Unit2

Question 1

Ecotourists strive to have minimal impact on the places they visit in terms of both the local ecology
and the local culture.

Answer 1

strive: to work very hard to do
something
in terms of both

Question 2

The concept of ecotourism has been gaining publicity over the past couple of decades

Answer 2

publicity: n , activity that makes something

known to the public

Question 3

Some followers take the concept even further
and define ecotourism as travel that aims not only to avoid harming the environment, but also to make a positive contribution to the local ecology
and culture

Answer 3

not only………., but also………
avoid harming
make a positive contribution

Question 4

injuries arising out of a road accident.
It arose out of the “green movement”-a growing
interest in developing practices in all aspects of daily life that preserve rather than injure the natural environment.

Answer 4

arise out of/from sth: to happen as a result of a particular situation

Question 5

Ecotourists seek out accommodations that follow environmentally friendly practices such as using renewable resources and recycling.

Answer 5

seek out
follow
practices:

Question 6

Ecotourists often shun cruise ships, because these are among the biggest culprits in the tourism industry in terms of environmental pollution.

Answer 6

shun sth/sb: to avoid somebody/something

culprit: guilty party, origin of a problem

Question 7

Massive cruise ships release large quantities of harmful emissions into the air as well as pollute the waters they sail through with fuel from their engines.

Answer 7

massive
release
emissions

Question 8

The huge numbers of passengers on these ships generate many tons of garbage and wastewater, which is often dumped into the sea.

Answer 8

generate
many tons of garbage and wastewater
dump: to get rid of garbage and trash

Question 9

The positive side of this, however, is that it may actually be an indication that the movement is gaining in popularity.

Answer 9

indication

the movement is gaining in popularity

Question 10

Travelers need to be wary and do their research carefully. Not all of these companies follow the principles of ecotourism.

Answer 10

wary /ˈweəri/: cautious
Be wary of strangers who offer you a ride.
wary of doing
wary of sth/sb

Question 11

Ecotourists are interested in preserving delicate natural areas.

Answer 11

delicate

Question 12

Ecotourists strive to support the local economy where they travel.

Answer 12

strive

Question 13

1) Ecotourism is a concept that is growing in popularity.
2) It is not hard to conceive of ways to protect the environment.
3)Ecotourism has gone beyond the conceptual stage to become something that many people have
put into practice.
4) Ecotourism differs conceptually
from regular tourism.

Answer 13

concept
conceive: to form an idea, a plan, etc. in your mind; to imagine something
1. تصور کردن
2. فهمیدن
3. پنداشتن
conceptual
conceptually

Question 14

Many companies publicize themselves as ecotourism companies, but not all of them follow
ecotourism principles.

Answer 14

publicize

principle