11 ADV U6RW Writing Prep - Cape Cod

What is the main reason the author believes Cape Cod should be closed to tourists?

• Tourism is hurting the environment.

• Tourists bring too much money.

• There are too many beaches.

• Tourists help the local economy.

What is one of the problems caused by tourism on Cape Cod according to the passage?

• It creates too many good jobs.

• It makes living expenses high during summer.

• It reduces the number of beaches.

• It improves the local environment.

Where is Cape Cod located?

• In Massachusetts, extending into the Atlantic Ocean.

• In California, near the Pacific Ocean.

• In Florida, along the Gulf of Mexico.

• In New York, by the Hudson River.

What does the author suggest about the jobs on Cape Cod?

• They don't pay well.

• They are mostly in technology.

• They are abundant and high-paying.

• They are mostly in agriculture.

What might the author do if tourism continues to increase on Cape Cod?

• Leave Cape Cod.

• Open a tourist business.

• Build more hotels.

• Start a campaign to attract more tourists.

The writer’s opinion about tourism on Cape Cod is influenced primarily by economic concerns.

• True

• False

• Not Given

Answer explanation

• The writer emphasizes the lack of well-paying jobs and high costs due to tourism, which indicates economic concerns as a major influence on their opinion.

The writer's conclusion that tourism is bad for Cape Cod is based on personal experience with the environment.

• True

• False

• Not Given

Answer explanation

The writer’s argument seems to stem more from practical concerns about job opportunities and environmental impacts, rather than personal experience with the environment

The writer seems to believe that the solution to the tourism issue is to reduce the number of tourists, rather than improving local conditions.

• True

• False

• Not Given

Answer explanation

The writer suggests that Cape Cod should be closed to tourists, which implies reducing the number of tourists, rather than improving the local conditions for them.

According to the writer, the population of tourists during summer contributes to the high living costs on Cape Cod, which could impact residents’ quality of life.

• True

• False

• Not Given

Answer explanation

According to the writer, the population of tourists during summer contributes to the high living costs on Cape Cod, which could impact residents’ quality of life.

The writer suggests that tourism has social, environmental, and economic consequences for the Cape Cod community.

• True

• False

• Not Given

Answer explanation

The writer points out the economic, environmental, and social drawbacks of tourism, suggesting it has broad consequences on the local community.