Unit 10: ECOTOURISM – 22C

A. PHONETICS
I. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. environment B. ecology C. concentration D. community
2. A. alternative B. competitive C. conservative D. inexpensive
3. A. eliminate B. intervention C. eventually D. inhabitant
4. A. ecology B. minority C. historical D. favourable
5. A. equality B. eco-friendly C. inorganic D. vegetation
6. A. adventurous B. energetic C. sustainable D. traditional
III.Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
Located only 40 km from downtown Ho Chi Minh City, Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere
Reserve, with great historical and cultural traditions. Can Gio is uniquely valuable for its (1)
- 72 mangrove plant species, some of which are rare species listed in the Viet Nam Red
List.
Recreational visits to Can Gio started in the mid - 1990s as students from the city came to
visit the beach and see monkeys on the weekends.
There are three main tourist (2) in Can Gio. The Forest Park is (3) to a
mischievous 600-member monkeys, a semi-natural crocodile pool, and a historical museum.
Visitors enjoy walking under the cool mangrove branches and playing with the monkeys.
The Vam Sat site includes a bat sanctuary in the (4) area and a bird sanctuary containing
over 10 species listed in the Red List. Vam Sat (5) visitors with basic knowledge of the
ecosystem of mangrove fauna and flora, and has therefore attracted a good (6) of scientists
and true eco-tourists.
The April 30th Beach is located in the transition zone near Can Gio Town. (7) the
long beach is not of high quality, it is near the city and features cheap local seafood.
At the moment and in general, the impact of tourism on the local economy and society is (8)
. Some local community members have seen their income increase and their living
standards improve through employment in beach services. But (9) in Can Gio is also
having some negative impact on the environment and the community. With the number of
visitors increasingly rapidly, beach pollution is becoming a problem. Waste (10) each
morning, but for the rest of the day, rubbish from food and drink shops are thrown into the beach
creating unhygienic conditions.
1. A. difference B. range C. diversity D. quality
2. A. features B. parts C. types D. programmes
3. A. house B. accommodation C. room D. home
4. A. flood B. flooded C. flooding D. floodwater
5. A. gives B. provides C. offers D. presents
6. A. number B. rise C. digit D. amount
7. A. Because B. Although C. However D. When
8. A. beneficial B. right C. positive D. negative
9. A. ecology B. ecotours C. ecotourists D. ecotourism
10. A. collects B. is collected C. will be collected D. has collected
IV. Read the text about the Rainforest Flyway Company, and do the tasks that follow.
Come "fly" over the Rainforest - We'll take your breath away!
Located in Cairns, Australia, Rainforest Flyway is a world leader in ecotourism. We lake our guests on a
breathtaking “'flight” over rainforest trees and straight into the heart of the rainforest for an
unforgettable experience.
On the Flyway, you’ll experience over 7.5 kilometers of living rainforests while learning about this
spectacular place. Did you know that Australia’s rainforests are home to over 3,000 different plant
species? And some of the trees here are more than 3,000 years old! After this visit you’ll understand why
it’s so important to preserve the rainforests. And you’ll see that environmentally responsible travel can be
fun, educational, and breathtaking.
Even if you’re a world traveler, you’ve never experienced anything like the Rainforest Flyway.
You’ll start your unique journey above the rainforest, as you “fly” in a comfortable gondola only a few
meters above the trees. Sit back and enjoy the extraordinary scenery. You will be amazed at the
breathtakingly rich and lush foliage. And rest assured, there was no damage done to the rainforest ecology
during the construction of your gondola. That’s why the development of the Fly way took over 40 months
to complete.
Your gondola will bring you down into the rainforest itself, where you follow a path to see, hear, and
smell the rainforest environment from the ground. Free tours are available several times a day. Tour
guides can point out some unusual plants, provide you with interesting facts about rainforest ecology, and
answer your questions.
Your Rainforest Fly way experience lasts 90 minutes and ends in the small town of Kuranda, just 25
kilometers northwest of Cairns. Here, you can continue your eco-tour with a visit to the protected areas
that 2,000 tropical butterflies call home. You can also buy original arts and crafts made by the people of
Kuranda. And if that isn’t enough, you can continue on to the wildlife reserve located a short 9 kilometers
west of Kuranda to see animals from all parts of the world.
Rainforest Flyway has won numerous awards, including Travel Planet magazine’s “Best Ecotourism
Destination”. Call or visit us online to make your reservations.
Task 1: Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
1. On this trip you can learn about .
A. some great ecotourism destinations B. tour guides
C. the ecology of Australia’s rainforests D. the environmentally responsible travel
2. A gondola is .
A. a rainforest animal B. a person who leads the tour
C. a type of transportation D. a tree more than 3,000 years old
3. On this trip, guests into the rainforest.
A. don’t go B. are lowered C. are raised D. are not allowed to step
4. Rainforest Flyway encourages guests to .
A. follow a path to explore the rainforest B. make a new path in the rainforest
C. take a souvenir from the rainforest D. take another Fly way to view the rainforest
5. Tour guides can .
A. bring you down into the rainforest B. give you souvenirs
C. make reservations for you D. teach you about the rainforest
6. The rainforest has .
 A. many types of arts and crafts B. 3,000 different types of plants
C. animals from all parts of the world D. 2,000 different types of tropical butterflies

