Miah’s Reading Comprehension Assessment
Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.
True, False, or Not Given
1. The 21st century has experienced tremendous increase in mass tourism.
2. Geotourism may cause a severe problem to the increased risks and endangerment of tourist sites.
3. Jonathan Tourtellot, who founded the Destination Stewardship Center, launched the geotourism approach.
4. The term ‘geotourism’ was coined by Tourtellot to describe his primary plan of action.
5. Tourtellot suggests geotourism will be ineffective in managing tourism growth in previously less-visited locations.
Short Answers (No more than 3 words and/or a number)
6. What in Tourtellot’s opinion about managing tourism is going to simple become larger?
7. What is geotourism described as opposed to mass tourism?
8. What do chain restaurants potentially lack?
9. What issue exists with tourism money for the local economy?
10. How is geotourism characterized between travelers and locals?
Match the Headings
11. Discusses the characteristics of geotourism
12. Explains the concept of geotourism and who advocates the approach.
Types of Tourism
Complete the table below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for each answer.
| Type of Tourism | Main Focus |
|---|---|
| Ecotourism | |
| “Keep everything the way it is.” | |
| Sustains and enhances the geographical character of a place. | |
| Particularly, the environment, heritage, aesthetics, culture, and well-being of local people. |
Summary Completion
Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
When tourism is well managed, it can actually help a place by encouraging appreciation for its unique features such as historic sites, landscapes, and local cuisine. Tourists contribute to the and distinctiveness of a destination when they support local businessnesses instead of international . Tourism can also something new that didn’t exist before. A good example is the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California, which attracts about visitors annually and raised awareness about marine life.
