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checking vocab unit 10 ecotourism

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

a)

culture

b)

public

c)

sustain

d)

butterfly

2.

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

a)

pollution

b)

coral

c)

problem

d)

ecology

3.

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

a)

discount

b)

observe

c)

safari

d)

scuba-diving

4.

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

a)

relax

b)

departure

c)

benefit

d)

interest

5.

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

a)

nature

b)

manage

c)

balance

d)

campfire

6.

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

a)

suggest

b)

involve

c)

travel

d)

sustain

7.

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

a)

natural

b)

safari

c)

interest

d)

benefit

8.

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

a)

butterfly

b)

departure

c)

tradition

d)

protection

9.

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

a)

environment

b)

ecology

c)

sustainable

d)

beneficial

10.

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

a)

ecotourism

b)

relaxation

c)

preservation

d)

disappointed

11.

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

a)

would

b)

might

c)

could

d)

are

12.

You____ help the local people if you buy local products whenever possible and pay a fair price for what you buy.

a)

could

b)

would

c)

wouldn't

d)

will

13.

If you want to help, remember____ or use other non-polluting forms of transport whenever you can.

a)

to walk

b)

walk

c)

walking

d)

walked

14.

Eco-tourists should be flexible and keep a sense of humour when____ things wrong.

a)

went

b)

goes

c)

go

d)

going

15.

Don't be afraid____ the holiday company about what they do that is 'eco'.

a)

about asking

b)

to asking

c)

asking

d)

to ask

16.

“Eco" is very fashionable today and a lot of holidays that ____ as ecotourism are not much better than traditional tourism.

a)

advertise

b)

are advertised

c)

are advertising

d)

advertising

17.

The damage to local communities, customs and crafts that results ____ the arrival of huge groups of tourists.

a)

to

b)

from

c)

in

d)

for

18.

The travel industry should work with local councils and government agencies to agree ____ realistic standards for planning and development in tourist areas.

a)

upon

b)

with

c)

at

d)

for

19.

It may become necessary for the United Nations to work ____ international agreements and strict environmental controls on the tourist industry.

a)

against

b)

on

c)

with

d)

out

20.

Ecotourism is defined as responsible travel____ natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains the well-being of local people.

a)

about

b)

in

c)

to

d)

for

21.

Ecotourism is a booming business ____ many tour operators cite as being helpful to nature.

a)

who

b)

that

c)

whose

d)

where

22.

Every year, millions of people descend ____ protected and pristine natural areas to observe rare species.

a)

on

b)

at

c)

in

d)

to

23.

A number of reports have cast doubt ____ the value of ecotourism.

a)

with

b)

about

c)

in

d)

on

24.

It's hard to deny that humanity has played a pretty big role in changing nature____ the worse.

a)

with

b)

to

c)

for

d)

at

25.

There will be some unforeseen consequences to the environment if we ____ ecotourism projects properly.

a)

didn't manage

b)

don't manage

c)

couldn't manage

d)

wouldn't manage

26.

If tourists win the trust of animals, they ____ put wild creatures in danger byencouraging them to relax with their natural predators.

a)

will

b)

would

c)

could

d)

had

27.

Ecotourism may become popular as people look for ways to get really close____ exotic wildlife while keeping a clear conscience.

a)

at

b)

in

c)

to

d)

with

28.

Gorillas and penguins are among the species most susceptible____ ecotourismbecause they have a strong tendency to relax in the presence of humans.

a)

to

b)

in

c)

by

d)

with

29.

As animals____ to feeling comfortable with humans, they may become bolder.

a)

wil get used

b)

get used

c)

got used

d)

could get used

30.

Professor Blumstein says that ecotourism is similar____ domesticating or urbanizing the animals.

a)

with

b)

as

c)

to

d)

like

31.

Animals' regular interactions with people may lead ____ a kind of taming.

a)

up

b)

in

c)

for

d)

to

32.

Domesticated animals are less responsive____stimulated predatory attacks.

a)

to

b)

with

c)

on

d)

at

33.

Animals will take more time to flee from danger if they____ in cities and are bolder.

a)

will

b)

live

c)

would live

d)

could live

34.

Ecotourism in distant and remote spots around the planet is getting more popular ____ tourists and tour guides.

a)

to

b)

on

c)

with

d)

between

35.

