The word “corruption” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to______
A. illegal activity
B. tolerance
C. government control
D. management
Câu 9: The phrase "an army" in paragraph 5 could best be replaced by____
A. the military
B. a group of officials
C. tourists
D. a large group of people
Câu 10: Why does the author probably think it is easy to be critical of the ecotourism industry?
A. Because wildlife is very easy to protect.
B. Because it doesn’t make very much money.
C. Because it takes advantage of nature for profit.
D. Because it can’t create enough jobs for local people.
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