A. Eco-tourism Creates a False Impression

B. Merits and Demerits of Eco-tourism

C. Doubts about Benefits of Eco-tourism

D. Eco-tourism Leads to Romantic Destruction

E. Eco-tourism Is Environmentally Risky

F. No Local Benefits from Eco-tourism

1._____________________________________

The trend towards eco-tourism holidays, presented as sustainable, nature-based and environmentally friendly, is now subject to considerable controversy. Governments as well as the tourism industry promote eco-tourism, resulting in an estimated world-wide annual growth of 10-15%, with its claims of economic and social sensitivity. But there are well-founded concerns that it lacks adequate scientific foundations, and is not practicable as a solution to the world’s social and environmental problems.

2._____________________________________

Many eco-tourism claims concerning its benefits are exaggerated, or owe more to labelling and marketing than genuine sustainability. Not only are such projects repeatedly planned and carried out without local approval and support, but they often threaten local cultures, economies, and natural resource bases. Critics regard eco-tourism as an “eco-façade”---a strategy concealing the mainstream tourism industry’s consumptive and exploitative practices by “greening” it.

3._____________________________________

Eco-tourism may have some advantages, but one of its most serious impacts is the expropriation(征用) of` “virgin” territories---national parks, wildlife parks and other wilderness areas---which are packaged for eco-tourists as the green option. Eco-tourism is highly consumer-centered, catering mostly to urbanised societies and the new middle-class “alternative lifestyles”. Searching for untouched places “off the beaten track” of mass tourism, travellers have already opened up many new destinations.

Mega-resorts, including luxury hotels, condominiums(公寓), shopping centres and golf course, are increasingly established in nature reserves in the name of eco-tourism. Such projects build completely artificial landscapes, tending to irretrievably(不可換回的) wipe out plant and wildlife species---even entire eco-systems.

4._____________________________________

Diverse local social and economic activities are replaced by an eco-tourism monoculture. Contrary to claims, local people do not necessarily benefit from eco-tourism. Tourism-related employment is greatly overrated: locals are usually left with low-paying service jobs such as tour guides, porters, and food and souvenir vendors. In addition, they are not assured of year-round employment: workers may be laid off during the off-season. Most money, as with conventional tourism, is made by foreign airlines, tourism operators, and developers who repatriate profit to their own economically more advanced countries.

5._____________________________________

Eco-tourism’s claim that it preserves and enhances local cultures is highly insincere. Ethnic groups are viewed as a major asset(優(yōu)點(diǎn)) in attracting visitors; an “exotic” backdrop to natural scenery and wildlife. The simultaneous romanticism and destruction of indigenous cultures(本土文化) is one of eco- tourism’s ironies. Given a lack of success stories, and sufficient evidence of serious adverse effects, the current huge investments in eco-tourism are misplaced and irresponsible. Research, education, and information for tourists are needed, as well as the countering of eco-tourism’s demeaning of local cultures.

 

【答案】

1.C

2.A

3.E

4.F

5.D

【解析】

試題分析:本文講述的eco-tourism的話題,詳細(xì)描述了這一模式的優(yōu)點(diǎn)和缺點(diǎn)。

1.C 根據(jù)本段第一句The trend towards eco-tourism holidays, presented as sustainable, nature-based and environmentally friendly, is now subject to considerable controversy.可知人們對此有爭論和懷疑。故C項(xiàng)正確。

2.A 根據(jù)本段第一句和最后一句Many eco-tourism claims concerning its benefits are exaggerated, or owe more to labelling and marketing than genuine sustainability.

Critics regard eco-tourism as an “eco-façade”---a strategy concealing the mainstream tourism industry’s consumptive and exploitative practices by “greening” it.

可知本段是關(guān)于Eco-tourism的優(yōu)勢和缺點(diǎn)。故A正確。

3.E 根據(jù)本段最后一句Such projects build completely artificial landscapes, tending to irretrievably(不可換回的) wipe out plant and wildlife species---even entire eco-systems.可知Eco-tourism也是有很大的風(fēng)險(xiǎn)的,對環(huán)境也有很大的破壞。故E正確。

4.F 根據(jù)本段第2句Contrary to claims, local people do not necessarily benefit from eco-tourism.可知當(dāng)?shù)夭]有從eco-tourism中得到什么樣的好處。故E項(xiàng)正確。

5.D 根據(jù)本段3,4行The simultaneous romanticism and destruction of indigenous cultures(本土文化) is one of eco- tourism’s ironies.可知D項(xiàng)符合上下文。

考點(diǎn):考查經(jīng)濟(jì)環(huán)保類短文閱讀

點(diǎn)評(píng):本文講述的eco-tourism的話題,詳細(xì)描述了這一模式的優(yōu)點(diǎn)和缺點(diǎn)。從題目設(shè)置的角度看,本題側(cè)重對學(xué)生把握文章中心段落和各段落的中心句的能力的考查,所以遇到這類題后,要注意把握好文章結(jié)構(gòu),了解文章中心意思,找到各段落中心句。

 

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