Questões de Língua Inglesa do ano 2011

some of the historic events that took place in late 19th century and after World War II became key factors in the development of tourism.

the industry of tourism was already fully developed in late 19th century Britain.

the history of tourism shows that governments and tourist authorities were very aware of all its economic potential well before World War II.

travel has always been synonymous with what we nowadays call tourism.

ancient Romans could only afford to visit nearby seaside resorts.

can be also spelled as the dark ages, without resulting in any change in meaning in this context.

alludes to a period in the tourist industry when business was rather slow and there was a general feeling of pessimism.

means any period, real or imaginary, of great personal sadness and frustration.

refers to human beings’ old age, when they are approaching their death.

describes a particular chronological age in history.

a neolithic man.

archaic men or women.

pre-historic human beings.

an aboriginal male or female individual.

a primordial manly person.

ancient Romans escaped the heat of the eruptions of Pompeii and Herculaneum volcanoes taking trips to their villas in the suburbs of Rome.

efficient and affordable means of transport have provided one of the basic requisites for the rise of modern tourism.

middle class English people have always been passionate about international travel.

the industry of tourism suffered a drastic decline during the Dark Ages.

the Industrial Revolution increased the living standards of the working classes allowing them, for the first time in history, to take trips for pleasure abroad.

staring at something stupidly.

taking something for granted.

spraying something with paint.

enjoying something immensely.

considering something as sacred.