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Question 6 - 15.
Read the passage about green and sustainable tourism and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Vietnam's tourism sector has seen significant growth in recent years, with increasing numbers of both international and domestic visitors. However, this growth has put pressure on the environment and cultural heritage, particularly in rapidly developing tourist destinations. To address these challenges, the country is shifting towards green tourism, emphasizing sustainability and responsibility towards nature and local communities.
Studies show that many tourists are increasingly conscious of their environmental impact. A 2020 European Commission report found that 82% of EU citizens were willing to adjust their habits to ensure sustainable tourism, such as reducing waste, paying extra to protect the environment, and supporting local communities. Similarly, a survey by Vietnam's National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) revealed that 76% of international tourists were ready to reduce waste, 62% would buy local products, and 45% preferred eco-friendly travel options like low-impact vehicles and off-peak season visits.
In Vietnam, the trend towards green tourism is gaining traction, with more tourists seeking outdoor activities that allow them to enjoy nature while minimizing their impact. The COVID-19 pandemic has further motivated domestic tourists to adopt more sustainable travel behaviors, with 88% of them embracing green tourism practices, according to Booking.com.
[I] Several Vietnamese destinations have pioneered green tourism initiatives. [II] For example, Hoi An has promoted "no plastic waste" hotels and aims to reduce plastic waste by 13-15% annually, targeting zero plastic by 2025. [III] Additionally, green tours such as garbage collection boat tours in Hoi An, cave exploration in Phong Nha-Ke Bang, and turtle watching tours in Con Dao are attracting tourists. [IV]
Vietnam's government supports this shift towards sustainability through its National Action Plan on Green Growth (2021-2030) and tourism strategies emphasizing eco-tourism, community-based tourism, and the use of clean energy. Experts suggest that investment in green tourism technologies, promotion of eco-friendly products, and public awareness campaigns are essential to furthering the sustainable tourism agenda.
Ultimately, green tourism in Vietnam aims to create immersive experiences that benefit both tourists and local communities while preserving the environment for future generations.
The word "conscious" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ____________.
selfish
nervous
worried
aware
Giải thích Linear thinking
🥸 Lưu ý: Các câu hỏi từ vựng khó thường hỏi lớp nghĩa thứ 2 của từ → cần hiểu nghĩa của từ trong ngữ cảnh để làm bài nhé. Ứng dụng 😎 Linearthinking để giải quyết câu hỏi:
Step 1: Understand the question ✏️ Read structure: S - Nhiều khách du lịch many tourists V - ngày càng (?) về tác động môi trường của họ are increasingly conscious of their environmental impact . A 2020 European Commission report found that S 82% of EU citizens V - sẵn lòng thay đổi thói quen were willing to adjust their habits Mục đích - đảm bảo du lịch bền vững to ensure sustainable tourism
🔮 Predict meaning:
“willing to adjust their habits to ensure sustainable tourism” (sẵn sàng thay đổi thói quen để du lịch bền vững) → chỉ khi nhận thức/biết rõ tác động môi trường thì họ mới thay đổi hành vi.
Từ conscious mang nét nghĩa biết rõ/nhận thức về tác động của mình. → Dự đoán nghĩa: nhận thức/biết, để ý.
Step 2: Compare with options ✅ D. aware => Nghĩa là nhận thức/biết rõ; khớp trực tiếp với Predict “nhận biết tác động môi trường”. ❌ A. selfish => ích kỷ; ngược sắc thái với hành vi “giảm rác/bảo vệ môi trường”. ❌ B. nervous => lo lắng/căng thẳng; nói về cảm xúc, không phải “nhận thức/biết rõ”. ❌ C. worried => lo ngại; nghiêng về cảm xúc sợ hại, không đúng trọng tâm “aware of (nhận biết về)”.