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6. International tourism has led to an huge increase in the number of visitors to many historical sites around the world. To what extent is this a positive or negative phenomenon?

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The amount of foreign
tourists
 visiting ancient
sites
 around the world has increased dramatically.
This
 essay agrees that
this
 is a positive phenomenon since it supports the economic development of the country and it provides more awareness
in
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tourists
 about how to look after historical
sites
. One strong reason why
this
 essay believes that the previous statement represents a positive phenomenon is
because
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 a
numerous
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large
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 amount of foreign people
traveling
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 to visit ancient
sites
,
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 would be reflected in an increased economic income for the nation.
For example
, in the city of Cusco (Peru), thousands of
tourists
 spend a decent budget of money to visit “Machu Picchu” which is counted as one of the “7
wonders around
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 the
world
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” and
it
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is known for being a famous construction made by the
incas
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.
In addition
,
while
 international tourism has been more prominent during the
last
 years (especially in historical places)
this
 has
also
 led visitors to get more awareness and knowledge about the conditions in which many of these ancient areas rest.
Although
 the situation in which visitors encounter the areas is poor, they have the chance to learn how to support their preservation.
For example
, in
Sydney
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 there are different national reserve programs in which any person can help as a volunteer to look after the area. In conclusion, it is evident that international tourism has increased, leading to a higher amount of
tourists
 visiting ancient
sites
.
This
 definitely represents a positive phenomenon since it provides the country
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higher economic income and it provides
tourists
 with the opportunity to learn how to preserve the place.
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coherence cohesion
Ensure greater variety in sentence structure to enhance readability and avoid monotony.
task achievement
Provide a more nuanced view by considering potential downsides or challenges related to increased tourism at historical sites.
coherence cohesion
The essay is well-structured with a clear introduction and conclusion, and the main points are well-supported.
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Specific examples like Machu Picchu and Sydney's reserve programs enhance the argument.

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Topic Vocabulary:
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  • heritage sites
  • economic boost
  • cultural heritage
  • preservation efforts
  • environmental impact
  • sustainable tourism
  • overcrowding
  • commercialization
  • local economy
  • cultural exchange
  • authentic experiences
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