The New Face of Tourism

Fill in the blank with the correct word form: Economic development must be _______ in order to benefit future generations. (sustain)

Overseas students may choose to stay in their host country if they are able to (a)   through part-time jobs.

• earn a living

• preserve

• sustain

What is the main focus of the article titled 'The New Face of Tourism'?

• Mass tourism

• Geotourism

• Local economy

• Cultural heritage

Fill in the blank: Geotourism is an alternative to ____ tourism, which can have harmful effects on local people and the environment.

What is the role of geotourism according to the text?

• To destroy natural habitats

• To sustain or enhance the geographical character of a place

• To promote urban development

• To increase the number of tourists.

Great tourism can build something that wasn’t there before. An example is the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California, which was built in a restored (a)   building.

• Factory

• Cannery

• Warehouse

• Barn

Match the following benefits of tourism with their examples:

• Cultural exchange

• Spending money at local restaurants

• Economic impact

• Learning about a destination's geographical character.

• Preserving historical buildings

• Monterey Bay Aquarium

Geotourism is good for both travelers and locals.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of geotourism?

• Helps preserve the environment

• Benefits international tour companies

• Focuses on bringing people to natural areas

• Has positive effects on local economies

Choose the correct statement about geotourism:

• It is mainly concerned with controlling pollution caused by tourists

• It benefits international tour companies

• It focuses on urban development