阅读下列短文,从题中所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Community-based tourism (CBT) is a type of sustainable (可持续的) tourism where residents invite travelers to visit or stay in their communities with the purpose of providing an experience of the local cultures and traditions. These communities are often rural and economically struggling, and CBT gives them the opportunity to take full ownership of their area's individualized tourist industry as business owners, managers, service providers, and employees. Most importantly, it ensures that the economic benefits go directly towards local families. Surveys show that travelers are becoming more interested in sustainable travel trends and supporting small businesses and unique communities. American Express poll of travelers in Australia, Canada. India Japan, Mexico and the U.K, found that 68% plan to be more aware of sustainable travel companies, while 72% want to help improve tourism revenue (收入) in the local economies of the destinations they visit. CBT differs slightly from ecotourism and voluntourism. Rather than focusing specifically on nature or charity, CBT is meant to benefit the community and its environments as a whole, From the traveler's perspective, CBT offers the chance to immerse (沉浸)oneself in local cultures and participate in a completely unique tourism experience. Responsible Travel. a UK-based activism company that has fostered sustainable travel opportunities since 2001. says that CBT can enable tourists to discover culture and wildlife, they might not have experienced in traditional travel situations. "For many, there is nothing like making a connection with people whose lives are so very different to our own," the organization writes. "Traditional communities often have far more to teach us about our society and our life than we can teach them about our world." CBT is often developed by the destination's local government but can also get assistance from non-profit organizations. other community members private funding, or even partnerships with travel companies. Most of the time, community. Based tourism projects are successful due to cooperation between the community and some kind of louries experts.
(1)
In which aspect does the CBT benefit the community?
A . Preserving the local cultures.
B . Helping local families to make money.
C . Providing funds for charity organizations
D . Improving the development of natural resources
(2)
What can travelers expect to do when they participate in CBT?
A . Provide community service.
B . Volunteer as environmentalists.
C . Discover business opportunities.
D . Learn more about life and society!
(3)
What's the last paragraph mainly about?
A . How CBT works.
B . How people like CBT.
C . What CBT really means.
D . What contributes to CBT.
(4)
What's the author's attitude towards CBT?
A . Favorable.
B . Uninterested.
C . Skeptical
D . Disapproving.
答案: B
D
D
A