World Ecotourism in the developing courtiers

Question 1

help given, esp. money, by a government to people who are poor and who do not have jobs
physical and mental health and happiness
Eg: The Ecotourism Society defines ecotourism as “a responsible travel to natural areas which conserves the environment and improves the w______ of local people.
Your taxes pay for w______ benefits such as unemployment and sickness pay.

Answer 1

welfare (n)
/ˈwel.feər/

Question 2

providing the right conditions for something good to happen or exist
Eg: It is recognised as being particularly c___________to enriching and enhancing the standing of tourism.
A quiet room is a more c___________atmosphere for studying.

Answer 2

conducive (adj)
/kənˈdʒuː.sɪv/

Question 3

reputation, rank, or position in an area of activity, system, or organization
She had hoped that the move would enhance her s__________ within the company.
A financial scandal would shake the Institute’s s__________ in the international academic community.

Answer 3

standing (n) = reputation
/ˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Question 4

the most important facts or principles or ideas that support something
Eg: This document will form the b_____for our discussion.
Discrimination on the b____ of race, gender, age or disability is not allowed.

Answer 4

basis (n)
/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/
plural bases /ˈbeɪ.siːz/
form the basis for
on the basis of

Question 5

suitable or not suitable for a particular situation
Eg: I_ k_______ w____tradition, they always have turkey on Christmas Day.
The modern furniture was o___ o_ k_____ w___ the old house.

Answer 5

in/out of keeping with sth (idiom)

Question 6

build/increase/raise awareness

Answer 6

heighten awareness

Question 7

to make something bad such as pain or problems less severe
Eg: The drugs did nothing to a_________ her pain/suffering.
In Cuba, ecotourism has the potential to a_________ poverty by bringing money into the economy and creating jobs.

Answer 7

alleviate (v)
/əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

Question 8

a fault or a failure to reach a particular standard
Eg: Whatever his s_____________s as a husband, he was a good father to his children.
In terms of South America, it might be the place which shows the s_____________s of ecotourism.

Answer 8

shortcoming (n) [ C usually plural ]
/ˈʃɔːtˌkʌm.ɪŋ/

Question 9

the fact of experiencing something or being affected by it because of being in a particular situation or place
Eg: You should always limit your e_________ to the sun.
She gradually became deaf after lengthy e__________ to noise in the workplace.

Answer 9

exposure (n)
/ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒər/
exposure to

Question 10

something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen
Eg: Passing a written test is a p___________ for taking the advanced course.
Public support is a p___________ for/to the success of this project.

Answer 10

prerequisite (n) = requirement
/ˌpriːˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/

Question 11

a group of people who share a characteristic, usually age
Eg: It is suggested that the promotion of Indonesian ecotourism products should aim to reach these various c_______s of tourists.
a c_______ of 386 patients aged 65+

Answer 11

cohort (n)
/ˈkəʊ.hɔːt/

Question 12

great beauty that attracts admiration and attention
Eg: They bought a decaying 16th-century manor house and restored it to its original s__________.
Kodai is an ultimate s__________ spot for those who love being close to mother nature.
the splendors of Venice

Answer 12

splendour (n)
/ˈsplen.dər/