Twelve words and collocations from a model IELTS Task 2 answer on the advantages and disadvantages of tourism: holidaymaker, influx, thriving, unruly behaviour, tackle a problem and more. The pack text is the essay itself, together with the question it answers, so every word is met in place and can be reused in your own writing. B2 level, aimed at the advantages-and-disadvantages essay type.
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not well-managed. What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world? Do you think that the benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?
Although holidaymakers contribute hugely to the economies of many popular destinations, the influx of tourists can also cause serious issues. This essay will demonstrate how tourism can transform the economy of poor areas but will show that it can also lead to a marked increase in crime. Although this problem is a significant one, the essay argues that the advantages of tourism do outweigh the disadvantages.
One of the main advantages is the number of jobs the tourist industry creates for local people. The many hotels, restaurants, shops, and other facilities provide employment for the residents. A good example of a country that is taking full advantage of a booming tourist industry is Thailand. Regions that were once dominated by poor fishing villages are now full of thriving holiday resorts. With everyone now having a job, the general standard of living has greatly increased. The economic boost to these local communities has also had a massive impact on the national economy, which is growing year on year, largely due to tourism.
However, an increase in holidaymakers can lead to some worrying issues. One of the most serious of these is an escalation in the local crime rate. This is a particular problem in popular party destinations such as Ibiza, where illegal drug taking and the excessive consumption of alcohol, which leads to unruly behaviour, are an important part of the holiday experience for many visitors. The affected areas, which were once quiet coastal towns and villages with very little crime, now require a large police presence to {tackle these problems}={tackle a problem}.
In conclusion, although mass tourism can result in a rise in criminal activity, it greatly improves the lives of most local inhabitants as well as contributing significantly to the national economy. Hence, the positive effects of the tourist industry definitely outweigh the drawbacks.
a person who travels away from home for rest and pleasure, usually for a week or two
the place a traveller is going to, especially one that many visitors choose
the arrival of a large number of people or things into a place over a short period
a person who lives in a particular place rather than visiting it
growing fast and doing very well, especially in money terms
a place where many people go for rest and pleasure, with hotels and things to do
much more than is reasonable or necessary
the way people act when they are noisy, wild and refuse to obey the rules
a small settlement that stands by the sea
the fact of being in a place, especially of a group who are there for a purpose
to start dealing with something difficult in a determined way
for this reason; as a result of what has just been said
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