Choose the correct answer to complete each gap in the following passage about ecotourism.
The primary aim of ecotourism is to educate the traveller and bring him or her closer to nature. Participants are given the chance to visit parts of the world
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are untouched by human intervention and to engage in conservation work and various other kinds of environmental projects.
Visitors benefit by gaining an appreciation of natural habitats and an 2.
into the impact of human beings on the environment. Local communities gain financially but also in
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ways, since not only monuments but other buildings as well, such as bridges or windmills, are restored in order to attract more visitors.
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, there are also disadvantages to this type of tourism. There have been cases in which tourism has been allowed to develop with no control or limits. As a result,
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cultures have been affected or even threatened by foreign lifestyles. Many people today support that our approach to the development of ecotourism has to be reconsidered. It is essential that this type of tourism be environmentally, socially, and culturally friendly.
Explanation
Correct Answer: that
We use that (or “which”) as a relative pronoun to refer to things or places—in this case, “parts of the world.”
Why others don’t fit: Who is used for people. Why refers to reasons. When refers to time.
Visitors benefit by gaining an appreciation of natural habitats and an 2.
Explanation
Correct Answer: insight
The phrase “gain an insight into” means to gain a deep understanding of a complicated situation or subject.
Why others don’t fit: Advent means the arrival of a notable person or event. Access means the ability to enter a place. Intent means a purpose or plan.
Explanation
Correct Answer: other
We use other before plural nouns (like “ways”) to refer to additional things of the same type.
Why others don’t fit: Every, one, and another are typically followed by singular countable nouns (e.g., “another way”).
Explanation
Correct Answer: However
However is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what has just been said (moving from benefits to disadvantages).
Why others don’t fit: Moreover adds similar information. Although connects two clauses in one sentence. Therefore shows a result.
Explanation
Correct Answer: indigenous
Indigenous refers to people or cultures that have lived in a particular place for a very long time (native cultures).
Why others don’t fit: Exotic means unusual or exciting from a foreign country. Peculiar means strange or odd. Primary means most important or main.