Some ideas for IELTS writing task 2 on benefits and drawbacks of tourism

1. TOURISM – THE ADVANTAGES AND
DISADVANTAGES

2.  The benefits of tourism.

3.  Popular leisure activity – relax, have fun,
‘recharge batteries’ - experience different
customs and cultures - open our minds /
broaden our horizons.

4.  Vital for some countries – people rely on
tourism for income – attracts investment from
governments and companies – creates
employment – improves standard of living

5.  Drawbacks of tourism

6.  Negative impact on environment – excessive
building – destroy natural habitats – spoil
landscape – pollution and waste – pressure on
local resources (food, water, energy)

7.  Rise in cost of living – price of goods and
services up – second homes – affect local
people

8.  Local traditions lost – traditional jobs and
skills dying out (e.g. farming, fishing) – local
people forced to work in tourism industry