阅读理解I love holidays! There's nothing better than jetting off to a foreign destination to visit the attractions it has on offer. Of course, I'm not alone. Millions of people are doing the same, and why not? The world has an amazing variety of must-see sights, from breathtaking natural scenery to impressive old cities. But the problem is that too many of us are visiting them at the same time, putting pressure on these delicate and ancient places. That's why a number of beauty spots and historic sites have been introducing charges or restrictions on the tourists who visit. There are many reasons for this: to reduce overcrowding, which can spoil the atmosphere of a place, to manage wear and tear on old buildings, to tidy up the mess that visitors leave behind, or-as some may suggest-creating tourist traps to make more money out of the visitors. The famous Italian city of Venice with its picturesque canals has, for example, introduced an entry fee of up to€10 for short-stay tourists. Venetians have long complained that mass tourism is wearing out the city. Now, passengers arriving by cruise ship will have to pay a "landing tax" which Mayor Luigi Brugnaro says, "would generate much-needed income to keep the city clean."Many cities in Europe already charge an occupancy tax on tourists who stay in hotels and guest houses. In the UK, Edinburgh is hoping to do the same, controversially making it the first city in the country to do so. This tax that is usually charged per person per night of accommodation raises money to help protect the environment, pay for infrastructure (基础建设), or promote tourism. In Italy's capital city, Rome, new laws are being introduced to clamp down on bad tourist behavior, which some argue is spoiling the look and feel of the city. Rules include banning drinking water from fountains and attaching "love padlocks" to bridges. As more of us can now afford to travel, global tourist destinations are going to get busier, so maybe new taxes and laws are going to be a necessary part of the sightseeing experience.
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Why do many attractions introduce charges or restrictions on tourists?
A . To relieve stress on the fine and old places.
B . To adopt a hunger- marketing strategy.
C . To pay for cruise ship and accommodation.
D . To include a necessary part of sightseeing.
(2)
Why does the author mention Edinburgh?
A . To stress the importance of tourism.
B . To give another example of tourist tax.
C . To encourage people to pay tax.
D . To recommend hotels and guest houses.
(3)
Which word could best replace the underlined phrase "clamp down on" in paragraph 5?
A . Spoil.
B . Spot.
C . Prohibit.
D . Promote.
(4)
What may be the author's opinion about the new taxes and laws?
A . They will lead to more crowded sites.
B . The effect will die down.
C . They will encounter strong opposition.
D . The trend will spread out.
答案: A
B
C
D