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The effects of tourism
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Understand advantages and disadvantages in a seminar discussion.
Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.
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Words to know
- economy
- The system of money, trade and industry in a place.
- overcrowding
- Too many people in one place.
- resident
- A person who lives in a place.
Answer key
- Today we're looking at the effects of tourism on small towns.“Effects” is the noun; “affects” is the verb. “We are” is also accepted.
- Tourism creates jobs and brings money into the local economy.The stress in “economy” is on “con”.
- That's true, but what about the disadvantages?“What about” is quick: “wha-dabout”.
- Overcrowding can make life difficult for residents.The stress in “overcrowding” is on “crowd”.
- House prices also rise when owners rent their homes to tourists instead of residents.“Instead of” — “of” is weak.