No one wants badly behaved tourists blocking views, partying wildly in the streets or pricing local people out of their own cities. So, how to be a better tourist? Here are some ways.
Some residents in Barcelona have taken action against overtourism by getting a bus route removed from Google Maps — the buses would often end up too packed with sightseers for people to get home from work. That is not to say the city is off-limits. But try to understand what is driving the protests and upset of local people. You can travel anywhere with a desire to reduce the negative impact of your trip and increase the positives.
Do research before you go — you’ll get more out of the destination and it will be appreciated. Remember you are taking a holiday in someone else’s home. Travelling with respect earns you respect. Learn a few phrases of the local language — it’s a gesture, but gestures do matter. A little bit of understanding goes a long way.
Slow tourism is about spending more time in a destination, engaging in the local culture and getting to know local people. Instead of a city-only break, try to spend time in the surrounding countryside, too. For example, if you visit Jingdezhen, you can visit the city’s traditional craftspeople, and then spend a couple of nights in the region.
Paris and Rome will always be on tourists’ bucket lists, but part of the joy of travel is researching lesser-known destinations. Robert Frost said: “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” Richard Hammond, the founder of Green Traveller, says: “When I went to New Zealand, instead of hiking the 10 Great Walks, I researched 10 alternative walks. There was almost no one on them and the scenery was still pretty amazing.”
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1.1.What does the author suggest tourists do in the second paragraph?
A Remove the busiest bus route from the map.
B Try to avoid popular cities or countries.
C Do your best to make a positive impact.
D Take private cars rather than public buses.
解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“You can travel anywhere with a desire to reduce the negative impact of your trip and increase the positives.”可知，作者建议游客减少旅行的负面影响、增加积极的影响。故选C。
2.2.Which of the following can be a subtitle of Para. 3?
A Take the road less travelled.
B Think experience first.
C Be a slow tourist.
D Show respect.
解析：选D。D 段落大意题。根据第三段内容，尤其是“Remember you are taking a holiday in someone else’s home. Travelling with respect earns you respect.”可知，该段主要强调在旅行中要展示出尊重。故选D。
3.3.Why should people take slow tours?
A To deeply understand its culture.
B To enjoy the food better.
C To take more walks around.
D To communicate with local people.
解析：选A。A 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“Slow tourism is about spending more time in a destination, engaging in the local culture and getting to know local people.”可知，慢旅行是为了更多地了解当地的文化和当地的人。故选A。
4.4.How does the author prove his/her idea in the last paragraph?
A By listing data.
B By quoting sayings.
C By giving examples.
D By conducting surveys.
解析：选B。B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中引用的Robert Frost和Richard Hammond的话可知，作者在最后一段通过引经据典来证实自己的观点。故选B。
