Speaking: Tourism/ City Flashcards
1
Q
What are some advantages/ disadvantages of tourism?
A
- significant driver or economic growth
- adverse impact on the environment
2
Q
What can people do to protect beautiful places?
A
- practice sustainable tourism
- raise awareness about the importance of preservation
3
Q
Why do some people prefer to travel abroad rather than in their own country?
A
- travel domestically vs. internationally: experience new cultures
- language learners
4
Q
Do you think it is good for children to experience life in a foreign country?
A
- experience a different culture than their own
- become open-minded
- respect the differences
- acquire a foreign language
4
Q
How do you think travelling today is different from what it was several decades ago?
A
- before: (past tense):
+ made reservations at travel agencies
+ air travel: more expensive
+ people used to travel by trains/ long distance buses - now:
+ flights: more affordable => have become one of the main modes of transport
+ can make reservations from the comfort of their home
=> planning trips = easier
5
Q
Describe a place you want to live in.
You should talk about:
Where it is
How you know about this city
What it is famous for
Why you would like to be there
A
6
Q
What are some advantages and disadvantages of living in the city?
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