IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Tourism – Problem and solution

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Problem and Solution Essay Task 2

Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why is this the case and what can be done to attract more local people to visit these places?

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Problem and Solution Essay Task 2

Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why is it the case? What can be done to attract local people to visit these places?

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The main visitors to museums and historical sites are tourists, not local people. Why is it the case? What can be done to attract local people to these places?

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Tourism is an excellent way to develop a country, but it can also cause harm. How can countries ensure that tourism benefits the development?

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Most of the poor in the world live in countries where tourism is a growing industry. The issue that tourism does not benefit the poorest is a concerning one. How can the income generated by tourism benefit the poor? And how can we ensure that tourism does not destroy traditional cultures and ways of life?

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