Tourism wasn’t as important as it is today.In the past,only people with a good deal of money could travel on holidays to your countries.More people travel today than in the past because there is growing middle class in many parts of the world;that is to say,people now have more money for travel.Special plane doesn’t travel for the same reason as another.But most people enjoy seeing countries that are different from their own.They also like to meet new people and to taste new food.

Tourism causes many changes in a country and in people’s lives.People build new hotels and restaurants and train native men and women as guides to show visitors interesting places.There’re new nightclubs and other amusements.International tourism is clearly a big business.

55.In the old days _______ could travel to other countries.

A.boys and girls,men or women,young or old B.either kings or queens

C.both the poor and the rich D.nobody but those who had money

56.More people travel today than in the past because __________.

A.people have become interested in traveling B.traveling today is easier than in the past

C.people now have spare money for travel D.great changes have taken place in the world

57.What makes travel more attractive than before?

A.Travel by air to other countries is much cheaper today.

B.More guides are being trained to show beautiful spots.

C.Modern telegraph(电报)lines make travel less expensive

D.New hotels and restaurants have been built.

58.Which of the following statements is true according to the article?

A.Tourism won’t bring any changes in people’s mind.

B.People have some trouble in making journey.

C.With the development of tourism,great changes have taken place in many parts in the world

D.Tourism causes only some changes in clothing

答案

55-58 DCAC