In recent decades, we have seen the cumulative effects and significant impacts generated by tourismin economic, environmental, and social-cultural aspects. Unfortunately, there is a tendency to believe thatthe economic impacts are often put forward in a positive light, the environmental impacts seen as negative,and the social-cultural impacts sometimes misunderstood or ignored. In fact, there can be both positiveand negative impacts.        To begin with, it is evident that tourism industry has the power to improve and vitalize localeconomies. Such effects include improved tax revenue and personal income, increased standards of living,improvement in local infrastructures, and more employment opportunities. However, let’s not be naïveabout the downside of it, including the seasonal and low-paying jobs and the fact that most profits go tothe multinational and internationally-owned corporations. Secondly, tourism does help with the protectionand conservation of natural environment. Nevertheless, there are also issues such as increase in water andenergy consumption, excessive pollution, and disruption of wildlife behavior. Finally, tourism allows forcross-cultural interaction which leads to further understanding and appreciation as well as tolerance ofcultural differences. For example, the inclusion of LGBT travel, investment in arts and culture, celebrationof Indigenous peoples, and community pride. Nonetheless, it also brings the change or loss of indigenousidentity and values, culture clashes, and ethical issues (such as an increase in sex tourism or theexploitation of child workers).        In a nutshell, tourism is always a double-edged sword. While reaping the benefits, we should raiseour awareness and take actions to cope with the several negative impacts of tourism.
【題組】71 What is NOT true about the impacts of tourism in the first paragraph?
(A) Tourism does not always boost economic growth.
(B) All environmental impacts are detrimental.
(C) There is misunderstanding about the social-cultural impacts.
(D) Tourism actually brings both positive and negative impacts.