Nam: "How important is tourism to our country?"

Lan: “____”

a)

More and more companies are advertising about ecotourism.

b)

It really helps to create more jobs for a lot of people.

c)

Tourism is also an industry.

d)

It is hard to develop without learning about tourism.

36.

Lan: "Would you like to work in tourism?"

Nam: “____”

a)

The number of tourists to our country is increasing.

b)

Everyone wants to be employed.

c)

It's always been my dream to work as a tour guide.

d)

Being a tour guide, you can lead an interesting life.

37.

Nam: "What do you think tourism will be like in the future?"

Lan:“____”

a)

I guess there will be various forms of tourism.

b)

I've always interested in tourism industry.

c)

It's not easy to find a job in tourism these days.

d)

More females than males work in tourism industry.

38.

Lan: "What do you think of the idea of space tourism?"

Nam: “____”

a)

I'm thinking about ecotourism benefits.

b)

Space exploration has brought numerous changes.

c)

Rich people tend to spend more money on travelling.

d)

It might be a profitable industry in the future.

39.

Nam: "Do you think ecotourism is a good idea?”

Lan: “____”

a)

Certainly. A lot of people may benefit from this kind of tourism.

b)

Ecotourism is getting more and more popular.

c)

Ecotourism is a hot topic these days.

d)

Business people need a good idea to start up.

40.

Nam: "Is tourism something that only rich people can take part in?"

Lan: "____”

a)

Rich people tend to spend luxurious holidays.

b)

Not really. So many cheap holidays are being offered these days.

c)

Cheap holidays give you a chance to travel to more places.

d)

Places of attractions are always full of visitors.

41.

Nam: "Do you think tourism is bad for the planet?"

Lan: "____"

a)

To some extent, yes, especially when tourists travel by plane.

b)

People need to live in a green planet.

c)

A lot of people want to travel around the planet.

d)

We should protect our planet from bad tourism.

42.

Nam: “What do you think about tourists in our country?"

Lan: “____”

a)

There are tourists coming from other countries as well.

b)

Our country is a favourite destination for many tourists.

c)

The numbers of visitors to our country is increasing.

d)

Well, most of them behave appropriately, but some are still very rude.

43.

Lan: “How has tourism changed over the past few decades?”

Nam: “____”

a)

Tourism is also considered as an industry.

b)

In general, people without skills are at risk of being unemployed.

c)

There have been new types of tourism, and tourists have become more responsible.

d)

Ecotourism is not always beneficial to the local people.

44.

Lan: "Which places in our country do visitors enjoy visiting the most?”.

Nam: "____”

a)

It depends. Foreign visitors often like places such as Sa Pa or Ha Long Bay.

b)

Our country is famous for many tourist attractions and friendly people.

c)

Not all visitors are well-informed about places of attraction.

d)

Tourism industry needs to work harder to boost the tourist destinations.

45.

Lan: "Do you always like to go to the same place for your holiday?”

Nam: “____”

a)

It is strange that some people go to the same place again and again.

b)

I don't think so. I always like to experience different places.

c)

Preference for certain places is still common among a number of tourists.

d)

Different places have different attractions.

46.

In order to book ecotourism tickets, you need to go to the______ to book in advance, and the agents will call you later.

                     

a)

biosphere reserve

b)

travel agent

c)

ecotourism destination

d)

local village

47.

The local people support the ideas of setting up an ecotourism village because it is ______for their normal life and contributes to improving their living standard.

a)

benefit

b)

beneficial

c)

benefifially

d)

benefits

48.

Renewable energy resources can help ______ fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions.

a)

conserve

b)

conservative

c)

conservation

d)

conservatism

49.

The mountain has become a popular ______ for trekkers.

a)

destiny

b)

destination

c)

destinations

d)

destibution

50.

Mass tourism has contributed to the ________of the environment.

a)

destruction

b)

destructive

c)

destroy

d)

destructively

51.

Holidays are meant to be a time of ________ and fun.

a)

relax

b)

relaxation

c)

relaxing

d)

relaxed

52.

You should spend more time learning English if you want to become a ________.

a)

tour

b)

tourism

c)

tour guide

d)

tourist

53.

We should do something to protect water ________ being polluted.

a)

from

b)

to

c)

with

d)

against

54.

