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The Power and Problems of Eco-Tourism

Eco-tourism gained its popularity over the past two decades. At its core, eco-tourism promotes sustainable travel practices that benefit local communities and protect the environment. However, like any significant trend, it is vital to analyze its impact and understand both its merits (好处) and potential shortcomings.

Eco-tourism emerged as a response to the damaging effects of mass tourism. Coastal towns were being transformed into commercial centers, but the luxury resorts rarely invested back into the community. Over time, ecosystems suffered, local cultures were overshadowed, and the very essence of these destinations was at risk. On the other hand, eco-tourism focuses on smaller groups, environmental education, and local engagement.

One of the primary merits of eco-tourism is its emphasis on environmental conservation. It helps protect endangered species and reforest areas affected by deforestation. Take the mountain gorillas of Rwanda for instance, tourism income has played a crucial role in their conservation efforts, bringing them back from the edge of extinction.

Furthermore, eco-tourism often ensures that local communities benefit economically. Instead of leaving profits to international corporations, the income often stays within the community. Local artisans, guides, and service providers receive a more significant piece of the pie, ensuring that tourism acts as a tool for socio-economic growth.

Yet, eco-tourism is not without its problems. The term “eco-tourism” is sometimes misused or overused. Some businesses might claim themselves as “eco-friendly” purely as a marketing strategy, without truly making sustainable practices.

In conclusion, eco-tourism represents a significant change towards more sustainable travel, placing emphasis on the environment and local communities. However, as with any major movement, it’s essential to approach it with a critical eye. By doing so, we can ensure that our passion for travelling doesn’t come at the cost of our planet or its inhabitants, but rather enriches both the traveler and the destination.

1. How has eco-tourism impacted the mountain gorillas of Rwanda?
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2. What are the merits of eco-tourism?
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3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Eco-tourism places emphasis on the environment and local communities, ensuring that our passion for travelling comes at the cost of our planet and its inhabitants.
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4. Do you believe eco-tourism is a sustainable way to promote tourism without causing harm? Why or why not?   (In about 40 words)
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Earlier this year, mystery travel became trendy among China’s young people and they     1     (buy) travel blind boxes to see new places. Just as the name implies, mystery travel is not only exciting and simple to plan, but also allows travelers to explore destinations     2     they may never have considered otherwise. After you’ve provided the travel agency with some necessary information like the travel dates, budgets, food choices and     3     (activity) appealing to you etc, all you need to do is to sit back, relax, and wait for your plane tickets.     4     adds to its mystery is that the destination isn’t revealed until the day of departure.

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Rome City Bike Tour Enjoy the best of Rome on a five-hour bike tour with a good guide. Cycle through Rome and discover its beautiful churches and fancy shopping streets. The tour will provide a wonderful view of Rome’s main attractions, plus some squares that are less common among tourists. Duration: 5 hours Price: $56.93

Copenhagen Food Tour Explore Copenhagen on a food tour and discover the locals’ favourite restaurants with a guide. Food samples change with the season, but the tour includes enough treats to make a full meal, with foods like organic ice cream, home-brewed beer, rye-bread sandwiches and more. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Price: $120.28

Paris Louvre Museum Tour Make a booking and jump the queue (队) to make the most of your limited time inside the world’s largest museum. View some most famous artworks there, including Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. After your guided tour, you can stay on if you want to continue exploring the museum. Duration: 3 hours Price: $67.05

Delphi Day Trip from Athens Visit Delphi on this full-day trip from Athens! Traveling with a guide, you’ll explore the home to the Temple of Apollo, and walk around Delphi Archeological Museum. Learn about Greek history while seeing the monuments, and visit the pretty town of Arachova on the way back. Duration: 10 hours Price: $108.85

1. When you take Rome City Bike Tour, you can discover ________.

A．small temples	B．fine restaurants
C．famous artworks	D．beautiful churches

2. If you are interested in delicious food, you’ll probably follow the tour to ________.

A．Rome

B．Copenhagen

C．Paris

D．Delphi

3. You needn’t wait in a queue in Paris Louvre Museum if you ________.

A．provide an artwork	B．book a ticket
C．know local guides	D．join a tour group

4. What’s the advertisement mainly about?

A．Guided tours.	B．Fancy shops.
C．Famous buildings.	D．New restaurants.

