When do tourists become a problem?

Answer and give a real example for each one.

1. What is the most crowded place you have ever visited?
2. Have you ever been to a tourist trap? What happened?
3. Would you visit a city with a tourist tax?
4. Do you prefer famous places or places with no tourists?
5. How does tourism affect your city?
6. Do you think about the environment when you travel?

For each word or phrase, say one true sentence about tourism.

Choose the word or phrase that fits.

1. Barcelona and Venice suffer from .
2. The café by the cathedral charged €12 for coffee. It's a .
3. A huge brought 5,000 visitors to the port.
4. Venice charges a fee to enter the city.
5. We paid a small at the hotel.
6. Flying long distances increases your .
7. Too many flats are now for tourists.
8. I want an experience, not a show for tourists.

Choose the right answer, then press Check answers.

1. too many tourists =
   overtourisma tourist taxsustainable
2. good for the environment =
   eco-friendlycrowdedauthentic
3. to make too expensive for locals = to price
   outupoff
4. real, not fake =
   authenticsustainablecrowded
5. to increase = to
   boostprotestprice out
6. full of people =
   crowdedsustainableauthentic

Use each phrase to give a balanced opinion about tourism.

• There are pros and cons. On the plus side, ...Є плюси й мінуси. З позитивного боку...On the plus side, tourism creates jobs.
• On the downside, ...З негативного боку...On the downside, rents go up for locals.
• It's a double-edged sword.Це палиця з двома кінцями.Tourism is a double-edged sword for many cities.
• Something needs to be done about...Треба щось робити з...Something needs to be done about cruise ships.
• I can understand why locals...Я розумію, чому місцеві...I can understand why locals are angry.
• It would be fairer if...Було б справедливіше, якби...It would be fairer if tourists paid more.
• The key is to find a balance between... and...Головне — знайти баланс між... і...The key is to find a balance between tourists and residents.
• All things considered, ...Зваживши все...All things considered, I think tourism does more good than harm.

Read the article. Hover over the dotted words for help.

1. In 2024, some residents in Barcelona sprayed tourists with water pistols.
   TrueFalse
2. Short-term rentals usually make rents cheaper for locals.
   TrueFalse
3. Venice started charging some day-trippers a fee.
   TrueFalse
4. The article says tourism has no economic benefits.
   TrueFalse
5. Visiting in the off-season can help.
   TrueFalse

1. Do you understand why locals protest? Would you protest in your city?
2. Which solution from the article do you think works best?
3. Is a tourist tax fair? How much would you pay?
4. How can you be a more responsible traveller?

A strong argument in 5 steps: opinion → reason → example → other side → conclusion. I believe tourist taxes are fair, because... For example, in Venice... Admittedly, they make trips more expensive, but... On balance, ...

1. WhileDespite
   it's true that tourism creates jobs, it also raises prices.
2. On balanceIn balance
   , I think tourism is positive.
3. Have you
   everyet
   been to a really crowded city?
4. When we arrived, the museum
   had already closedalready closed
   .
5. Locals
   are used toused to be
   seeing tourists everywhere.
6. A tourist tax
   was introducedintroduced
   last year.
7. AdmittedlyAdmitted
   , the tax is small, but it helps.
8. Many flats
   have been turnedhave turned
   into hotels.

Each sentence has one mistake. Type the correct words.

1. Despite it's true, I disagree. →
2. In balance, tourism is good. →
3. The tax introduced in 2024. →
4. Locals are used to see tourists. →
5. Did you ever visit Venice? →
6. When we arrived, the tour already started. →

Answer in detail. Use balancing phrases and Block 6 grammar.

1. Give a balanced argument: should your city attract more tourists?
2. Describe the most touristy place you have ever been to. What had you expected, and what was it really like?
3. What are locals in tourist cities used to that would surprise you?
4. Describe a sustainable trip you have taken or would like to take.
5. What has been done in your city to attract (or control) tourists?
6. On balance, has tourism been good or bad for the places you know?

Imagine you are on the council of a city with too many tourists. Discuss each option: pros, cons, and who would be happy or angry. Which one, or which mix, would you choose?

This is the final speaking task of Block 6. Your teacher will time you.

1. Plan for one minute, then speak for two minutes without stopping.
2. Part 1: the most interesting place you have ever been to (Present Perfect + Past Simple details).
3. Part 2: something that went wrong on a trip, or something you had to get used to abroad (narrative tenses, get used to).
4. Part 3: your opinion: is tourism good or bad for the world? (balanced argument)

1. Would you travel in the off-season to avoid crowds?
2. Have you ever stayed in a short-term rental? Was it a good experience?
3. What do you think about cruise holidays?
4. Do you think about your carbon footprint when you travel?
5. What do you do to have an authentic experience in a new place?
6. Have you ever felt like an unwelcome tourist?
7. What is the most beautiful place you have visited that isn't famous?
8. Would you pay more for an eco-friendly hotel?

1. How do locals in your region feel about tourists?
2. Should Ukraine try to attract more tourists in the future? Which kind?
3. Are some tourists more welcome than others?
4. Should influencers be banned from photographing some places?
5. How has tourism changed the places you went to as a child?
6. Is it OK to visit poor countries as a tourist?

1. Is tourism a modern form of colonialism?
2. Should there be limits on how much people can fly?
3. Will virtual reality replace real travel?
4. Do the benefits of tourism outweigh the costs?
5. Should famous places like Venice be closed some days?
6. What would perfect, sustainable tourism look like?

"Tourism does more harm than good."

Round 1: give your real opinion for 1–2 minutes. Round 2: defend the opposite side for 1 minute. Use: While it's true that... · Admittedly... · Something needs to be done about... · On balance...