IELTS reading inference Practice
What is the main problem with 'economic leakage' described in Paragraph B?
Question type: multiple choice · Difficulty: beginner
- A. It causes damage to the local environment.
- B. It stops tourists from enjoying their holiday.
- C. It means money spent by tourists does not stay in the local area.
- D. It forces local people to work in the tourism industry.
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Paragraph B defines 'economic leakage' as what 'occurs when the money spent by tourists does not stay within the local community.' It gives examples of money going to overseas headquarters or being used to import foreign goods, confirming that the central problem is the money leaving the local area.