TEST 1 (UNIT 10) – 30C

I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. sustainable B. status C. destruction D. nature
2. A. deplete B. device C. exotic D. challenge
3. A. biodiversity B. biogas C. biology D. biosphere
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. cultural B. national C. numerous D. fantastic
5. A. sustainable B. beneficial C. environment D. traditional
III.Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. We can help the environment by using green and sustainable energy sources.
A. keep B. waste C. save D. enjoy
7. Ecotourism are important to the overall sustainability of the country's tourism
industries.
A. intentions B. plans C. drawings D. designs
8. Texas is to a number of eco-tour companies, and plenty of ranches and resorts.
A. home B. house C. accommodation D. building
9. Seattle is one of the most cities in the US.
A. ecology B. ecosystem C. eco-friendly D. ecological
10. 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
11. I have a test to take tomorrow morning. If I free time, I to Cuc
Phuong National Park with you.
A. have - will go B. had - would go C. will have - will go D. had - went
12. Phong Nha Cave has been regarded by the British Cave Research Association as the top cave
in the world its four top records.
A. due to B. because C. despite D. with
13. the decisive assistance of the villagers, we would not be able to facilitate the eco
tour.
A. With B. Without C. But D. Neither
14. According to the weather forecast, it will be fine at the weekend. If the weather fine,
we on camping at the weekend.
A. is - will go B. will be - will go C. were - would go D. was - went
15. After lunch, we take a short walk to the elephant camp you will enjoy an exciting
elephant riding.
A. that B. when C. where D. what
VI. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
Depart from Ha Noi and head for Highland of Ha Giang, it would be a long but fantastic trip.
It is the zigzag mountain path that will make your journey unforgettable.
Meo Vac is exactly the next (26) that will take your breath (27) . You will
totally be the feeling of adventure, feeling of peace and feeling of full discovery. Starting your
way of exploration, Meo Vac is the right place for you to check out some of 23 minority groups
in Ha Giang, which (28) Hmong, Tay, Nung tribes. The Nho Que River seems to be so tiny
among big mountains. You can see here and there the locals in their colorful dresses, (29)
on the terraced fields.
Making the way north, you will arrive in Dong Van. The minibus creeps in the layers of (30)
again, overwhelming you with loads of beautiful sceneries. Passing Heaven’s Gate, Rock
Plateau, which was (31) by the UNESCO as a geological park, seems to appear before your
eyes like a masterpiece of nature. Like other sites in Ha Giang, Dong Van is (32) all
year round, particularly, on Lunar New Year holiday when various cultures of minority groups
are strongly and widely exposed. Besides, you will be able to witness the brilliant yellow paddy
fields around August and September, which is in the (33) of the harvest season.
Up to Lung Cu, the (34) beauty of rocky area will continue to captivate your soul.
The Highest Flagpole of the North Viet Nam, Old Palace of Hmong King, Pho Bang Old Town
are of your good choices here. They (35) the harmony between culture and history of
the highland. Let’s join in the local market, and we guarantee that you will have what you are
looking for!
26. A. place B. area C. position D. destination
27. A. away B. out C. in D. back
28. A. contain B. consist C. include D. surround
29. A. work B. to be working C. worked D. working
30. A. rocks B. clouds C. soils D. earth
31. A. admitted B. realized C. regarded D. recognized
32. A. attract B. attracted C. attractive D. attracting
33. A. center B. middle C. period D. equality
34. A. amazing B. shocking C. upsetting D. frightening
35. A. produce B. cause C. provide D. create
VII. Read the passage about ecotourism, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for
each question.
As most potential ecotourist sites are inhabited by ethnic minorities, the principle of
“encouraging community participation in ecotourism activities” should both create income and
help maintain cultural identity. These communities have a deep understanding of traditional
festivals, cultivation and land use customs, traditional lifestyle and handicrafts, and historical
places. A trip to the limestone mountain of Cao Bang - Bac Kan, for example, is valuable not
only for the Ba Be Lake, but for the opportunity to learn about cultivation customs, dying
practices using endemic plants to produce brocading, and traditional handmade boats of precious
timber collected in the forest.
 Because ecotourism is important for environmental education, maintenance of indigenous
culture, and local economic development, both investment and government encouragement are
required.
One research shows that 90 percent of ecotourist guides lack environmental knowledge about
the flora, fauna, and natural resources in the area, and 88 percent would benefit from ecotourism
guidebooks written especially for them. An illustration of wasted potential caused by this lack of
training is Ha Long Bay, a world heritage site with immense environmental value - coral reefs,
limestone mountains, thousands of flora and fauna species of high biodiversity, and rich cultural
identity. But tourists in Ha Long Bay are presently visiting only the Bay and some caves, not
accessing environmental information or local cultural activities. In general, the full potential of
ecotourism has not yet been reached.
International visitors to Viet Nam often like to visit ethnic minority villages to observe the
culture, meet local people, and participate in traditional activities. The ethnic minorities who live
in or near nature reserves maintain distinctive lifestyles, cultural identities, and traditional
customs. These features are part of the real value of ecotourism. However, local people are not
much involved in ecotourism.
In addition, local people still live in poverty, their life closely associates with natural
resources. The economic benefits of ecotourism need to be shared with them, but this will not
happen without community participation.
36. An eeo tour to the region of ethnic minorities is very valuable because tourists .
A. can make a trip to the limestone mountain of Cao Bang - Bac Kan
B. can learn dying practices using endemic plants to produce brocading
C. can make traditional boats of precious timber collected in the forest
D. can understand the aspects of cultures and traditions
37. Ecotourism can bring all the following benefits EXCEPT .
A. maintaining cultural identity
B. providing opportunities to learn about traditional customs
C. establishing more national parks and nature reserves
D. introducing cultures of ethnic minorities to foreign tourists
38. Tourist guides who lack environmental knowledge can’t .
A. make tourists access all environmental information or local cultural activities
B. take tourists to Ha Long Bay, a world heritage site with immense environmental value
C. get ecotourism guidebooks written especially for them
D. make ethnic minorities have a deep understanding of their traditional festivals
39. In order to develop ecotourism, local communities should .
A. depend on natural resources B. take part in all aspects of ecotourism
C. change their distinctive lifestyles D. share the economic benefits of ecotourism
40. The word “distinctive” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. staying the same for a long time B. easily understood
C. clearly different from others D. close to nature
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 TEST 2 (UNIT 10) – 35C

