Tourism
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industry in the modern global economy. It is estimated that three-quarters of a
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figure to double by 2020. Some of the biggest beneficiaries are less developed
it is often their main source of income.
countries, 3
, along with the economic benefits, this mass movement of people has
resulted in threats 5
the environment. People often forget the damage caused
directly to global warming.
by carbon emissions from aircraft, which 6
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Deforestation has cleared
in order to build hotels, airports and roads, and
this has destroyed wildlife. In some areas, water shortages are now common
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of the need to fill swimming pools and water 9
courses for tourists.
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to the
people who live in tourist destinations.
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In response to these concerns, some travel operators now offer environmentfriendly holidays. Many of these aim to reduce the negative 11
of tourism by
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promoting only hotels that have
in equipment to recycle waste and use
energy and water efficiently. Increasingly, tourists are also being reminded to show
the customs of the people 14
countries they are going to
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visit, and to support local businesses, such as restaurants and shops, which depend
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tourism for their main income.
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B For questions 15 below, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar
meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word
given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. There
is an example at the beginning.
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last
since I last saw
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have
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the lines are correct, and some have a word which should not be there.
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write the word. There are two examples at the beginning (0 and 00).
can
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D For questions 110, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end
of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line . There is an
example at the beginning (0).
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Write an answer to one of the questions below. Write your answer in 120180
words in an appropriate style.
1 The local radio station in your town is planning to broadcast a new one-hour
programme once a week in English, aimed at people of your age who are
learning English. The radio station has invited listeners to write reports
suggesting what kind of material they would like to hear included in the new
programme.
Write your report.
2 You subscribe to an English-language magazine for students of your age. Every
month the magazine invites its readers to send in a short article describing what
they themselves do to help the environment in their area.
Write your article.
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