The Greek historian Herodotus is said to have made one of the earliest lists of the Seven Wonders of the World.These were man-made structures，including the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.More recent times saw natural alternatives to these wonders of classical architecture proposed：waterfalls，mountains，canyons，reefs.Dramatic landscapes，features and wildlife，and the pleasure and excitement they offer to visitors，are staples （主要部分） of tourism.
As environmental awareness has risen，attitudes to such sightseeing have changed.Yes，it is exciting to visit remote forests or spot rare species.But travelling to very distant destinations is carbon-intensive when flights or long road journeys are involved，and conservation can be made more difficult as well as assisted by sightseers.There is a balance to be struck，and some governments and businesses around the world try to maximise the benefits while minimising the harm.Colombia，for example，recently introduced laws aimed at promoting sustainable tourism.
Most of us understand better than ever that there are costs as well as benefits associated with exploring.One of the six pledges （誓言） proposed by an environmental campaign launched last month，The Jump，is to "holiday local"，taking short flights once every three years and long flights very rarely.Fortunately，the UK's 15 national parks，86 areas of outstanding natural beauty （known in Scotland as national scenic areas），and countless other landscapes that are without formal status，but beloved nonetheless，mean that there is no shortage of special places for domestic nature tourists to visit — while a host of European beauty spots are accessible by rail.
One recent survey found that Windsor Great Park and Kew have become Britain's most popular attractions，while Covid has created difficulties for indoor spaces which do not apply to outdoor ones.
As we face an environmental emergency that grows ever more dangerous，it is essential to cultivate （培養(yǎng)） appreciation for nature that surrounds us.In a small way，holiday outings to watch dragonflies，kingfishers or seals，or be surrounded by trees that are coming into leaf，could help us to focus on what matters.
（1）Why does the author mention the Greek historian？ BB
A．To compare historic and modern structures.
B．To bring natural wonders into focus.
C．To show the change in architectural style.
D．To reveal the popularity of tourism.
（2）What did Colombia recently do？ DD
A．It stepped up efforts to conserve rare species.
B．It introduced laws aimed at stimulating the tourism industry.
C．It banned sightseers from going to remote forests.
D．It reduced people's negative impacts on the environment.
（3）What is the author's attitude toward The Jump's goal？ AA
A．Optimistic.
B．Concerned.
C．Critical.
D．Uninterested.
（4）What is the best title for the text？ AA
A．Nature tourism：travel lightly
B．Eco-friendly tourism during Covid
C．Discovery of European beauty spots
D．International tourism：wait before setting out
【答案】B；D；A；A
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