Choose the most suitable heading from the list A-I for each part (1-7). There is one extra heading.

Think of a traditional package holidays to Spain, and you have the worst possible ex ample of tourism. Brits can enjoy an English breakfast, and survive in a British enclave in Spain with no exposure to the local culture. On the other hand, people who join such holidays may not be looking for a cultural experience, but may simply enjoy the atmosphere in a decent climate. Who can blame them for that?

I live in a seaside town-Weymouth in Dorset. At the moment it takes me thirty minutes to get to work rather than normal five. There is no doubt that a huge number of local residents get extremely fed up with having so many people invading their home town but, at the same time, the sensible ones realize that it is a necessary evil in order for the town to survive.

Can you imagine the world without tourism? Knowledge of other countries would be accessed mainly through the unreal world of books, radios, television and the Internet. Without physical interaction, it would be difficult to achieve world peace and promote understanding of environmental issues, security threads and poverty. Tourism is a way in which people from different countries can understand cultures, religions, and recognise existing problems.

Yes, tourism does change the culture, not always for the better, but not always for the worst either. There are those that say that Barbados has been spoiled by becoming more commercial. However, the quality of life of the average Barbadian has improved through the direct and indirect benefits of tourism. No, it’s not the same beautiful island it was 20 or 30 years ago, but the standard of living is higher for the average guy in the street.

Tourism is good for the economy

. Tourism is also good because it results in mutually pleasant encounters between the visitors and the natives of the place in question. However, I think that it's inexcusable to try to take advantage of visitors such as by overcharging them, who should be treated like guests to your community. On the other hand, there is a type of tourist that comes to a place with the intent to misbehave and offend others.

While mass tourism does not have any negative effects on developer countries, it can have a harmful effect on underdeveloped areas of the world. Some local people may be employed in the tourism industry, but most will be exploited and paid a standard wage. When I travel I try not to buy package holidays. I know then that the money I spend goes to the people themselves and not to those who run the resort. Try it, your vacation will then be real and honest experience.

Tourism creates a lot of local jobs, inputs foreign cash and history to sell. It is true that uncontrolled development can cause environmental and social problems, but please leave that to the locals to worry about. There is something patronizing in the attitude that we should not go to visit remote parts of the world and bring them our money in order to protect them.

Tourism is the natural expression of our wanderlust. It is this heroic pioneering spirit in us that took us to the moon and back. How dreary we would be if we never ventured away from home. Humanity was created to associate in love and harmony. Tourism is an excellent way of facilitating that process.

Choose the most suitable heading from the list A-I for each part (1-7). There is one extra heading.

A. THE IMPORTANCE OF DIRECT CONTACT

B. THE POWER OF NATURAL INSTINCT

C. A BITTER PILL TO SWALLOW

D. TRAVEL DOESN’T HAVE TO BROADEN EVERYBODY’S MIND

E. LET DESTINATION COUNTRIES DECIDE

F. MAKE SURE WHO YOUR MONEY GOES TO

G. WHO IS EXPLOITED, LOCALS OR TOURISTS?

H. TRADITION OR PROSPERITY

I. SOME ASPECTS OF TOURISM MAY BRING PROBLEMS

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