Many historical sites and museums are mainly visited by tourists instead of locals, what are the causes of this? Give solutions to attract locals visiting museums and historical sites
You recently booked a guided city tour for your family. However, the guide gave incorrect information about several landmarks and ignored some questions, which disappointed your group.
Write a letter to the tour company manager. In your letter:
•describe the problems with the tour guide’s service
•explain how it affected your experience
•suggest what the company could do to ensure better service in the future
It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environments, such as South Pole. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people believe that international tourism has negative implications on their countries. What is the reason for it? What can be done to change the negative attitude towads international tourism?
These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people like to travel outside of their countries. Others would rather travel to the tourist spots in their own country first before traveling abroad. Which do you prefer to do and why? Include specific details and examples to support your choice.
The chart below show the number of Japanese tourist travelling abroad between 1985 1995
A new generation of entrepreneurs believe that privately funded space tourism will be the next exciting development in space explonation. How true do you think this is? How would space tourism affect space explonation as we know it today? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart show requests for information at a tourist office in the United kingdom from january to june
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the sahara or the Antarctica. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places? (12GT-1; Vinoth M A) 11/01/21
Some people think that traditional culture can be destroyed as money-making attractions to tourists. However, others believe that it is the only way to save traditions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are going to take a short holiday in Singapore and you want to rent a holiday apartment while you are there. Write to the tourist information office. In your letter:
-Explain what you need.
-Say when you plan to be there.
-Ask for information about prices.
The maps below show the development of a small fishing village and its surrounding area into a large European tourist resort. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In recent years, responsible tourists have paid attention to preserving both the culture and the environment of the place they visit. However, some people say that it is impossible to be a responsible tourist. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as Sahara desert or antarctica . What are the benefits and disadvantages of people visiting there .
Some people think that foreign visitors should be charged more than locals when they visit culture and tourist attractions in a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The demand of oil and gas is increasing so there is need to search new sources of energy in untouched natural places. Do its advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Some people think that cultural traditions will be destroyed when they are used as money making machines aimed at tourist. Others believe it is the only way to save such traditions in the world today. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
As a result of tourism and the increasing number of people travelling, there is a growing demand for more flights. What problem does this have on the enviroment? What measures could be taken to solve the problems?
International tourism is now more common than ever before. Some feel that this is a positive trend, while others do not. To what extend do you agree with this?
The development of tourism cintributed to english becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to english becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advanvtage and disadvantages to hvaing one language in the world.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter,
•say which points in the article you agree with
•explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
•offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where condisions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert. What are the advantages and disvantages for the tourists?
Nowadays tourists and scientists can travel to remote natural environments such as the SOUTH pole. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists and not local people. Why is this the case? What can be done to attract local people? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
The charts show how tourism to two countries changed over a 50-year period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, international tourism has become an important source of income. However, it also has negative effects. Do the benefits of international tourism outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some say cultural traditions are destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions for tourists. Others say this is the only way to save such traditions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touh with other people and get news events.Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Organized tour to remote areas and community is increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for the local people and the environment?
The cost of international travel are decreasing and tourism is growing. What are the advantages and disadvantages of increasing tourism activity in different countries?
Many developing countries place a lot of importance on tourism. Why is this? Do you think that this is a positive or negative development?
Today, more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or Antarctica. What are the benefits and disadvantages for people who visit such places?
Many people around the world use social media to keep in touch with other people and get news event. Do you think the advantages outwwigh the disadvantages?
The tourist 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.
The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia´s share of the Japanese tourist markey. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The traditional life style of local people in developing countries is attracting and increasing the number of tourists to the countries which has the effect of preventing local people changing to modern ways. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that tourists should accept social and environment responsibility While others believe that tourists should not accept any responsiblity at all.To what Extend do you agree or disagree.
The table details the international tourist arrivals in millions in 8 countries in 2009 and 2010 and the changes (in percentages)
Many people around the woeld use social media everyday to keep in touch with other peoples and get news events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages ?
Tourism is an important industry which has developed the economies of countries in many parts of the world. What effect has tourism had on local communities? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money – making attractions aimed at tourists. Others believe it is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
This line graph represents the touristic flow to England who was willing to visit Brighton attractions.
31. International travel is becoming coming cheaper and countries are opening their doors to more and more tourist do the advantage of increased tourists outweigh disadvantages
Write a letter to the newspaper. İn your letter,
Say which points in the article you agree with,
Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres,
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
The two maps below show an island, befor and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
You recently visited a tourist attraction in another city. Write a letter to a friend describing your experience. In your letter:
Describe the tourist attraction you visited.
Explain why you chose to visit it.
Share your impressions and experiences.
Invite your friend to visit the attraction with you in the future.
You recently went on a sightseeing tour which you did not enjoy. Write a letter to the manager of the tour company. In your letter: *Explain why you chose that particular tour *Explain what you did not like about the tour *Suggest two ways in which the tour can be improved
The chart below shows the amount of money in billions of dollars spent on international tourism by people from seven different countries in 2011 and 2012.
You are going to take a short holiday in Singapore and you want to rent a holiday apartment while you are there. Write to the tourist information office. In your letter:
• explain what you need
• say when you plan to be there
• ask for information about prices