Should I go there? - page 135

1. What is the main reason Carlos Gomm is considering Antarctica as a vacation destination?

• A. He wants to study wildlife

• B. He prefers locations with few tourists

• C. He works for a cruise company

• D. He is conducting scientific research

2. According to the text, what is NOT mentioned as a type of vacation the author dislikes?

• A. Hotel stays

• B. Mountain climbing

• C. Beach activities

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  D. City sightseeing

3. How many tourists visit Antarctica annually according to the passage?

• A. 1,000

• B. 5,000

• C. 25,000

• D. 50,000

4. What is the primary mode of tourist accommodation in Antarctica?

• A. Hotels

• B. Research stations

• C. Cruise ships

• D. Camping facilities

5. What environmental concern is mentioned regarding tourism in Antarctica?

• A. Pollution from cruise ships

• B. Declining wildlife populations

• C. Melting ice caps

• D. Scientific station expansion

6. How many scientists approximately live in Antarctica year-round?

• A. 50,000

• B. 10,000

• C. Between 1,000 and 5,000

• D. Less than 1,000

7. Which positive aspect of Antarctic tourism is mentioned in the text?

• A. It provides employment for locals

• B. It helps develop infrastructure

• C. Cruise companies support environmental organizations

• D. It promotes international cooperation

8. What alternative vacation option is mentioned in the text?

• A. Swimming with dolphins in Australia

• B. Mountain climbing in Europe

• C. Skiing in Canada

• D. Diving in the Caribbean

9. Which statement best describes Antarctica according to the text?

• A. It has a stable government

• B. It has no cities or traffic

• C. It has permanent residents

• D. It has many hotels

10. How has Antarctica changed over the past 50 years according to the passage?

• A. It has become more polluted

• B. It has developed urban areas

• C. It has gone from uninhabited to having a year-round population

• D. It has lost all its wildlife