Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Task Response

Band 7.5

Coherence and Cohesion

Band 7.5

Lexical Resource

Band 7.0

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

Band 6.5

It is noticeable that people tend to travel more frequently these days than they used to do in the past. While I agree that the travellers should follow the host country’s traditions and cultures, I also think that the host country should welcome cultural differences.

Task Response

Band 7.0

Coherence and Cohesion

Band 7.0

Lexical Resource

Band 6.0

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

Band 6.0

Nowadays the tourism industry is growing at a tremendous speed. Due to the boom in transport industries and holiday packages, people often travel other countries for holidays and on official trips.

Task Response

Band 6.0

Coherence and Cohesion

Band 5.5

Lexical Resource

Band 5.5

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

Band 5.5

It is always debatable whether visitors should follow local customs and behaviour or the country should be accustomed to cultural differences. At first, I would like to discuss following local customs and behaviour.