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Tourism

/tˈʊˌrɪzəm/
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(noun) The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home.

Tourism is important to the economy of my country.
Tourism generated many new jobs.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The local economy depends heavily on ____, as thousands of visitors come to the region every single summer today.

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