I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. safari B. camping C. relax D. natural
2. A. understand B. culture C. public D. scuba-diving
3. A. reserve B. conserve C. preserve D. desert
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. diversity B. ecology C. eco-friendly D. remarkable
5. A. awareness B. financial C. exotic D. biosphere
III.Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. You can climb up Mount McKinley, the highest peak in North America, to explore the rest of
Denali National Park in Alaska, and view some wildlife.
A. excited B. great C. interested D. spectacular
7. The vast wilderness of Alaska offers some unbelievable ecotourism opportunities, and one of
the most tourism industries in the USA.
A. safe B. sustainable C. natural D. environmental
8. Villagers can compete against the commercial fishing and timber companies who the
natural resources of the area, taking as much as they want.
A. leave B. decrease C. deplete D. lower
9. The Mekong Delta is an extraordinary place that international tourism.
A. attracts B. persuades C. offers D. considers
10. The areas are very for tourists who love to study and discover.
A. successful B. aware C. suitable D. available
11. 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
12. The show Captain Bob's Adventure Children is available now. If children of all ages
it, they part in an airboat ride and an interactive reptile show.
A. enjoy - will take B. enjoys - take
C. enjoyed - would take D. enjoyed - took
13. If you to Pak Ou Caves in Laos, you thousands of Buddha images and statues
which have been deposited here over centuries.
A. go - see B. go - will see C. went - saw D. would go - saw
14. Local people can't see the benefits of ecotourism in their region. If ecotourism their
lives by creating new job opportunities, they a more active role in the conservation.
A. improves - will play B. improves – play
C. improved - would play D. improved - played
15. If visitors their holiday in Hawaii, they in typical ecotourism activities, such
as whale watching, kayaking, surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and boating.
A. spend - participate B. spend - will participate
 C. spent - would participate D. would spend - would participate
IV. Rewrite the conditional sentences for the following situations.
0. My parents don’t like foreign food, so we don’t go on holiday abroad.
→ If my parents liked foreign food, we would go on holiday abroad.
16. I can’t go to the school concert because I have to help my parents.
___________________________________________________________________________
17. I don’t have enough money, so I can’t buy a new mobile phone.
___________________________________________________________________________
18. I can’t go out because I have so much homework.
___________________________________________________________________________
19. I don’t download more films because I don’t have a fast computer.
___________________________________________________________________________
20. I feel tired because I do a lot of sport.
___________________________________________________________________________

