IELTS Reading detail Practice
In the economic model of the Galápagos Islands, local guides are essential for...
Question type: sentence completion · Difficulty: intermediate
- A. managing hotel reservations.
- B. both conservation and the local economy.
- C. collecting the environmental fee from tourists.
- D. operating the boats for all tour groups.
Explanation Preview
Paragraph D explains that guides are 'deeply invested in the conservation of their natural heritage' and their employment 'directly channel[s] tourism expenditure into local hands'. This shows their dual role in conservation and the local economy.