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(2016·广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试二) Eco­tourism involves people traveling to beautiful but environmental sensitive places. Such trips are __1__ carried out with an experienced guide. Over recent years, this type of travel has been steadily gaining __2__ as more people search for new travel experiences.

Eco­tourism has many benefits. First, all the __3__ spent by the tourists is used to__4__the important environmental spots they visit. Second, it helps__5__to better understand the environment, thereby __6__their knowledge of the world. Furthermore, this style of travel is also more__7__ of the local culture.

Compared to__8__tourists, eco­tourists use energy more efficiently, save water and produce less rubbish by finding ways to__9__it. These behaviours have a __10__ and lasting effect on the local environment.

Two things are needed to make eco­tourism a/an __11__. First, it should be done in small groups. And second, because it requires considerable effort, both eco­tourists and locals must be __12__ in their commitment to improving the environment.

Green travel provides local people with jobs in parks, __13__and shops. One great achievement of eco­tourism has been the __14__ of illegal hunting. Former hunters can now work as guides to help keep the animals__15__in their natural surroundings. Green travel also __16__ local people's quality of life, especially children's.

Peru is one country using eco­tourism to promote respect for the __17__. It's now able to take better care of its rainforests because of a/an __18__on more sustainable (可持续的) travel. __19__ this, local people's living­standards have improved. Many others are now following Peru's __20__ and using eco­tourism to preserve their environment for the future generations.

1.A.finally　　　B.usually

C.suddenly D.roughly

2.A.pleasure B.satisfaction

C.popularity D.freedom

3.A.money B.time

C.energy D.effort

4.A.pollute B.protect

C.purchase D.explore

5.A.scientists B.hunters

C.guides D.visitors

6.A.approving B.confirming

C.enriching D.supporting

7.A.respectful B.aware

C.uncertain D.independent

8.A.rich B.curious

C.lazy D.normal

9.A.use B.recycle

C.copy D.restrict

10.A.challenging B.disappointing

C.positive D.risky

11.A.success B.adventure

C.tool D.symbol

12.A.polite B.sincere

C.doubtful D.grateful

13.A.mines B.factories

C.schools D.hotels

14.A.ban B.result

C.decline D.appearance

15.A.close B.safe

C.friendly D.active

16.A.influences B.examines

C.balances D.improves

17.A.environment B.law

C.economy D.hosts

18.A.effect B.theory

$来&源：C.focus D.discussion

19.A.But for B.According to

C.In spite of D.In addition to

20.A.example B.rule

C.advice D.tradition