IELTS reading detail Practice
What is the primary cause of 'economic leakage' as described in Paragraph B?
Question type: multiple choice · Difficulty: intermediate
- A. A lack of interest from tourists in local culture.
- B. High local taxes on tourism businesses.
- C. Profits and payments for imported goods going to other countries.
- D. The high cost of conserving natural environments.
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Paragraph B states that leakage occurs through 'foreign ownership of tourism infrastructure, such as large hotel chains... where profits are sent back to corporate headquarters overseas' and because 'many islands must import a vast quantity of goods'. This directly corresponds to option C.