4 . Many places around the world host marathons that aim to provide their runners with a special experience. If you’re planning to run a race，check out some of these beautiful marathon destinations.

Inca Trail Marathon

Are you up for a challenge? Hosted at Cusco, Peru, the Inca Trail Marathon is regarded as one of the most difficult marathons in the world. With Cusco’s rich history of being once the capital of the Inca Empire, participants can explore several ancient archeological sites. During the run, participants will get to see the surprising landscape of the “Lost City of the Incas”, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley.

Athens Marathon

Held in Greece, the Athens Marathon is perfect for those of you who are interested in history mythology (神话), and architecture. There are many tourist spots and historic sites to visit like the Parthenon and the Acropolis of Athens. During the race, audience will be cheering on the participants creating an atmosphere similar to the Olympics.

Big Sur International Marathon

Held at Carmel，California，the Big Sur International Marathon is known as the world’s largest rural marathon. Before the race，participants generally visit the world — famous Monterey Bay Aquarium (水族馆), which owns rich animals. The Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is another attraction stretching from 3,000-foot mountain ridges (山脉) to underwater canyons and rocky seaside cliffs.

Big Five Marathon

Located at Limpopo, South Africa, participants can explore and check out the wildlife of the African savannah. The marathon is held in one of the “Big Five” game reserves in Africa. There are no fences or rivers that separate the runners from the African wildlife. Make sure to keep your mind clear You might find an elephant or even find yourself running alongside giraffes.

1. What can participants do at the Inca Trail Marathon?

A．They can make the best performance.

B．They can enjoy ancient architecture.

C．They can learn about the Inca Empire.

D．They run through the Sacred Valley.

2. What do participants often do before the Big Sur International Marathon starts?

A．They go up 3,000-foot mountain ridges.

B．They see all kinds of sea creatures.

C．They visit underwater canyons.

D．They climb rocky seaside cliffs.

3. Which are you advised to take part in if you are interested in buildings?

A．The Athens Marathon.

B．The Inca Trail Marathon.

C．The Big Sur International Marathon.

D．The Big Five Marathon.

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Along a great part of this track is the     1     (surprise) waterfalls which hikers pass by. These include Empress Falls. It is a wonderful waterfall in the Valley of the Waters. It     2     (go) down a series of rocks to a pool. These are stepping stones for hikers to cross the falls and some shady spots     3     tired travelers can rest.

6 . Road Trip Apps You Need Before You Leave
Best App for Route Planning

Ever wonder how delivery drivers manage to hit so many different places in a relatively short amount of time? It’s because they’re using an app like Road Warrior to plan their routes to be as efficient as possible. However, while many other route planning apps only take things like traffic into account, Road Warrior includes lots of other time-sucking details. The subscription (订购) options start at $10 per month.

Best App for Gas Prices

Gas prices have been something of a catastrophe (灾难) recently, so travelers are naturally focused on finding the lowest rates whenever possible. Gas Buddy is one of the most popular apps for locating affordable gas, especially on long road trips. Simply enter the starting point and destination, and then watch as all of the cheapest gas prices along your route appear suddenly. Like many apps, there is a free version (版本), as well as a premium (额外) option with added features.

Best App for Planning Sightseeing

For people who aren’t totally focused on getting from point A to point B in the fastest time possible, the Road Trippers app is a must-have. Users can plan their trip from start to finish with as many as 150 waypoints/stops when using the premium version of the app, which costs $29.99 per year. It won’t let you miss the famous sights along the way. It estimates fuel costs, allows for RV drivers to customize (定制) routes friendly to their particular vehicle and lets the user cooperate with friends who are also on the road.