Sa Pa, which is located in Lao Cai Province, is one of the best ecotourism ________in Vietnam.

a)

targets

b)

arrives

c)

destinations

d)

stops

55.

Cutting down trees or hunting wild animals may upset the ________ balance of an area.

a)

environmental

b)

industrial

c)

ecological

d)

geographical

56.

All the plants of a particular place is called ________.

a)

flora

b)

fauna

c)

trees

d)

habitat

57.

Mass tourism may cause ________ problems such as pollution, water shortages, or an increase of waste.

a)

environment

b)

environmental

c)

environmentalist

d)

environmentally

58.

There could be both positive and negative ________ of tourism activities on the environment.

a)

efforts

b)

affects

c)

effects

d)

effective

59.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.

a)

weather

b)

great

c)

threat

d)

breath

60.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.

a)

access

b)

natural

c)

animal

d)

nature

61.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.

a)

preserve

b)

destroy

c)

waste

d)

increase

62.

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

a)

threaten

b)

local

c)

tourist

d)

reserve

63.

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

a)

energy

b)

exotic

c)

destruction

d)

exciting

64.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part.

The money from ecotourism is used for the preservation of their national parks, and the different species of fauna and flora found there.

a)

plants

b)

animals

c)

plants and trees

d)

animals and plants

65.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part.

Ecotourism activities have had some negative impacts on the environment and people in the area.

a)

influences

b)

factors

c)

criteria

d)

stimuli

66.

PRONUNCIATION

a)

ecotourism

b)

flora

c)

fortune

d)

inorganic

67.

PRONUNCIATION

a)

effect

b)

depletion

c)

deforestation

d)

preserve

68.

PRONUNCIATION

a)

fossil

b)

session

c)

discuss

d)

progress

69.

PRONUNCIATION

a)

fossil

b)

session

c)

discuss

d)

progress

70.

PRONUNCIATION

a)

sustainable

b)

status

c)

destruction

d)

nature

71.

PRONUNCIATION

a)

eplete

b)

device

c)

exotic

d)

challenge

72.

PRONUNCIATION

a)

objection

b)

obey

c)

impose

d)

forbid

73.

PRONUNCIATION

a)

privacy

b)

pierce

c)

advice

d)

activity

74.

PRONUNCIATION

a)

produced

b)

established

c)

based 

d)

moved

75.

PRONUNCIATION

a)

museum

b)

cultural

c)

drum

d)

 sculpture

76.

PRONUNCIATION

a)

tablecloth

b)

authenticity

c)

 through

d)

 although

77.

STRESS

a)

environment

b)

ecology

c)

concentration

d)

community

78.

STRESS

a)

eliminate

b)

intervention

c)

eventually

d)

inhabitant

79.

STRESS

a)

ecology

b)

minority

c)

historical

d)

favourable

80.

STRESS

a)

equality

b)

eco-friendly

c)

inorganic

d)

vegetation

81.

STRESS

a)

alternative

b)

competitive

c)

conservative

d)

inexpensive

82.

The gardens and islets near the Tien and Hau River are very attractive ecotourism _____ of the region.

a)

sights

b)

destinations

c)

views

d)

scenes

83.

We can help _____ the environment by using green and sustainable energy sources.

a)

keep

b)

waste

c)

save

d)

enjoy

84.

Ecotourism _____ are important to the overall sustainability of the country's tourism industries

a)

 intentions

b)

plans

c)

drawings

d)

designs

85.

Texas is ______ to a number of eco-tour companies, and plenty of ranches and resorts.

a)

home

b)

house

c)

accommodation

d)

building

86.

Seattle is one of the most ______ cities in the US.

a)

 ecology

b)

ecosystem

c)

eco-friendly

d)

ecological

87.

In Alaska, the ecotourism operators are designed to help minimise tourism ______, which may be more difficult to control as an independent traveler.

a)

action

b)

power

c)

result

d)

impact

88.

The government ______ a new law last year, didn't they?

a)

enacted

b)

enacting

c)

enact

d)

has enacted

89.

Hanoi has been ______ very quickly.

a)

urbanization

b)

urbanized

c)

urban

d)

urbanizing

90.

The project is about ______ of the wildlife.

a)

conservation

b)

habitat

c)

environment

d)

national park