VI. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
Visitors to Viet Nam would like to learn the long history and rich culture. If you are keen on
visiting a place without (26) the environment at the same time, think about taking a
bicycle tour and you will find you are rewarded with a very special ecotourism experience. There
are many different cycle trips you can (27) but a particular favourite one is the tour of
the Mekong Delta.
The Mekong Delta has a rich (28) of culture and tradition and you can see this (29)
you slowly travel through this very distinct part of the world.
Vietnamese and Khmer people live alongside Chinese communities, and they all rely on the
(30) plains and tributaries of the majestic Mekong River. It is here that many of the
villagers use bicycles to (31) .
Being on a bicycle doesn't mean you will miss out on many of the extra activities and
adventures. You can park your bike and enjoy a trip out to one of the floating villages (32)
people survive by fish farming or you can take an early boat to a floating market to
purchase your food and supplies for the day.
There are plenty of tour operators who will (33) your journey and lodgings for you
as well as carry your excess baggage, or you can (34) of all this yourself and follow the
road less travelled.
This mode of travel means you can really experience the very features of the Mekong Delta
and Viet Nam and know that you are leaving behind only your tyre (35) .
26. A. destroying B. reducing C. damaging D. killing
27. A. afford B. take C. go D. bring
28. A. change B. variety C. diverse D. diversity
29. A. during B. until C. as D. for
30. A. fertile B. dry C. poor D. wealthy
31. A. get by B. get ahead C. get around D. get along
32. A. which B. where C. there D. that
33. A. arrange B. break C. go D. make
34. A. take after B. take notes C. take care D. take advantage
35. A. surfaces B. layers C. spots D. marks

VII. Read the passage about sustainable ecotourism in Laos, and choose the correct answer
A, B, C or D for each question.
Sustainable Ecotourism in Laos
Laos has a low population density, unspoiled diverse ethnic lifestyles, and perhaps the
richest, most extensive network of ecosystems on Indochina. There are over 800 species of birds
and more than 100 large mammals already identified in Laos, with new species being discovered
every year. Some of the more exotic species include tigers, clouded leopards, douc languor
monkeys, gibbons, peacocks, silver pheasants, etc. A network of 20 national protected areas was
designated to protect and conserve its ecosystem. It covers nearly 14% area of the country with
large tracts of tropical monsoon forest, diverse wildlife populations, spectacular limestone
formations, and a diversity of minority ethnic groups.
Laos has been fortunate in many ways, because conservation and environmental protection
took hold very quickly after the country opened up to mass tourism in the early 1990s. Both the
government and many tourism-related businesses took the message very seriously and acted on
it.
Although most of Laos's protected areas are remote and difficult to reach, there are
opportunities for ecotourism activities such as trekking, kayaking, bird-watching, and camping
that allow you to experience firsthand the country's magnificent natural and cultural diversity.
While in Laos, you can make your trip a constructive one by following these simple
guidelines:
 Eat Lao food as much as you feel able. Purchasing fresh foods in the market and eating
Lao dishes ensures that your money supports Lao farmers.
 Purchase local crafts. Purchasing handicrafts in markets or villages directly supports local
artisans and their traditional crafts.
 Stay overnight in villages. Staying overnight in a village as part of an organized tour
provides a genuine and rewarding experience of Lao culture and Lao people.
 Visit national protected areas. Visiting national protected areas can help generate income
and awareness to support the protection of threatened wildlife and forest ecosystems.

36. Laos has many advantages in developing ecotourism because it has .

A. the largest number of national protected areas in Southeast Asia
B. diversity of cultures, ecosystems, and ethnic groups
C. most of Laos's protected areas are remote and difficult to reach
D. a large number of birds and mammals except monkeys
37. National protected areas in Laos have all of the following features EXCEPT .
A. the majority of the country area B. a diversity of minority ethnic groups
C. spectacular limestone formations D. diverse wildlife populations
38. Laos has been fortunate in the development of its ecotourism because .
 A. it has developed mass tourism and many tourism-related businesses since the early 1990s
B. tourists can make a constructive trip by following the simple guidelines
C. it has had the right policies and the awareness from many tourism-related businesses
D. there are over 8000 species of birds and more than 1000 large mammals already identified
39. Tourists can take part in several ecotourism activities EXCEPT .
A. trailing B. birdwatching C. kayaking D. staying in a tent
40. According to the guidelines, you should .
A. stays for nights in villages to support wildlife protection
B. buy handicrafts in markets or villages to support Lao farmers
C. visit national protected areas to raise your income and awareness
D. eat, stay, and purchase locally in order to support Lao ecotourism