Best App for Family Games and Entertainment

Sure you could listen to music or watch movies, but sometimes it’s fun to throw it way back with classic travel games. The Plates Family Travel app is a modernized version of the classic license plate (车牌) game. There’s also a map feature that shows you exactly where you saw all the license plates on your road trip. This app is available for Apple or Google devices for free.

1. Which app can help you save time?

A．Gas Buddy.	B．Road Warrior.
C．Road Trippers.	D．Plates Family Travel.

2. Who is more likely to use Gas Buddy?

A．Those who like playing games.	B．Those who need license plates.
C．Those who prefer an unusual route.	D．Those who care about gas prices.

3. What is special about the Road Trippers app?

A．It is available for free.	B．It provides the shortest route.
C．It recommends tourist attractions.	D．It helps its users to make friends.

7 . In the sprawling metropolis of Grayville, where skyscrapers touched the heavens and streets were constantly buzzing with life, there existed a unique place called “The Corner of Quietude”. It was neither a park nor a building. In fact, it was simply a street corner, marked by a single lamppost with a peculiar sign: “Speak softly, for this is a place of solace”.

Legend had it that anyone speaking beneath this lamppost, regardless of the surrounding noise, would find their words drowned out, replaced by an mysterious peace. Over the years, many had come to experience its magic. They spoke of heartbreaks, dreams, regrets, and wishes, seeking solace in its embrace.

Ella, a journalist new to Grayville, stumbled upon this corner during an assignment. Doubtful, she decided to test the legend. Whispering her deepest fears about her failing career and struggles in the big city, she was shocked when all she heard was a calming whisper, almost as if the world around her paused.

Ella dug into the history of “The Corner of Quietude”. She discovered that decades ago, a musician named Alaric had lost his voice and would visit the corner every night, playing his silent tunes on a violin, hoping to communicate through his music. Some believed that the corner absorbed Alaric’s yearning for expression and became a place for all who sought to voice their innermost emotions.

1. What was unique about “The Corner of Quietude” in Grayville?

A．It was the oldest park in this busy city.

B．It was where Alaric played music every night.

C．People found their words replaced by quietness.

D．It was a silent zone where no sound was allowed.

2. Why did Ella come to the corner in the first place?

A．To check the legend.	B．To whisper her fears.
C．To meet the musician.	D．To finish her assignment.

3. How did Ella react upon experiencing the corner’s magic?

A．She felt it was just another city mystery.

B．She immediately believed in the legend.

C．She wrote an article to clarify the truth.

D．She was surprised and felt a sense of calm.

4. What is suggested about the musician Alaric?

A．He was the founder of Grayville and the corner.

B．He reclaimed his voice by playing at the corner.

C．He played music to disrupt the peace of the corner.

D．His silent tunes contributed to the corner’s mysterious sense.

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Gather a couple of friends and take a leisurely walk through the streets—this is    1    many youngsters enjoy doing when they visit a new city. To them, citywalk means wandering around the city on foot. Participants can follow a distinctive urban route,    2     (explore) the city at their own pace. Compared with famous    3    (spot) and big crowds, they prefer to gain a more inclusive experience of the places they visit.

9 . Visitor Guidelines of The Metropolitan Museum

We look forward to welcoming you to The Met! Please review our visitor guidelines outlined below prior to your visit. By visiting in person, you agree to obey the rules, and The Met reserves the right to ask visitors who do not follow these guidelines to leave the Museum.

Health and Safety

The health and safety of all is the first. The Met will continue to monitor and follow guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), New York State, and New York City for health and safety procedures that inform our operations. Masks are strongly recommended. We cannot make sure that you will not be exposed to COVID-19 during your visit to The Met. Those visiting The Met do so at their own risk of such exposure.

Museum Admission

Entrance into the Museum’s galleries requires a ticket or Membership card. New York State residents and New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut students, the amount you pay for tickets is up to you.

If you wish to pay less than the general admission ticket prices, you may purchase your ticket at a Met ticket desk with a valid New York State driver’s license, New York State identification card, student ID, or New York library card.

