Read the following passage about responsible tourism and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to e...

Read the following passage about responsible tourism and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.

THE RISE OF PURPOSEFUL TRAVEL

        It is often said that travel broadens the mind. However, in recent years, a new wave of "purposeful travel" has emerged, suggesting that travel can also heal the planet. There is something compelling about combining leisure with conservation that makes it a powerful tool for environmental awareness.        

        [I] As you browse through travel brochures or scroll through Instagram, what kind of trips catch your eye? [II] The chances are that it's the ones offering authentic, hands-on experiences. [III] Tours that involve activities like tree planting or beach clean-ups are more likely to attract eco-conscious travelers than traditional sightseeing packages. [IV] Travel experts will tell you that modern tourists are no longer satisfied with just observing; they want to contribute. When it comes to selecting a destination, studies show that over 70% of travelers now prefer eco-friendly options. Although some critics argue that "voluntourism" can sometimes be superficial, the shift towards responsible travel does play a significant role in how we interact with local ecosystems. Organizing community-led tours to attach to travel itineraries is vital for any agency that wants to convey its commitment to sustainability to the maximum number of clients.

        It’s not only in the private sector that the power of responsible tourism is being recognized. Governments and NGOs in Vietnam are acknowledging the importance of community-based tourism in preserving natural heritage. Research into a recent project in the Mekong Delta, for example, found that it was homestay programs run by local farmers that were most effective in protecting mangrove forests. Whilst there is some apprehension amongst conservationists that increased footfall can disturb wildlife, specialists say that well-managed eco-tourism has huge potential for funding conservation efforts.

        Local communities and environmentalists have also long understood the benefits of this model. In an age of mass tourism, though, just visiting a natural site without giving back has been labeled by some as 'extractive tourism'. That is the idea that tourists will consume resources and leave waste without really thinking about the impact or engaging with the preservation efforts. The challenge for tour operators, locals, and policymakers is to develop a tourism strategy that includes breathtaking landscapes but is also comprehensive.

(Adapted from VnExpress International)

Question 31. Where in paragraph 2 does the following sentence best fit?

"This trend is especially relevant to the booming industry of eco-tourism in Southeast Asia."

         A. [I]                         B. [II]                                 C. [III]                                 D. [IV]

Question 32. The phrase "convey its commitment" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ____________.

         A. hide its promise                                         B. communicate its dedication

         C. withdraw its support                                 D. confuse its message

Question 33. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a preference of modern tourists?

         A. contributing to the destination                         B. observing passively

         C. eco-friendly options                                 D. hands-on experiences

Question 34. Which of the following best summarises paragraph 3?

A. Community-based tourism in Vietnam is praised for natural heritage protection and the potential of funding conservation, despite some concerns about wildlife disturbance.

B. Governments in Vietnam are appreciating tourism in the Mekong Delta to protect mangrove forests while conservationists are worried about wildlife disturbance.

C. Conservationists believe that any form of tourism is harmful to wildlife despite the potential of funding conservation according to the governments and NGOs in Vietnam.

D. Governments and NGOs in Vietnam support responsible tourism, believing community projects like homestays help conservation, especially in coastal areas.

Question 35. The word "that" in paragraph 3 refers to ____________.

         A. research                 B. homestay programs         C. Mekong Delta                 D. recent project

Question 36. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Most travelers today prefer traditional sightseeing packages over eco-tours.

B. Voluntourism is universally accepted as the perfect solution for environmental issues.

C. Sustainable travel has a significant impact in interaction with local ecosystems.

D. Over 70% of travelers avoid eco-friendly options due to high costs.

Question 37. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined part in paragraph 4?

A. Tourists tend to use up resources and litter without considering the consequences or supporting conservation.

B. If tourists were to engage in preservation, they wouldn't consume resources or leave waste irresponsibly.

C. Not until tourists use resources and leave waste do they start thinking about the impact of their visit.

D. Visitors may reduce resource use and waste while carefully considering their impact on the environment.

Question 38. The word "compelling" in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____________?

         A. urgent                 B. uninteresting                 C. persuasive                         D. powerful

Question 39. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

        A. Financial benefits of eco-tourism outweigh the risks to wildlife.

           B. Only travel agencies benefit from promoting sustainable tourism.

           C. Community-based tourism is rarely supported by official bodies.

           D. Sustainable tourism requires a deeper commitment to conservation.

Question 40. Which of the following best summarises the passage?

A. Purposeful travel has recently become popular, suggesting that tourism mainly educates travelers, as leisure activities like conservation projects are said to occasionally raise, rather than drive, environmental awareness and funding protection.

B. Purposeful travel is rising as tourists, governments, and communities increasingly support eco-friendly, community-based tourism that combines meaningful experiences with conservation and funding environmental protection while avoiding extractive travel practices.

C. Many modern tourists prefer authentic experiences such as clean-ups or tree planting, though some reports confusingly suggest that traditional sightseeing remains equally attractive to eco-conscious travelers and the governments and NGOs in Vietnam.

D. The Vietnamese government, NGOs, and communities recognize responsible tourism’s value, but debates remain over the question whether eco-tourism protects ecosystems or unintentionally increases environmental pressure and leads to widely extractive travel practices.