Reading:

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1. F
2. T
3. T
4. F

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1. What do these numbers in paragraphs 2 and 3 refer to?
A. The year in which Thomas Cook organized his fist excursion.
B. The number of international tourism arrivals in 1950.
C. The number of international tourism arrivals in 2004.
D. The estimated number of international tourism arrivals in 2020
2. What are the four positive and four negative effects of tourism mentioned in the
article?
Positive
Tourism creates many good jobs and careers.
Tourism can help to protect environments and animal life.
Tourism can save cultures and the local way of life.
Tourism can change countries for the better.

Negative
Tourism produces many poor and badly paid jobs.
Tourism can damage environments and animal life.
Tourism can destroy cultures and the local way of life.
Tourism can change people for the worse.

3. How many jobs in tourism can you think of?

Tourism is a vast industry that offers many job opportunities. From airport jobs, and
travel agents to tour guides and hotel managers. In addition, there are also jobs
related to hospitality, event planning, transportation, and more.
4. Which of the key developments in tourism do you think were the most important?
In particular the appearance of air travel and charter flights.
5. Can you think of some recent international events that have affected the tourism
industry?
The tourism industry has been greatly affected by a variety of international events in
recent times. From natural disasters such as the Australian bushfires to the
Coronavirus pandemic, these events have had a huge impact on the travel and
hospitality industry.
6. Do you think tourism is a positive or a negative influence in the world?
Tourism is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can bring economic growth and
development to local communities, while on the other hand, it can lead to
environmental destruction and exploitation of local resources.