WRITING

LESSON 12
HOMEWORK READING AND WRITING

I. READING
HOLIDAYS WITH A DIFFERENCE
Tribal tourism is becoming more popular. But at what cost to the locals?
Tribal tourism is a relatively new type of tourism. It involves travelers going to remote
destinations, staying with local people and learning about their culture and way of life.
They stay in local accommodation, share facilities with local people, and join in with
meals and celebrations. At the moment, less than one percent of holidays are tribal
tourism holidays, but this is set to change.

Tribal tourism is often compared with foreign exchange visits. However, a foreign
exchange involves staying with people who often share the same values. Tribal tourism
takes visitors to places where the lifestyle is very different from that in their home
location. Those who have been on a tribal holiday explain that experiencing this
lifestyle is the main attraction. They say that it offers them the chance to live in a way
they never have before.

Not everyone is convinced that tribal tourism is a good thing, and opinions are divided.
The argument is about whether or not it helps the local population, or whether it exploits
them. The main problem is that, because tribal tourism is relatively new, the long-term
effects on local populations have not been studied in much detail. Where studies have
been carried out, the effects have been found to be negative.

Travel writer Ian Coleman recalls a recent trip to Guatemala, where he saw an example
of this. 'There is a village with a statue of a man called Maximon, who has a special
spiritual meaning for the local tribe/ he explains. ‘The statue is kept indoors, and once
a year the locals bring him out and carry him around the village. However, visitors now
pay money for them to bring the statue out and carry it around, while they take
photographs. As a result, Maximon has lost his original meaning, and is now just
another tourist attraction.'

So, is it possible to experience an exotic culture without harming it in some way? 'With
a bit of thought, we can maximise the positive impacts and minimise the negative’, says
travel company director Hilary Waterhouse. 'Remember that you are there not only to
experience a different culture, but to help it in some way. Tourists bring money to the
community, which the community can invest in local projects. However, this does not
mean you can act the way you might do back home. The most important thing is to
show respect, learn about, and be aware of. local customs and traditions. Always
remember you're a guest.'

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Dawn Baker, manager of travel company Footprints, runs tours to tribal areas in Peru.
‘Good companies specialising in tribal tours are very careful about who they allow on
their tours/ she says. 'They won't take anyone they feel is unsuitable.' Baker offers
reading recommendations so that visitors can read about the country and its cultures.
'The rewards of a trip to this country are priceless, and the more you know in advance,
the more priceless they are.'

Tribal tourism travelers are often surprised at how basic their facilities are when they
get there. 'It's not for everyone, but for me it was all part of the experience/ says Jamie
White, who has recently returned from a trip to Borneo. 'We stayed in the same huts
that everyone was living in, with no running water and no electricity. It was basic, but
it was an ethical way to travel. Being comfortable means you use more local resources
and so have more of an environmental impact’

Questions 1-8
Complete the summary below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage
for each answer.
Tribal tourism
People who take a tribal tourism holiday visit places that are 1 remote. . .When they
are there, they find out about the local 2 people ............. and how people live.
Currently, tribal tourism accounts for less than 3...one percent............ of the
tourism industry.
Tribal tourism holidays are different from foreign exchange visits because the
travelers and the people they meet have different 4 values...................Tribal tourism
travelers experience a 5.lifestyle................ that they are not familiar with. For them,
this is its 6..main attraction................However,some people argue that 7..local
populations.............do not benefit from this kind of tourism.
8...Studies..........show that the effects of tribal tourism are not good.

Questions 9-13
Look at the following statements and the list of people below.
Match each statement with the correct person, A-D.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
9. Travelers may need to change the way they behave. B
10. Some travelers would not enjoy living the way that the local people do. D
11. Tribal tourism can have benefits for local people. A
12. Some travelers make local people do things that they would not normally do.
13. Learning about a place before you go there makes your trip much more satisfying B C

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 List of people
A Ian Coleman
B Hilary Waterhouse
C Dawn Baker
D Jamie White

II. WRITING
1. Read the IELTS Writing Task 2 question.

Many people think it is important to go to university while others prefer to start work
without getting a university education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Put the paragraphs in the correct order to complete the essay.

6-2-1-3-4-5

1. Secondly, learning about something that interests you can improve your knowledge.
Moreover, there are studies that show that getting a degree can help you learn how to ask
questions and solve problems.
2. On the one hand, it is certainly true that there are advantages to studying at university.
Firstly, certain jobs require certain degrees. If you want to be a lawyer or a doctor, you will
need to get a degree in Law or Medicine.
3. However, on the other hand, there are a lot of jobs that do not require a degree. As a
result, some people prefer to start work as soon as they leave school without going to
university. For example, if you want to run a shop, it is not necessary to get a degree in
Psychology first.
4. Likewise, you do not have to study Engineering or Education in order to manage a
business. In addition, university can be very expensive, so some people prefer to get a job
instead of paying so much money.
5. In conclusion, there are definitely advantages to receiving a university education. A
degree is necessary for certain jobs but not essential for others. Nevertheless, in my
opinion, everyone who has the opportunity to go to university, should go.
6. At the present time, a lot of people want to have a university education while others
choose not to go to university, and get a job instead. In this essay, I am going to compare
both of these options and then offer my own view.

