local economy.Instead,profits return to the tour operators in wealthier countries.When the Maasai people in Tanzania were driven from their lands,some moved to city slums.Others now make a little money selling souvenirs or posing for photos. Problems like these were observed more than 20 years ago.But now some non-government organizations,tour operators and local governments are working together to begin correcting them.Tourists,too,are putting on the pressure. The result is responsible tourism,or "ethical tourism."Ethical tourism has people at its heart.New international agreements and codes of conduct can help protect the people's lands,homes,economies and cultures.The beginnings are small,though,and the problems are complex. But take heart.The good news is that everyone,including us,can play a part to help the local people in the places we visit.Tour operators and companies can help by making sure that local people work in good conditions and earn reasonable wages. They can make it a point to use only locally owned hotels,restaurants and guide services.They can share profits fairly to help the local economy.And they can involve the local people in planning and managing tourism. What can tourists do?First,we can ask tour companies to provide information about the conditions of local citizens.We can then make our choices and tell them why.And while we're abroad,we can: Buy local foods and products,not imported ones. O Pay a fair price for goods and services and not bargain for the cheapest price. Avoid flaunting wealth. Ask before taking photographs of people. They are not just part of the landscape! Let's enjoy our vacation and make sure others do,too. Read Passage 4 and decide whether the following statements are True or False.Write T for True and F for False against the number of each of the statements on your Answer Sheet. 21.The writer thinks dream vacations should only be spent abroad. 22.Many developing countries now depend on tourism for foreign income. 23.Local people in Myanmar were well paid to leave their lands. 24.Local people in the tourist industry are usually provided with low-paying work. 25.Some government organizations,tour operators and local governments are working together to begin correcting the problems caused by tourism. 671local economy. Instead , profits return to the tour operators in wealthier countries. When the Maasai people in Tanzania were driven from their lands, some moved to city slums. Others now make a little money selling souvenirs or posing for photos. Problems like these were observed more than 20 years ago. But now some non-government organizations, tour operators and local governments are working together to begin correcting them. Tourists, too , are putting on the pressure. The result is responsible tourism , or "ethical tourism. " Ethical tourism has people at its heart. New international agreements and codes of conduct can help protect the people' s lands, homes, economies and cultures. The beginnings are small , though , and the problems are complex. But take heart. The good news is that everyone , including us, can play a part to help the local people in the places we visit. Tour operators and companies can help by making sure that local people work in good conditions and earn reasonable wages. They can make it a point to use only locally owned hotels, restaurants and guide services. They can share profits fairly to help the local economy. And they can involve the local people in planning and managing tourism. What can tourists do? First , we can ask tour companies to provide information about the conditions of local citizens. We can then make our choices and tell them why. And while we're abroad , we can: • Buy local foods and products, not imported ones. • Pay a fair price for goods and services and not bargain for the cheapest price. • Avoid flaunting wealth. • Ask before taking photographs of people. They are not just part of the landscape! Let' s enjoy our vacation and make sure others do , too. Read Passage 4 and decide whether the folJowing statements are True or False. Write T for True and F for False against the number of each of the statements on your Answer Sheet. 21. The writer thinks dream vacations should only be spent abroad. 22. Many developing countries now depend on tourism for foreign income. 23. Local people in Myanmar were well paid to leave their lands. 24. Local people in the tourist industry are usually provided with low-paying work. 25. Some government organizations, tour operators and local governments are working together to begin correcting the problems caused by tourism. 671