Ielts jeremy Chiron Ideas and Examples for ielts speaking

4. What effects has tourism had on your country?
Tourism has both positive and negative effects on a country. First of all, tourism boosts the economy.
It brings money to the country and the locals. It also creates jobs, which usually causes people's
living standards to rise. Tourism also plays an important role in spreading local cultures
overseas
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For example, if many foreigners come to China, they will most probably talk about
Chinese culture to their friends back home, and more people will become aware of Chinese
traditions and customs. But on the other hand, tourism also brings problems. Sometimes hotels and
roads are built with no respect for the environment. We should make sure that tourists do not litter
or cause too much noise. There is a very old village near Shanghai called Zhouzhuang
．
It is a very
popular tourist destination but most of the locals have moved out because they couldn't stand the
noise due to the constant flow of tourists. As a result, businessmen opened souvenir shops or
restaurants in place of the former craftsmen and local shopkeepers
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I am pretty sure you could find
many examples like this all around China since our country has opened up to tourism. This
contributes to a loss of local cultures and traditions.

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A Walk You Particularly Enjoyed
Tell me about a walk you particularly enjoyed taking.
You should say:
where you walked
if it is a popular walk to take
what you saw
and explain how you felt while walking.
·
Gu Shan: most famous mountain around my hometown
＝
popular spot
·
Steep steps
：
2-hour walk amidst the trees
＝
peaceful
·
Rocks with engraved calligraphy and scrolls
＋
impressive temple on top
·
Scenic view over the whole city
＝
spectacular landscape
：
mountains
＋
city line
·
Relaxing with friends
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healthy
A few weeks ago, my friends and I decided to climb one of the most famous mountains that
surround my hometown. The place is called Gu Shan, or Gu Mountain, and it is a very popular spot
for people to go hiking. If you go on the weekend, the place will be extremely crowded, but if you
go on a weekday, it is a very quiet getaway from the noise of the city center.
Gu Shan is located about 30 minutes outside my city. There is a small path that takes you all
the way to the top of the mountain. There are thousands of steps, but I can't say that it is a steep
climb
，
especially compared to the Great Wall or the famous Yellow Mountain. However, it took us
about an hour and a half to reach the summit, and it was a very peaceful walk in the forest.
In addition
，
we saw many .stunning rocks on the side of the path, with beautiful engravings
on them. You know, in China, we really appreciate the art of calligraphy, and my friends and I took
some pictures of each other next to those sculpted scrolls. At the top of the mountain, there is an
impressive Buddhist temple, with traditional architecture and a gorgeous pond full of water lilies
with turtles swimming inside. The place was so calm, so pleasant; we all enjoyed the tranquility of
it.
Right outside the temple, there is a platform where we can admire the scenic view of my city.
We were lucky with the weather: it was a clear day, and we could look out over the entire city. It
offers a spectacular view. We realized how wide Fuzhou is growing. You can clearly see the
skyscrapers rising through the city center, and the mountains that encircle surround) the urban area.
I must admit that walking up the hill was a bit tiring, but it was also relaxing. We talked. the
whole way. My classmates shared some funny stories, and we all had a blast (= a great time)
．
On
top of this, hiking is very healthy, and I thought it was a great workout for both my heart and my
legs. I intend to
（＝
I plan to) go back to Gu Shan sometime soon.
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