Writing 8

Theme: THE TOURIST BOOM

Writing extra

Task 1.Complete this letter to a local newspaper, using words from the box. There are some extra words which you will not need.

Dear Sir / Madam,

I am writing to object to the plan, 1 ___________ was reported in your newspaper on 9^th June, to build a high- rise hotel next to the town beach. I believe that the plan is 2 ____________ to the ahead next summer. I have lived here 3 ___________ 2002 and feel that more consultation is needed 4 _____________ the work is started.

As you know, this town has a population of only 7,000, mainly made up of people 5 ____________ have retired here to enjoy the peace and quiet. We 6 ______________ have two small hotels and a number of guest houses and these have fulfilled our visitors’ needs 7 ____________ many years.

There are some old buildings in this town and its character would be totally destroyed 8 ______________ a ten – storey glass and steel hotel was built right

in the middle of the sea front. To sum up, I object strongly to this plan and I hope you will publish this letter in your paper.

Yours faithfully,

 

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Task 2. Describe your memorable trip.

You should write:

where you went

who you went with

what you did there

and explain what made it memorable.

Task 3. Write about the list of possible travel problems.