Read the following passage. For each of the questions, complete the notes using the list of words, A – H, below. There are some words that you don’t need.
Costa Rica is said to be the perfect place for eco-tourism. Roughly ¼ of the entire territory of Costa Rica is protected areas, consisting of national parks, wildlife refuges, and biological reserves that captivate lovers of eco-tourism activities. Costa Rica is also said to make up approximately 5% of the Earth’s biodiversity. This country also has got 12 different ecosystems ranging from majestic volcanoes, Pacific and Caribbean beaches, tropical dry, wet and rain forests, mangroves, wetlands and coral reefs.
Among all the eco-tourism activities in Costa Rica, a tour around Costa Rica’s organic coffee plantations is still the best way to not only enjoy local fare but learn about how the nation produces its fresh ingredients. Many coffee farms utilize natural compost and solar energy and a variety of tours that support organic farming and fair trade are available.
When you’ve finished going on a hike through the jungle-like fields of the coffee plantations, you can enjoy the view of the country’s lush green forests with zip-lining. This is an exceptional recreational activity that involves riding a steel cable on a protective seat while observing birds, waterfalls, and flora. If you seek the thrill of an adventure, check out one of Costa Rica’s volcanoes. The unique environment around these volcanoes nurtures a breeding ground for rich biodiversity that you won’t be able to see anywhere else in the world.
A. 5 percent B. wildlife refuges C. hiking D. eco-tourism
E. twelve F. zip lining G. a quarter H. ecosystems
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Costa Rica is one of the most popular destinations for __(1)___ . Nature reserves cover __(2)__ of Costa Rica. It’s also home to about __(3)__ of the planet’s flora and fauna. The country has got a diversity of __(4)_. Some special options for eco-tourists include: visiting organic coffee plantations, __(5)__ through a forest or exploring the unique biodiversity around volcanoes.