ENH401-U3-Reading 2

What is the author's opinion on the islands' removal from UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites in danger?

• The author agrees with it.
• The author disagrees with it and finds it absurd.
• The author is indifferent.

How are ecotourists accommodated and how does it affect the local economy?

• They are accommodated by locals and it benefits the local economy.
• They require more comfort and book through foreign tour operators, making it difficult for local enterprises to compete.
• They stay in guesthouses and eat out, benefiting the local economy.

What is the main issue with cruise ships operating in the Galapagos?

• They bring too many tourists to the islands.
• They are not comfortable enough for ecotourists.
• They are like floating hotels and passengers do not stay in local guesthouses or eat out.

What recreational activities are a threat to the islands' biodiversity?

• Hiking and bird watching.
• Sea kayaking, scuba diving, and fishing.
• Sunbathing and swimming.

How do people sailing from island to island affect the islands' ecosystem?

• They don't have any impact.
• They help prevent the introduction of new invasive alien species.
• They make it more difficult to prevent the introduction of new invasive alien species.

In the author's opinion, is tourism a danger to the islands' ecosystem?

• Yes, tourism is a threat.
• No, tourism is not a threat.
• It's unclear from the email.

What percentage of tourism income remains in the local economy, according to the email?

• 50 percent
• 25 percent
• 15 percent

Who benefits from ecotourists booking their stay through foreign tour operators?

• The local economy
• The foreign tour operators
• The ecotourists

What is the author's name?

• Beatriz Garcia
• Lewis Clarke
• The email does not say.

What is the purpose of the email?

• To inform the recipient about the author's vacation plans.
• To arrange a meeting to discuss the dangers of tourism to the Galapagos Islands.
• To complain about the weather on the Galapagos Islands.