Ecotourism Quiz

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Ecotourism is a unique way for travellers to engage in sustainable tourism while vacationing. Throughout the years, specific "Eco" organizations, including Eco-resorts, wurs, and Non-Governmental Organizations, have developed across the globe. This specific type of tourism is now increasingly becoming one of the more popular, with growth rates increasing every year. The United Nations, aware of the fact that tourism could be one of the most detrimental activities if not planned in accordance with the threshold imposed by nature, has declared the celebration of the International Day of Ecotourism, to promote sustainable practices in this growing industry.

Recently, The Division for Sustainable Development, Small Island Developing States Unit, decided that in preparation for the International Day of Ecotourism, it would be beneficial to identify successful practices of ecotourism on small islands. In order for ecotourism to be categorized as successful, it must meet the following criteria: it must combine natural and cultural tourism; it must involve local populations in the program, including providing educational resources to the local community; it must identity, manage, and conserve the natural and cultural environment, as well as the resources on the island; it must generate practices that will lead to the future sustainability of the island. If these criteria are followed by an organization, it deserves to be recognized as successful.

In order to locate these certain organizations, the SIDS Unit started a thoughtful internet search for ecotourism organizations. The focus was on four different categories: Eco-resorts and hotels, Eco-tours, Non-Governmental Organizations involved in ecotourism, and Government Codes of Conduct and Guidelines regarding ecotourism for travellers. Once an Internet-site that filled the criteria was located, further contact with the organizations was initiated, enabling us to obtain further information directly from the source. Many of the organizations were delighted to correspond with us and are eager to show all that their organization has achieved.

The stories presented come from across the globe and vary in success levels. While all of the organizations engage in practicing ecotourism, some focus in different areas than others. This is due to a various number of reasons, including the size of an organization, length of time the organization has been in existence, amount of funding available, and economic/political situations occurring on the island. However, it is important to recognize that although some ecotourism organizations are more developed than others, the ultimate goal of sustainable development, conservation and education through ecotourism remains consistent.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Ecotourism and its related issues

• Sustainable development

• Environment pollution and its causes

• Job opportunities for local people

In paragraph 1, the word "detrimental" is closest in meaning to ____.

• constructive

• destructive

• supportive

• beneficial

Why has the United Nations declared the celebration of the International Day of Ecotourism?

• to raise people's awareness about ecotourism

• to encourage more people to experience ecotourism

• to boost sustainable practices in ecotourism

• to stop ecotourism services completely

In paragraph 2, the word "categorized" is closest in meaning to ____.

• prioritized

• typified

• examined

• classified

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT met

In paragraph 2, the word "categorized" is closest in meaning to ____.

• prioritized

• typified

• examined

• classified

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a criterion for successful ecotourism?

• combination of natural and cultural tourism

• local populations' involvement in the program

• conservation of the natural and cultural environment

• improvement in the infrastructure for more tourist attraction

In paragraph 3, the word "their" refers to ____.

• organisations'

• travellers'

• hotels'

• guidelines'

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the differences in organizations' focuses?

• How big the organization is.

• How long the organization has been in existence

• How much money is available to the organization.

• How much the organization is supported.

If you buy souvenirs made from endangered animals or plants, you ____ contribute to making them become extinct.

• would

• might

• could

• are