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In recent decades, we have seen the cumulative effects and significant impacts generated by tourism
in economic, environmental, and social-cultural aspects. Unfortunately, there is a tendency to believe that
the economic impacts are often put forward in a positive light, the environmental impacts seen as negative,
and the social-cultural impacts sometimes misunderstood or ignored. In fact, there can be both positive
and negative impacts.
To begin with, it is evident that tourism industry has the power to improve and vitalize local
economies. Such effects include improved tax revenue and personal income, increased standards of living,
improvement in local infrastructures, and more employment opportunities. However, let’s not be naïve
about the downside of it, including the seasonal and low-paying jobs and the fact that most profits go to
the multinational and internationally-owned corporations. Secondly, tourism does help with the protection
and conservation of natural environment. Nevertheless, there are also issues such as increase in water and
energy consumption, excessive pollution, and disruption of wildlife behavior. Finally, tourism allows for
cross-cultural interaction which leads to further understanding and appreciation as well as tolerance of
cultural differences. For example, the inclusion of LGBT travel, investment in arts and culture, celebration
of Indigenous peoples, and community pride. Nonetheless, it also brings the change or loss of indigenous
identity and values, culture clashes, and ethical issues (such as an increase in sex tourism or the
exploitation of child workers).
In a nutshell, tourism is always a double-edged sword. While reaping the benefits, we should raise
our awareness and take actions to cope with the several negative impacts of tourism.
71 What is NOT true about the impacts of tourism in the first paragraph?
Tourism does not always boost economic growth.
All environmental impacts are detrimental.
There is misunderstanding about the social-cultural impacts.
Tourism actually brings both positive and negative impacts.
72 Which of the following words does NOT mean “vitalize”?
aggravate energize invigorate stimulate
73 Which of the following statements is NOT true about the infrastructures in line three of paragraph
two?
It refers to the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities.
It can include buildings, roads, power supplies, transportation systems, and so on.
Communication networks are not included in infrastructures.
Infrastructures can be beneficial to both locals and tourists.
74 What might NOT be considered as a positive social-cultural impact of tourism?
The inclusion of LGBT tourism.
More cultural festival activities of indigenous peoples.
A growing sense of pride in one’s own heritage.
Increased job opportunities for locals, both adults and children alike.
75 Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the author?
Tourism, which only comes with positive impacts, is not a double-edged sword.
Culture clashes refer to the integration among different cultures.
Wildlife behaviors can be disrupted as a result of negative impacts of tourism.
Actions should be taken to avoid the deprivation of under-aged workers.