Complete the following passage by using the words in the
box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you
need.
A.
enormous B. decrease C. experienced D. positive E. popularity F. effciently
G.
focus H. expand I. respectful J. protect K. fiercely
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Eco-tourism involves people travelling to
beautiful but environmental sensitive place. Such trips are usually carried out
with a(n) {#blank#}1{#/blank#} guide. Over recent years this type of travel has been steadily gaining {#blank#}2{#/blank#} as more people search for new travel experiences.
It is obvious that eco-tourism is beneficial in many aspects. First, all the money spent by the tourists is used to {#blank#}3{#/blank#} the important environmental spots they visit. Second, it helps visitors to better understand the environment, which is sure to {#blank#}4{#/blank#} their knowledge of the world. Furthermore, this style of travel is also more {#blank#}5{#/blank#} of the local culture.
Compared to normal tourists, eco-tourist use energy more {#blank#}6{#/blank#}, save water and produce less rubbish by finding ways to recycle it. These behaviors have a(n) {#blank#}7{#/blank#} and lasting effect on the local environment.
Two things are needed to make eco-tourism a success. First, it should be done in small groups. And second, because it requires {#blank#}8{#/blank#} effort, both eco-tourists and locals must be sincere in their devotion to improving the environment.
Green travel provides local people with jobs in parks, hotels and shops. One great achievement of eco-tourism has been the {#blank#}9{#/blank#} of illegal hunting. Former hunters can now work as guides to help keep the animals safe in their natural surroundings.
Peru is one country using eco-tourism to promote respect for the environment. It's not able to take better care of its rainforests because of {#blank#}10{#/blank#} on more sustainable travel.
In addition to this, local people's living-standards have improved. Many others are now following Peru's example and using eco-tourism to preserve their environment for the future generations.