2. You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:
Some people think that liking your job is more important than how much money you
earn while others think that your salary is more important than how much you like
your job. Compare the two views and give your opinion.

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 Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your
own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

Some people think having interested in your job is more necessary than the salary while others think how
much money you earn is more important than how much you like your job. In this essay I will make
comparison of the two views and give my own opinion.

On the one hand, a favourite job benefits you in many ways. Not only does an interesting job bring a good
mood for you everyday but it also boosts your motivation in making more money in the future. Moreover,
having interested in their jobs can make people more willing to work in pressure environment, which is
the best condition for promotion. For example, my uncle was a physics lecturer with very high salary but
this kind of job did not bring interest to him. He has changed to a transport profession that he can travel to
everywhere he want.

On the other hand, high salary is the most reasonable thing to keep you working continuously in one
company. People will have fancier look with the job as soon as they receive the money that make they
feel so satisfied, and help them afford a lot of luxury things. For instance, my neighborhood – a talkative
man – works in the science laboratory with creatures almost everyday. Although that was a extreme
difficulty for him to stay quiet and work alone, he finds it fine with very high salary he has earned to build
a big house.

To sum up, I think it is your choice to give your life in a job that you feel comfortable and meet your
expectations. Money is necessary for a lot of people and having interested in your job is also very
important. Make sure that you never give up and try your best to discover your potential.

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Sample

At the present time, certain people believe that it is more important to like your job
than earn a lot, while others hold the opposite view. In this essay, I am going to
compare both of these options and then offer my own thoughts.

On the one hand, it is certainly true that there are advantages to liking your job.
Firstly, you are more likely to work hard if you enjoy what you do. If you work hard,
you will get promoted and if you get promoted, you will earn more money. Secondly,

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enjoying your work means that you will have a healthier mind and body. For instance,
there are studies that show that liking your job helps you sleep better and experience
less stress.

On the other hand, it is very important to have enough money. As a result, some
people believe that your salary is more important than enjoying your work. For
example, a painter might love painting, but if he cannot sell enough pictures, he will
not have enough money to eat, and if he does not eat, he will not be able to paint.
Likewise, an actor might like acting but if he cannot get enough work on TV or in
films, he will not be able to pay his rent. Also, there are a lot of people who want to be
actors who are all trying to get the same jobs.

To conclude, there are definitely advantages to liking your job. However, it is very
important to have enough money to live. Nevertheless, in my opinion, everyone who
has the opportunity to do a job that they enjoy, should try to do it.

WRITING
LESSON 12
HOMEWORK GRAMMAR

1. The phrases in bold are wrong. Write the correct phrases.

1 We'll have something to eat when we will get home. (get)
2 I won’t book the tickets until you will tell me to.(have told)
3 11 come home as soon as the concert will finish. (finishes)
4 After you are going to do this test, well play a game. (have done)
5 He’ll send you a text message before he is going to leave (leaves)
6 Will you go to St. Petersburg while you will be in Russia? (are)
2. Complete using the correct form of the verbs in the box.
be • come • finish • have • leave • return • take
1 Call me as soon as you have. anynews.
2 She’ll have to do a lot of revision before she.take......the exam.
3 Are they going to visit you while they are......inthe UK?
4 Do you want to go to university after you returned school?
5 Claire won’t have a break until she..have finished.... all her homework.
6 The lesson can’t start till the teacher doesn’t come..................
3. Circle the correct word.
1 Although / Despite the water was cold, we still went swimming.
2 Although / Despite my mum’s got a mobile, she never uses it.
3 Although / Despite looking for hours, I couldn’t find a nice pair of jeans.
4 Although / Despite taking a map, we still got lost.
5 I don’t like sweets, although / despite I do like chocolate.

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 6 We enjoyed the picnic although / despite the bad weather.
4. Complete each second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence.
1 It the traffic isn’t bad, she’ll be here at six o’clock.
Unless the traffic......is........bad, she’ll be here at six o'clock.
2 If it doesn’t rain, we'll go to the beach.
Unless it....is rain........., we’llgo to the beach
3 If I’m not tired, I’ll come to the party.
Unless. I’m................tired, I'llcome to the party.
4 If Mrs Potts doesn’t come, we won’t have a test.
Unless Mrs Potts..come.........., we won't have a test.
5 If Sarah comes, we’ll watch the video
Well watch the video unless Sarah stay at home.....................
6 If Mum gives me some pocket money, I'll buy a new pair of jeans.
I won’t buy a new pair of jeans unless Mum give no pocket money.

LESSON 13
SPEAKING
1. Write the name of four people in the pictures below in each blank. Discuss in
groups the given questions.

A. ..................... B. ....................

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