The Impact of Modern Travel Technology

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What is one of the undesirable consequences of increased ability to travel mentioned in the text?

  • Reduction in the cost of air travel
  • Feeling of guilt due to pollution caused by air travel (correct)
  • Decreased awareness of environmental impact
  • Improved safety measures for air travel

Which technology has opened up the whole world to keen travellers?

  • Train travel
  • Flying (correct)
  • Cruise ships
  • Car travel

What is a concern that some travellers may have related to increased ability to travel?

  • Reduced awareness of environmental issues
  • Improved cultural exchange
  • Environmental impact on tourist destinations (correct)
  • Decreased cost of flying

Why is the sheer ability to travel not guaranteed to lead to an increase in the amount of travel?

<p>Undesirable consequences of increased travel awareness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has rapidly developed in the last few decades?

<p>Flying (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What undesirable consequence of increased ability to travel is mentioned in the text?

<p>Increased environmental impact on tourist destinations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concern may some travellers have related to increased ability to travel?

<p>Prospect of hi-jackings or terrorist attacks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the sheer ability to travel not guaranteed to lead to an increase in the amount of travel, according to the text?

<p>Possibility of undesirable consequences such as hi-jackings or terrorist attacks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main barrier for Shak to get his cats sterilised?

<p>Financial constraint (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Ms. Shelby Doshi emphasize to potential cat adoptees?

<p>The importance of providing a proper standard of care which comes with significant financial commitment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Mr. Shak do to manage the cost of caring for his cats?

<p>Utilizes affordable methods such as cat-proofing his gate with materials from his workplace (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention the ban on cat ownership in HDB flats?

<p>To emphasize the challenges faced by cat owners in HDB environments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated monthly cost of cat food mentioned in the text?

<p>$800 per month (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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