Writing Task 2 - IETLS : -------------------- (You should spend about 40minutes on this task.) Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. The tourism industry has grown enormously over the last fifty years, and there are few places which are unaffected by it. However, tourism rarely benefits the countries which tourists visit. To what extent do you agree or disagree? You should use your own ideas, knowledge, and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence. (You should write at least 250 words) ----------------------------------------------- Sample Answer : -------------- The growth of tourism means that nowadays most countries have a tourist industry and for many countries it is an essential sector of their economy. However, like any major industry, tourism may have some drawbacks. I strongly oppose that it rarely benefits countries. On the contrast, I am in favour of, for a number of reasons, the vast majority of countries derive great benefit from it. Another reason is that tourism provides regular employment from many local people who might otherwise be unemployed. They can find work in restaurants or hotels, or with tourist agencies as guides or drivers, for example, and earn regular wages. This, on the other hand, means that they may be able to save money and improve their standard of living. The main reason is that tourists spend money in the country and this allows local businesses as restaurants, bars and taxi companies to flourish. In turn, other businesses, food suppliers or petrol stations, including, may be established in order to provide services to support the companies which cater for tourists. In other words, the whole economy of the region develops. A final reason is that in order for tourists to be able to visit remote areas, roads, airports and hotels have to be built and local people also benefit by being able to use these new facilities. Furthermore, when communications improve, it becomes possible for other industries to move into the area, bringing with them more employment opportunities and increase prosperity. A second reason why I am against tourism is that visitors from outside bring fresh ideas and different ways of doing things to the local community. For example, local people may learn from tourists. In contrast, visitors learn about the local people and culture, and return home with a deeper understanding of the host country. In conclusion, I firmly support that governments should encourage tourism because of the opportunities it offers for ordinary people to improve their quality of life. --------------- End of Essay ---------------- Enjoy! Thank for visiting!
Posted on: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 08:32:20 +0000
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