Question

1. read the passage below and answer the question that follows. tourism is often celebrated for boosting local economies, but it comes with significant downsides. popular tourist destinations are experiencing overcrowding, environmental damage, and the loss of cultural authenticity. in cities like venice, the constant influx of visitors has overstretched the infrastructure, while natural sites like the great barrier reef are suffering from pollution and overuse. while tourism can bring benefits, the harm it causes to the environment and local communities often outweighs the positives. what is the main argument of this passage? tourism always benefits the economy. tourism often does more harm than good. tourism has no impact on local economies. tourists should avoid all popular destinations. 3. which option below corrects the grammar mistakes in the following sentence? original 1 cant believe you finished your homework exclaimed my friend, you worked on it so quickly.

Explanation:

The passage lists both the positive (boosting local economies) and negative (environmental damage, overcrowding) impacts of tourism. It concludes that the negative impacts such as pollution, over - use of resources, and harm to natural and cultural sites often outweigh the benefits of tourism.

Answer:

Tourism often does more harm than good.