1 . You may not be very familiar with “ecotourism”.     1    But in an age of growing environmental awareness, it is not too difficult for us to imagine and understand this new form of holiday.

Ecotourism which is considered as a kind of responsible tourism, is typically defined as travel to places where special and unusual plants, animals and cultural heritages(遗产)are the main attractions,     2    Therefore, programs concerning the protection of some natural and cultural sots also form a part of ecotourism.

Ecotourism is developing at a great speed, according to a recent report by the World Tourism Organization. Ecotourism in recent years has enjoyed an annual growth of about 5% world wide.     3    They include bird watching, hiking, diving, photography and taking part in various kinds of local cultural events.

    4    However, it looks like some smaller towns and country areas may well become the new destinations for people to visit tomorrow because they are rich in ecological, cultural and historical resources.

Ecotourism has been gaining increasing recognition and popularity mainly for the relaxing, natural and vivid experience it offers to tourists. People are attracted to nature and long to be close to it. However, conflict between nature and human being is unavoidable.    5    

A．The definition of ecotourism is beyond words

B．It takes ecology and culture into consideration

C．It is a new term in today’s tourism industry

D．More than 80 activities have been listed for ecotourism

E．People can have great fun enjoying nature through ecotourism

F．Big cities are still the major places that attract tourists in our society today

G．How to protect natural resources while taking advantage is of great importance

2 . 书面表达
假设你是李华，福建省某中学高中学生，今年暑假将前往澳大利亚参加主题为WATER FOR LIFE“的交流活动。请你以参访代表的身份，根据以下图片提示，用英语写一篇发言稿。

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参考词汇：短缺 shortage ; 资源 reaource
Ladies and gentlemen,
Good morning, I’m Li Hua from Fujian,China,It’s my great honor to be here to say something about the global water shortage and ways of dealing with it.___________________________________________________________                                                                   That’s all. Thank you.