The graph shows that in 1950 there were more than 30 million international tourists. By 1970 this figure was more than 150 million and by 1985 it was just over 330 million.

 

Tourist destinations. Because it is generally more expensive to travel to distant countries, tourists are more likely to travel to countries near to home. So, for example, people in France are more likely to visit Germany or Britain, rather than South America or China.

 

 

Q1: Look at the graph and find out the number of international tourists in 1975 and 1980.

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Q2: look at the charts of tourist destinations. Which area was the third most popular destination after Europe and East Asia and the Pacific? Find the number and the percentage of tourists who went there.

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Q3: How many tourists visited countries in the Middle East in 1985? What percentage was it?

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Q4:Give the meanings of the new words .

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