Directions: Carefully read the following passage and write a short composition of about 250 to 300 words. You should write the composition on the ANSWER SHEET. Note that your score will be awarded mainly on the base of content, logic, style and language. (30 points)
The world today sees a cultural tourism booming. It is the subset of tourism concerned with a country or region’s culture, specifically the lifestyle of the people in those geographical areas, the history of those people, their cart, architecture, religion(s), and other elements that helped shape their way of life. There is a general perception that cultural tourism is “good” tourism that attracts high spending visitors and does little damage 10 the environment or local culture while contributing a great deal to the economy and support of culture. Other commentators, however, have suggested that cultural tourism may do more harm than good, allowing the cultural tourist to penetrate sensitive cultural environments as the advance guard of the mass tourist.
IS CULTURAL TOURISM AN ANGEL IN DISGUISE OR NOT? An argumentative is expected to support your viewpoint.
【写作思路】
开头段：开门见山，提出中心论点：文化旅游是福也是祸。
主体段：分别具体阐述文化旅游的利、弊。
结尾段：总结全文，重申观点。
【参考范文】
My View on Cultural Tourism
Cultural tourism can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it can bring economic benefits and preserve local cultures by increasing public exposure and appreciation of them. On the other hand, it can lead to negative impacts such as cultural commodification, destruction of historical sites, and loss of authenticity.
In its positive aspects, cultural tourism can stimulate local economies through job creation and the increase in spending by tourists. It also contributes to the preservation of cultural heritage by increasing the funds available for the maintenance and restoration of historical sites and monuments. Additionally, cultural tourism can lead to cultural exchange and understanding, as tourists are exposed to new cultures, traditions and beliefs, fostering a sense of cultural openness and diversity.
However, cultural tourism also has its downsides. Cultural commodification occurs when local cultures are turned into tourist attractions and exploited for commercial gain. This can lead to a loss of authenticity, as cultural practices are altered to appeal to tourists, and the true essence of the culture is distorted. Also, an increase in tourism can put pressure on the environment, leading to degradation of natural sites, overcrowding and a negative impact on local communities. Moreover, the influx of tourists can lead to the destruction of historical sites, as they are overwhelmed by the demand, causing irreversible damage to the cultural heritage.
In conclusion, cultural tourism can have both positive and negative impacts. It is up to the governments and the local communities to ensure that the negative impacts are mitigated and the positive ones maximized.
【重点词汇】
authenticity /ˌɔːθenˈtɪsəti/ n. 真实性 downside /ˈdaʊnsaɪd/ n. 不利方面
degradation /ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃn/ n. 毁坏；恶化 influx /ˈɪnflʌks/ n. 涌入；流入
irreversible /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːsəb(ə)l/ adj. 无法复原的 mitigate /ɪnˈteɡrəti/ v. 减轻
【精选句型】
1. Cultural tourism can be both a blessing and a curse.（提出中心论点）
文化旅游是福也是祸。
2. In its positive aspects, cultural tourism can stimulate local economies through job creation and the increase in spending by tourists.（介绍文化旅游的利）
从积极的方面来看，文化旅游可以通过创造就业机会和增加游客的消费来刺激当地经济。
3. Moreover, the influx of tourists can lead to the destruction of historical sites, as they are overwhelmed by the demand, causing irreversible damage to the cultural heritage.（介绍文化旅游的弊）
此外，游客的涌入可能会导致历史遗迹的破坏，因为他们无法满足需求，对文化遗产造成不可逆转的破坏。
4. In conclusion, cultural tourism can have both positive and negative impacts. It is up to the governments and the local communities to ensure that the negative impacts are mitigated and the positive ones maximized.（总结全文）
总之，文化旅游有积极的影响也有消极的影响。政府和当地社区应确保减轻负面影响，最大限度地发挥积极影响。
【全文翻译】
文化旅游之我见
文化旅游是福也是祸。一方面，通过增加公众对当地文化的曝光和欣赏，它可以带来经济效益并保护当地文化。另一方面，它可能导致负面影响，如文化商品化、历史遗址的破坏和真实性的丧失。
从积极的方面来看，文化旅游可以通过创造就业机会和增加游客的消费来刺激当地经济。它还通过增加可用于维护和修复历史遗址和纪念碑的资金，为保护文化遗产做出贡献。此外，文化旅游可以促进文化交流和理解，因为游客接触新的文化、传统和信仰，培养文化开放和多样性的意识。
然而，文化旅游也有其缺点。当当地文化被转化为旅游景点并被用于商业目的时，就会出现文化商品化。这可能会导致真实性的丧失，因为文化习俗被改变以吸引游客，文化的真正本质被扭曲。而且，旅游业的增加会对环境造成压力，导致自然遗址的退化、过度拥挤和对当地社区的负面影响。此外，游客的涌入可能会导致历史遗迹的破坏，因为他们无法满足需求，对文化遗产造成不可逆转的破坏。
总之，文化旅游有积极的影响也有消极的影响。政府和当地社区应确保减轻负面影响，最大限度地发挥积极影响。