General Admission

For visitors who are not New York State residents or NY, NJ, or CT students:

General admission is $30 for adults, $22 for seniors, and $17 for students

Admission is free for Members, Patrons, and children under 12

Admission is free for a caregiver accompanying a visitor with a disability.

Members

When you enter the Museum, have your Membership card ready. We’ll scan your card, and you can head right into the galleries without a ticket.

Photography and Video Rule

The Met permits photography and video for private, non-commercial use only at The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters.

Hand-Held Cameras and video on personal cellular devices may be used, without a flash (闪光), to photograph and film the galleries unless designated (标明的).

Photographs and video cannot be published, sold, reproduced, transferred, distributed, or otherwise commercially used in any manner.

1. According to the health and safety terms. ______.

A．visitors are required to wear a mask

B．visitors are recommended to wear a mask

C．the Met checks visitors’ vaccination and test results

D．the Met is responsible for COVID exposure

2. 25-year-old Li Hua is a student at New York University, if she visits the Met with a friend, who is a member, and her two brothers, both 27 and visiting from China, how much do they have to pay for the admission at least?

A．$ 60	B．$ 90
C．$ 107	D．$ 77

3. Which of the following is allowed according to the photography and video rule?

A．Shooting items labelled no photo with a hand-held camera.

B．Taking photos with your mobile phone’s flash on.

C．Printing out your photo and sharing it with your friends.

D．Putting your video online and charge money for viewing.

10 . Not too hot, not too cold. Spring is the perfect time to visit Europe for ideal weather. The best European countries to visit in the spring include: France, Netherlands, Slovakia, Romania, Czech Republic and so on.

France

One of the most tourist-packed countries in Europe, France offers lesser crowds and more excellent weather during the spring months. Just outside of Paris are the impressive castles and country houses of Sceaux, where the cherry blossom can easily be seen in spring.

Netherlands

The Netherlands is well-known for its vast fields of flowers, making spring a perfect time for a Dutch holiday. The tulip fields in the Noordoostpolder are a must, as well as flower fields in Flevoland and Kop van Noord-Holland. In Veluwe National Park, tourists will be rewarded with the sight of red deer eating grass. A trip to the Netherlands would, of course, be incomplete without a visit to Amsterdam. The lesser crowds and lovely weather of spring make it the perfect time to explore Amsterdam’s canals.

Slovakia

Slovakia is a wonderfully diverse country with rich cultural history and awe-inspiring natural sites. Slovak Paradise is a natural park that offers 19 nature reserves and over 350 caves. Due to its hot summers and cold winters, spring is a perfect time to explore all that Slovakia has to offer.

Romania

Romania hosts a variety of great cultural sites and lively cities, especially attractive during spring months. The Statue of King Decebalus, a 141-foot-high upper part of Decebalus carved into the side of a rock, is a wonderful attraction. Brașov Old Town is one of Europe’s most charming destinations for those looking to escape the capital city of Bucharest.

Czech Republic

Due to its impossibly preserved Gothic architecture, Prague is widely regarded as the most impressive city in Europe. As such, summertime will be characterized with crowds that can ruin the romance with which you should experience Prague. May in the Czech Republic offers perfect not-too-hot, not-too-cold weather. This makes for ideal conditions to cross Charles Bridge and tour Prague Castle.

1. If one wants to appreciate flowers, he will most probably go to ______.

A．France

B．Netherlands

C．Romania

D．Czech Republic

2. According to the passage, the best destinations for tourists interested in architecture are ______.

A．France and Romania	B．Romania and Slovakia
C．Slovakia and Czech Republic	D．France and Czech Republic

3. What can be learned about the countries mentioned in the passage?

A．They are packed with more crowds in spring than in other seasons.

B．Tourists can travel in ships when visiting Romania and Netherlands.

C．Travellers can catch sight of and feed wild animals in these countries.

D．Slovakia is an amazing place where tourists can enjoy natural beauty.