In many countries, especially tourism-driven ones, there has been a long-lasting controversy over the matter of whether cultural traditions such as historical sites should be commercialized and used as tourist attractions. While I agree with the idea that to some extent, tourism exerts a negative influence on the culture of a country, I would argue that only through this business sector can such valuable assets be preserved for posperity.
On the one hand, opponents of cultural tourism claim that it would have destructive effects on the host country’s culture. Essentially, both tangible cultural traditions such as royal palaces and intangible ones like traditional music were established and uphold by a restricted group of indigenous people who show deep appreciation for their own assets. Conversely, exposuring such cultural items to the wider public inevitably means that they are more prone deviations and damages. For instance, craftmen, with a view to catering for tourists’ preferences, might create artifacts whose traits differ from the conventional products’. The pressing issues of vandalism and desecration of historic buildings commited by travellers is another example sufficing to illustrate this point.
On the other hand, those who support cultural-based tourism maintain that this is the only means with which the preservation of traditions could be achieved. Any cultural value would require the public’s recognition and physical upkeep in order to last. Through introducing foreign visitors to the tangible and intangible cultural values of the native, not only can those values be appreciated by a wider group of people, but they would also receive better maintenance thanks to the tax revenues generated from the tourism sector. Japan and South Korea are two high-profile examples of countries that have effectively values incorporated their traditional in tourism, attracting a large number of visitors from overseas by means of their culture, while widely promoting their traditional assets to foreigners.
To sum up, while tourist-generated degradation of traditional values is an unwanted consequence of culture-based tourism, this business plays a pivotal role in the preservation of such values.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many casesm the people being monitoredd are unaware that this is happening. Do you thinj the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Last month you had a holiday abroad where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends.
In your letter:
thank them for the photos and for the holiday
explain why you didn’t write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you.
Some people believe that using modern technology (digital photographs, blogs) is the best way to record and remember important personal events. Others think traditional methods (making photo albums, writing diaries) are better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More people today put their personal and private information online (address, telephone number, credit card number) to do everyday activities such as banking, shopping, and socializing. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places like libraries, shop and on public transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some Children spend a long time each day on their smartphone. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people state that in the period of developed IT, it is normal for teenagers to spend a lot of time on such modern gadgets as smart phones and laptops, while others say that it is a bad habit with negative consequences. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
This days,children have easy access to home computers,tablets, and smartphones and mane spend a large part of free time using these devices. Discuss the disadvantages and advantages of this situation and give your opinion.
he displays graphs give data concerning samrtphone ownership concerning smartphone ownership as a percentage of population in a country from 2000 to 2010, and by level of education for the years 2000 and 2010.
2024) There have been some problems with the public transport you use to commute daily.
Write a letter to the manager of the public transport company.
In your letter:
describe the problems
explain how these problems are affecting you and others
suggest what could be done about it
give me analysis and photo transcpition
Some children spend a long time each day on their smartphones. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
The use of mobile phones should be banned in public space such as libraries, transportations, and shops. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In today's distil age, anyone with a smart phone can capture and share photographs. This accessibility to photography demolishes the value of professional photographer to extend to agree or disagree.
n today’s world many people own a smartphone. Do you think the advantages of owning a smartphone outweigh the disadvantages?
The line graph below shows the percentage of households in one country using four different types of electronic systems (cell phones, computers, tablets, and MP3 players) between 1995 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some prople consider price as the most important thing to think about when buying a product (such as a cell phone) or service (e.g. medical treatment). Do you agree or disagree?
The table gives information about percentage of mobile phone owners using various mobile phone features.
In today's world many people own a smartphone. Do you think the advantages of owning a smart phone outweigh the disadvantages.
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagram below shows the process of photosynthesis. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Some people say that because we can now watch films on our phones, there is no reason to go to the cinema. Others say that films should be seen in a cinema in order to be fully enjoyed. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The graph gives information about the amount of time spent by mobile phone users in China on various media and forms of entertainment.
The table shows the worldwide market share of the mobile phone market for manufacturers in the years 2005 and 2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, make comparisons where relevant.
Many people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places such as libraries, shops and public transport. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing ( for example, cell phone tracking and security camera). In many cases, The people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do u think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that communication by using computers and phones will have side effects on young people’s writing and reading skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
THE USE OF MOBILE PHONES IS AS ANTISOCIAL AS SMOKING. SMOKING IS BANNED IN CERTAIN PLACES SO MOBILE PHONE SHOULD BE BANNED LIKE SMOKING. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE.
People can use a mobile phones to answer work and home calls at any place or seven days a week. Do you think there are more negative or positive effects on both individuals and society.
The use of smartphone is decreasing our collective intelligence because we are reliant on the technology and not our own minds. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some children spend hours every day on smartphones. Why is this case ? Do you think is a positive or negative dvelopment?
Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema. Discuss both these views and give youe own opinion.
The increase in mobile phone use in recent years has transformed the way we live, communicate and do business. Mobile phones can also be the cause of social or medical problems. What forms do these problems take? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of mobile phones? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays it is possible to use computers and mobile phones for automatic language translation, and there is no need for human translators and interpreters. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
More and more people today want to buy goods, such as clothes and smartphones, with well-known brand names. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative development?
In some countries, young people are not only richer, but also Sephora and healthier than even before however, they are less happy. What do you think are the causes of this? What solution do you suggest?
Some old people today struggle with use of modern technologies such as smartphones and cmputers. What is the cause of this? What are some possible solutions?
Some people say that technological gadgets like smart phones have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that they have made life more complex and stressful. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The use of smartphones is decreasing our collective intelligence because we are reliant on the technology not on our own minds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people these days have computer, laptop, and telephone at their home for work. Do you think working from home has more advantage or disadvantage?
Some people believe that cell phone should be for personal use only others however feel cell phones should be used mostly for work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
You recently went on a trip with a friend and you both took some photographs.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Ask your friend to send you a particular photograph
Explain why you need that particular photograph
Tell your friend what happened to your copy of it
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Brendan,
The charts below illustrate the market share of different smartphone brands in Russia and the amount imports that occurred in three consecutive years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monigor what people are saying and doing(for example through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
ou had some photos of your family taken by a
professional photographer.
Write a letter to the
photographer. In your letter:
• Say that you liked their photos of your family
• Ask them to be your photographer at a special family event
• Give them the details of the event.
Many people think technological devices such as smartphones , tablets and mobiles phone brings more disadvantages than advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Most people today communicate using mobile phones and computers, and this has affected their need to meet face- to- face. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantage
Some people consider price as most important thing to think about when buying product (such as cell phone) or service (eg medical treatment). Do you agree or disagree?
Some conversations are easier to have in person, while other conversations are easier on phone or by text messaging. Do you find this to be true? why or why not? In what situations do you prefer one mode of communication over another? Give reasons to support your opinion?
Students nowadays can get large quantities of information from mobile phones. Despite this, many people think that they should not be allowed to use them in the classroom. To what extent do you agree ar disagree?