Вариант 9

Tourism

The costs of international travel are decreasing and tourism is growing. What are the advantages and disadvantages of increasing tourism activity in different countries? It is believed that tourism is playing an important part in the economy of different countries and it also helps to open the minds of both visitors as well as domestic people. Firstly, a host country will receive a huge amount of foreign currency in form of the money visitors bring to this country. Actually, many of today societies, especially those of developing countries, have to depend on tourism to develop. Secondly, international travelling is a way to exchange cultures between different countries and bring news to many places. Locals started making souvenirs and sell them to visitors and have money to buy food and other necessary stuff that they can not produce. Also, from the activity the local people do in their everyday life, tourists can learn a lot about their culture which is the greatest benefit from tourism.

However, many people often criticize tourism for its negative impacts on the environment and on the nature of the places. Take my hometown for instance, it used to be well-known for its beautiful and extensive beaches and people like to go swimming in the sea and enjoy seafood at some restaurants near the beaches. However, because many tourists carelessly throw rubbishes like plastic bags into the sea, many jellyfishes and other marine creatures have died and the place is not as clean as it used to be. We have lost our beautiful coastlines and also have less amount of tourists each year. This clearly shows that tourism can cause many bad effects on the environment

and on the value of the places.

In conclusion, tourism could be very important for the development of many countries, however, the increasing tourism activities could damage the environment and cause the value or the nature of different places to be vanished.

1. Why does tourism play an important role?

2. What can tourists learn from the local people about?

3. Why do many people often criticize tourism?

4. Why have we less amount of tourists each year?

5. What do you think about the behaviour if tourists?

Вариант 10

The “Golden Ring” Hotel

Moscow is the capital of Russia and the largest city in our country. A visit to Moscow always makes unforgettable impression on the people who come there for the first time. It will become more remarkable if you choose to stay at the “Golden Ring” hotel.

The “Golden Ring” hotel is located in the very heart of the city. The hotel has a modern building downtown. Moscow in the historical center only minutes away from the Red Square and Kremlin museums. It is not far from foreign embassies and foreign companies’ offices, from the Exhibitions Center and just across the road from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Friendly staff, high international standards of service and unique interior design will make your stay in the “Golden Ring” hotel pleasant and enjoyable.

The hotel has 247 spacious comfortably furnished apartments including double and single rooms, 80 Suites and 2 luxurious Presidential Suites. You will feel at home while staying in the “Golden Ring” hotel.

The hotel offers 24-hour service and the most sophisticated security system. The quests are provided with in-room safety – deposit boxes, satellite TV and telephone lines, air conditioners. Comfortable furniture and unique design of the suites give you the atmosphere of luxury, comfort and style.

The “Golden Ring” hotel offers the best views of Moscow. The hotel restaurant located on the 23^rd floor offers exquisite Mediterranean cuisine and luxurious atmosphere for its quests. You can spend a pleasant evening and see Moscow from the height while enjoying the culinary art of the restaurant Chef.

The Health Club and saunas are the best way to relax. There the quests can have a relaxing massage. They can use dry saunas and gym.

Welcome to the “Golden Ring” hotel!

1. Why is the “Golden Ring” hotel the most suitable for quests?

2. What rooms are there in the hotel?

3. What services are there in the room?

4. Why can you spend a pleasant evening in the restaurant?

5. What do you think about the “Golden Ring” hotel?