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第二单元 生态旅游pleasure cruiser 游轮 the International Ecotourism Society 国际生态旅游协会 sightseeing 观光 sustainable tourism 可持续观光 holiday-making/vacationing 度假 wildlife tourism 野生生物旅游 check in at a hotel 登记入住旅馆 green tourism 绿色观光 appropriate tourism 适宜的旅游 responsible tourism 负责的旅游 nature tourism 自然旅游 wilderness tourism 荒野旅游 adventure tourism 探险旅游 scientific tourism 科考旅游 cultural tourism 文化旅游 agro-tourism 农业旅游 rural tourism 乡村旅游 marine ecosystems 海洋生态系统 coastal ecosystems 沿海生态系统 estuarine ecosystems 河口生态系统 island ecosystems 岛屿生态系统 the marvelous sight(s) of the world世界奇观 英译汉 ( 一 ) Ecotourism Thinking about going off the beaten path 1for your next vacation? If so, you might be one of the many people who2 are enjoying a relatively new mode of travel known as ecotourism. As the name implies, ecotourism focuses on conserving the ecology and natural heritage of tourist destinations. In addition, ecotourism features indigenous cultures and promotes ways for local communities3 to control and maintain their resources. In the past, vacationers usually spend their time4 staying at luxury hotels and visiting famous landmarks5 and museums in cities such as New York, Paris and Tokyo. Others preferred to relax on the beautiful beaches of Hawaii or the deck of a cruise ship in the sunny Caribbean6. There was little interaction with the local people and overcrowding often spoiled the natural beauty of popular vacation spots. In addition, excessive commercialization turned many places into tourist traps. Since the early 1980s, however, adventure-oriented and nature-based vacation activities have become increasingly popular. Developing alongside a global rise in environmental consciousness and respect for cultural diversity, ecotourism is the one of the fastest growing sectors7 of the travel and tourism industry. Mountain climbing in the Himalayas, roughing it 8on a wilderness expedition, trekking in the Amazon rainforest and whale watching on the high seas9 are attractive alternatives to