ideas for writing task 2 tourism
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Some ideas for IELTS writing task 2 on benefits and drawbacks of tourismTRANSCRIPT
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IELTS WRITING TASK 2
TOURISM – THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
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The benefits of tourism.
Some Ideas….
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Popular leisure activity – relax, have fun, ‘recharge batteries’ - experience different customs and cultures - open our minds / broaden our horizons.
A personal perspective
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Vital for some countries – people rely on tourism for income – attracts investment from governments and companies – creates employment – improves standard of living
Economic perspective
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Drawbacks of tourism
On the other hand…
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Negative impact on environment – excessive building – destroy natural habitats – spoil landscape – pollution and waste – pressure on local resources (food, water, energy)
Environmental perspective
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Rise in cost of living – price of goods and services up – second homes – affect local people
Economic perspective
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Local traditions lost – traditional jobs and skills dying out (e.g. farming, fishing) – local people forced to work in tourism industry
Cultural perspective