HAND-WRITING A LETTER IS A PASTIME THAT IS BEGINNING TO DIE OUT.A...
24. Hand-writing a letter is a pastime that is beginning to die out.
A. go away
B. remove
C. preserve
D. disappear
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The tourist industry is considered to be the world’s largest industry. The direct
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_______
impact of the industry, including accommodation, transportation, entertainment, and attractions, is worth
trillions of dollars every year. The statistics show that the number of international tourist arrivals
worldwide reached 1.04 billion in 2012.
Such large numbers of tourists, however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, in the
Alps the many thousands of skiers are
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_______ the mountains they come to enjoy. Even parts of
Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered with old food tins, tents, and pieces of
equipment that have been thrown away. At a time when we have greater freedom to travel
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ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays without causing damage
to their destinations.
Now there is a new holiday guide
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_______ Holidays That Don’t Cost the Earth. It tells you
how you can be a responsible tourist by asking your travel agent or your tour operator the right questions
before you book a holiday.