In the early days of ecotourism, around the 1950s and 1960s, travellers began to recognize the importance of nature and protecting it while enjoying it. Although the term "ecotourism" didn't gain widespread recognition until the 1990s, the ideas and practices associated with it were already evolving. During this period, people who loved nature started exploring natural areas like national parks and jungles, aiming to understand and respect nature, not harm it. They wanted to see animals, birds, and beautiful landscapes up close while also learning about the environment and the creatures living there. The concept of ecotourism was closely tied to the idea of sustainable travel, which meant ensuring that the natural places and wildlife remained safe and unharmed while tourists enjoyed them. Early ecotourists often travelled in smaller groups and stayed in simple accommodations like tents or eco-friendly lodges. Knowledgeable guides helped them learn about the plants and animals in these areas. Moreover, another important principle was supporting local communities. Early ecotourism aimed to benefit the people living near these natural areas by ensuring that the money spent by tourists could improve their lives without harming the environment. This approach focused on teaching people how to travel without causing damage to nature. It represented a new way of exploring the world, not just for enjoyment, but also for understanding and protecting the beautiful planet we all share. Over the years, ecotourism has continued to grow and evolve, gaining recognition in the 1990s as a more formal and widespread approach to travel, all while preserving nature and local cultures and creating meaningful and responsible experiences for travellers.

39.What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The benefits of ecotourism B. The guidelines on ecotourism
C. The drawbacks of ecotourism D. The early days of ecotourism

40.The word “ecotourism” became popular in ______.
A. the 1950s B. 1960s C. 1980s D. 1990s

41.Early ecotourists ______.
A. travelled in small groups B. didn’t need any guide
C. preferred environment-friendly resorts D. donated much to conservation efforts

42.Ecotourism helps ______.
A. improve local communities without damaging the environment
B. teach local residents about nature and the environment
C. develop local communities economically
D. enrich local residents’ knowledge of the nature

43.The word “widespread” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. beneficial B. accessible C. luxurious D. common

Question

In the early days of ecotourism, around the 1950s and 1960s, travellers began to recognize the importance of nature and protecting it while enjoying it. Although the term "ecotourism" didn't gain widespread recognition until the 1990s, the ideas and practices associated with it were already evolving. During this period, people who loved nature started exploring natural areas like national parks and jungles, aiming to understand and respect nature, not harm it. They wanted to see animals, birds, and beautiful landscapes up close while also learning about the environment and the creatures living there. The concept of ecotourism was closely tied to the idea of sustainable travel, which meant ensuring that the natural places and wildlife remained safe and unharmed while tourists enjoyed them. Early ecotourists often travelled in smaller groups and stayed in simple accommodations like tents or eco-friendly lodges. Knowledgeable guides helped them learn about the plants and animals in these areas. Moreover, another important principle was supporting local communities. Early ecotourism aimed to benefit the people living near these natural areas by ensuring that the money spent by tourists could improve their lives without harming the environment. This approach focused on teaching people how to travel without causing damage to nature. It represented a new way of exploring the world, not just for enjoyment, but also for understanding and protecting the beautiful planet we all share. Over the years, ecotourism has continued to grow and evolve, gaining recognition in the 1990s as a more formal and widespread approach to travel, all while preserving nature and local cultures and creating meaningful and responsible experiences for travellers.

39.What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The benefits of ecotourism B. The guidelines on ecotourism
C. The drawbacks of ecotourism D. The early days of ecotourism

40.The word “ecotourism” became popular in ______.
A. the 1950s B. 1960s C. 1980s D. 1990s

41.Early ecotourists ______.
A. travelled in small groups B. didn’t need any guide
C. preferred environment-friendly resorts D. donated much to conservation efforts

42.Ecotourism helps ______.
A. improve local communities without damaging the environment
B. teach local residents about nature and the environment
C. develop local communities economically
D. enrich local residents’ knowledge of the nature

43.The word “widespread” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. beneficial B. accessible C. luxurious D. common

Accepted Answer

39.The main idea of the passage is D. The early days of ecotourism.
40.The word “ecotourism” became popular in D. 1990s.
41.Early ecotourists A. travelled in small groups.
42.Ecotourism helps A. improve local communities without damaging the environment.
43.The word “widespread” is closest in meaning to D. common.

In the early days of ecotourism, around the 1950s and 1960s, travellers began to recognize the importance of nature and protecting it while enjoying it. Although the term "ecotourism" didn't gain wides...