Test
Providing
five-star luxury in the middle of a treasured wilderness without damaging the
environment might not be easy, but it is far from impossible. The King Pacific
Lodge in British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest proves that if enough care
and attention is taken, the task is within the reach of any tourist provider.
Unlike
many other hotel building projects no trees were cut down and no land was
wasted in order to build it.The Lodge does not have a permanent location but
sits on a floating barge towed into the sea bay in May, where it anchors till
September. Those wishing to stay in one of its seventeen rooms must access it
by boat or seaplane. Each guest staying at the Lodge is charged 3 %
conservation tax, but is rewarded by the chance to sight whales and bears. And
since these are the main attractions of the area and of the Lodge, the
management is well aware that in order to stay in business they must leave the
area untouched. In 2000, the Lodge management signed an agreement with the
native Gitga'at people by whom they were later adopted. Together they work for
the benefit of the area.The Lodge recognises the native tribe as the owners of
the land, pays the tribe for the use of their land and even supports the native
youth and employs the tribe's people.They, in turn, teach the newcomers about
the local culture.
The
King Pacific Lodge is one of a growing number of tourism companies that go
beyond purely minimising their environmental impact to win the approval of the
local community where they establish their business.These companies use
eco-friendly solutions to problems, and are careful to restrict their use of
resources and protect threatened species. Realising how destructive tourism can
be they want to avoid the love-it-to-death effect of tourism and leave a
lighter environmental footprint.
1 According to the text, luxury hotels
A usually have a positive effect on their
environment.
B are
more eco-friendly when they are difficult to reach
-C do not harm the environment if they are
carefully designed.
D are impossible to find in the middle of a
wilderness.
2 The King Pacific Lodge
A is situated far away from an important
wilderness.
B has
been created after careful consideration.
C is less luxurious than might be expected.
D is
based on a good example.
3 What is true about the
Lodge?
A It is located in an area without any trees.
B It can be moved from place to place.
C Guests have to pay extra for the flight to
get there.
D Guests can take part in conservation
programmes.
4 The Lodge management
A cooperate with the native people.
B
bought the land for a lot of money.
C do not care about the local culture.
D are
difficult to cooperate with.
5 Some of the native people
A did not want to sell their land.
B go to school to learn about the local
culture.
C work from a very early age.
D earn money at the Lodge.
6 According to the text,
the tourist industry
A ignores the importance of eco-friendly
tourism.
B will
always be a threat to the environment.
C can
limit the damage it does to the environment.
D is
in conflict with the local communities.
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