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World Ecotourism in the developing courtiers

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World Ecotourism in the developing courtiers

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The Ecotourism Society defines ecotourism as “a responsible travel to natural areas which conserves the environment and improves the welfare of local people”. It is recognised as being particularly conducive to enriching and enhancing the standing of tourism, on the basis that this form of tourism respects the natural heritage and local populations and are in keeping with the carrying capacity of the sites. Cuba is undoubtedly an obvious site for ecotourism, with its picturesque beaches, underwater beauty, countryside landscapes, and ecological reserves. An educated population and improved infrastructure of roads and communications add to the mix. In the Caribbean region, Cuba is now the second most popular tourist destination. In terms of South America, it might be the place which shows the shortcoming of ecotourism. Histoplasma capsulatum (see chapter “Histoplasmosis and HIV”), a dimorphic fungus, is the most common endemic mycosis the United States,(12) and is associated with exposure to a bat or bird droppings. Most recently, outbreaks have been reported in healthy travelers who returned from Central and South America after engaging in recreational activities associated with spelunking, adventure tourism, and ecotourism. It is quite often to see tourists neglected sanitation while travelling. After engaging in high-risk activities, boots should be hosed off and clothing placed in airtight plastic bags for laundering. HIV-infected travelers should avoid risky behaviors or environments, such as exploring caves, particularly those that contain bat droppings. Nowhere is…

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Use the information in the passage to match the place (listed A-D) with opinions or deeds below.

1.a place to improve local education to help tourists

2.a place suitable for both rich and poor travelers

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  1. 1

    A

    In paragraph B which discusses Cuba's ecotourism, it states that this kind of tourism is a chance for environmental education for both locals and tourists.

  2. 2

    D

    The silent generation and baby boom generation are described as wealthy people who travel to relieve their stress. This refers the rich travelers in the question. Second, the X generation, in contrast, love to do ecotours as backpackers with little money.

  3. 3

    C

    Mycoses is a disease caused by fungus which is common in the US. In recent times, there are reports of fungus epidemics from healthy travelers returning from South America after taking ecotourism.

  4. 4

    B

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  5. 5

    A

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  6. 6

    C

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    D

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    A

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    B

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    adventure

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    sustainable

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    tropical forest

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    illegal hunting

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